Membership and Fellowship |
2023 Junior Fellow Call for Nominations
Are you interested in serving in a leadership role in ACOG? The District III Junior Fellow Advisory Council is accepting applications for the following Junior Fellow and Medical Student positions. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2023!
Junior Fellows
AMA-RFS District III Representative
Terms of Service: At least two-year position; Fall 2023–Fall 2025, may extend to three years pending approval from District III Leadership. Term ends when the member completes their training in the District.
Position Description:
- Serve as an advocate for ACOG to the AMA, and from the AMA to ACOG
- Attend the AMA-RFS annual meeting in June of each year and attend the AMA-RFS Interim meeting in November of each year.
- Submit written report to the District Leadership following each meeting
- Attend the Congressional Leadership Conference (CLC) each Feb/March (optional)
Criteria: Must be a resident or fellow in-training in good standing during the term. Must be a member of the AMA. Previous participation in the AMA-MSS (Medical Student Section) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Dates to fulfill position:
- 2023 RFS Annual Meeting (early June)
- 2023 RFS Interim Meeting (mid-November)
How to Apply: Submit abbreviated one-page CV and Letter of Intent to District III Office at [email protected] by August 31, 2023.
District III Junior Fellow Community Service Chair
Terms of Service: One-year position, Fall 2023–Fall 2024
Position Description: The Community Service Chair is responsible for planning the fundraising drive for ACOG Junior Fellow Day each fall. Along with the community service committee, they spearhead the focus for the drive, identify the partnering organization, and coordinate between organizations for the event. The community service chair is also involved in efforts to engage Junior Fellows in each of the three sections to connect with their community. Other responsibilities include attending the annual Section Officer Leadership and Development (SOLD) Meeting and Congressional Leadership Conference as well as ACOG District III Junior Fellow conference calls, board meetings and Junior Fellow Day.
Criteria: Must be a resident or Junior Fellow in-training, or Junior Fellow in Practice, in good standing during the term.
Required Dates to fulfill position:
- February/March 2023 and February/March 2024 – ACOG SOLD Meeting, the ACOG District III Junior Fellow District Advisory Council, and the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference, Washington, DC
- October 2023 and Fall 2024 – District III Junior Fellow Day, Philadelphia, PA
How to Apply: Submit abbreviated one-page CV and Letter of Intent to District III Office at [email protected] by August 31, 2023.
DEIE Chair*
*Two-year term expires Fall 2023.
Terms of Service: One-year position, Fall 2023–Fall 2024
Position Description: The DEI Chair is responsible for managing the JF DEI Committee, serves on District DEI Committee, plans DEI initiatives.
Criteria: Must be a resident or Junior Fellow in-training, or Junior Fellow in Practice, in good standing during the term.
Required Dates to fulfill position:
- February/March 2023 and February/March 2024 – ACOG SOLD Meeting, the ACOG District III Junior Fellow District Advisory Council, and the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference, Washington, DC
- October 2023 and Fall 2024 – District III Junior Fellow Day, Philadelphia, PA
How to Apply Submit abbreviated one-page CV and Letter of Intent to District III Office at [email protected] by August 31, 2023.
DEIE Chair Elect*
*Ascends to Chair in Fall 2024 for additional one-year term 2024–2025
Terms of Service: One-year position, Fall 2023–Fall 2024 and ascends to Chair for 2024-2025 term
Job Description: The DEI Chair Elect is responsible for supporting the JF DEI Chair.
Criteria: Must be a resident or Junior Fellow in-training, or Junior Fellow in Practice, in good standing during the term.
Required Dates to fulfill position:
- February/March 2023 and February/March 2024 – ACOG SOLD Meeting, the ACOG District III Junior Fellow District Advisory Council, and the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference, Washington, DC
- October 2023 and Fall 2024 – District III Junior Fellow Day, Philadelphia, PA
How to Apply: Submit abbreviated one-page CV and Letter of Intent to District III Office at [email protected] by August 31, 2023.
Medical Students
Medical Student Representative
*Expires Fall 2023
Terms of Service: One-year position, Fall 2023–Fall 2024
Job Description:
- Attend monthly hour-long conference calls
- Serve on our Medical Student committee and give your unique perspective to help us better serve the medical students in PA, NJ, and DE
- Assist in planning events throughout the year, including mock interview sessions and medical student meet-ups with local residents for advice on applying and preparing for residency
Criteria: Must be a medical student (years 2 or 3 in the 2023-2024 school year) in District III (DE, NJ, PA) who is planning to go into Ob/Gyn.
Required Dates to fulfill position:
- February/March 2023 and February/March 2024 – ACOG SOLD Meeting, the ACOG District III Junior Fellow District Advisory Council, and the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference, Washington, DC
- October 2023 and Fall 2024 – District III Junior Fellow Day, Philadelphia, PA
How to Apply: Submit abbreviated one-page CV and Letter of Intent to District III Office at [email protected] by August 31, 2023.