ACOFP's
Legislative Body
The ACOFP Congress of Delegates serves as the legislative body of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP), comprising appointed representatives from each affiliate or state society. This diverse assembly plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the organization through its decision-making processes.
Each spring, during the ACOFP Annual Convention & Scientific Seminars, the Congress convenes to deliberate on critical issues, set policies, and chart the course for the future of osteopathic family medicine. One of its key responsibilities is electing new officers to the ACOFP Board of Governors, which helps ensure that the leadership reflects the needs and perspectives of its membership. By fostering robust governance and active member participation, the Congress of Delegates keeps ACOFP dynamic and responsive to the interests of osteopathic family physicians and the patients they serve.
Each affiliate society is required to send recommendations naming its delegates and alternate delegates to the ACOFP Executive Director at least 30 days before the first day of the Congress of Delegates annual meeting. The recommendations must be made in writing.
Affiliate Societies
Each affiliate society receives one voting delegate, who shall be a member in good standing and shall be entitled to an additional voting delegate for every 25 members thereafter, or the majority fraction thereof, active members whose national and affiliate dues are current.
Affiliate societies receive one voting family medicine resident voting delegate who is currently enrolled in good standing in an AOA or ACGME residency program located within the geographic boundaries served by the ACOFP affiliate society and in good standing with the ACOFP national and affiliate society.
Affiliate societies receive one osteopathic medical student voting delegate from each approved College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) ACOFP Student Chapter located within the geographic boundaries served by the ACOFP affiliate society and in good standing with the ACOFP national and affiliate society.
Resident Council of the ACOFP
One voting delegate and one alternate delegate represent the Resident Members of the ACOFP. The delegates are appointed annually by the Resident Council of the ACOFP.
Student Association of the ACOFP
One voting delegate and one alternate delegate represent the Student Association of the ACOFP. The delegates are appointed annually by the National Student Executive Board of the Student Association of the ACOFP.
Access Congress Resolutions
ACOFP maintains an updated archive of resolutions passed by its Congress of Delegates, capturing the collective decisions and policy directions established each year during the ACOFP Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars. This record reflects the evolving priorities and commitments of the organization, providing valuable insights into the advocacy efforts and strategic initiatives undertaken to support osteopathic family physicians and enhance patient care. By preserving these historical resolutions, ACOFP ensures transparency and continuity in its mission to advance the practice of osteopathic medicine.
