Getting involved in organizations, taking an active role in advocacy activities and volunteering for community or international service are important ways to improve and enhance your leadership skills during medical school. These skills will help prepare you for a successful career in any specialty.
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AAFP Resident & Student Leadership Opportunities
-- Student and resident voices are important to the American Academy of Family Physicians, and getting involved can be a great way to make a difference and develop your own leadership skills. Each year the Academy offers both elected and appointed national leadership positions to qualified students and residents.
Rural and Urban Underserved Communities
-- A resource for medical students interested in experiencing or practicing in rural and urban underserved communities, including links to opportunities for medical students, national rural and underserved health organizations and AAFP rural health resources.
