Congress of Members
The annual Congress of Members, where policy positions related to healthcare and health policy will be considered, will next be held on April 13, 2024. Participation is open to any OAFP member at no charge.
OAFP members who wish to submit resolutions for the OAFP Congress to consider should submit their resolutions or concepts to OAFP staff by email at any time, the 2025 deadline is TBD. The resources linked at the bottom of the page will help you write a successful resolution.
For 2024, the Speaker and Vice Speaker, together with the Board, have decided to offer additional opportunities to engage in the work of the Congress.
2024 Virtual Congress of Members
There will be a Zoom option for the April 13 Congress of Members from 7:00 am-9:30 AM. In-person registration is now closed due to space limitations, but a live Zoom session will allow members who wish to take part from a distance to do so. Register to attend via Zoom here.
Important Instructions for Virtual Attendees
2024 Congress Business
Resolutions
Reference Committee Report on all Resolutions HERE.
Resolution 1: Physician Rights of Conscience
Resolution 2: Reducing the Harm of Indoor Tanning
Resolution 3: Affirming Creation and Maintenance of Urban Green Spaces as a Public Health Need
Resolution 4: Corporate Practice of Medicine
Resolution 5: Support Resident Unions Creation, Maintenance and Funding
Recommendation Reports from the OAFP Board
Report of the Nominating Committee
Policy Handbook Updates
RR1: Items to be reaffirmed | RR2: Items to be edited and reaffirmed | RR3: Items to be archived in Bylaws History | RR4: Items to Replace with AAFP Policy | RR5: Items to move to an Operations Manual | RR6: Items to be archived
Condolence Resolutions
Condolence Resolution for Fred Matthies
Condolence Resolution for Robert Bob George
Condolence Resolution for Mark Stanley Kochevar
Information Reports (to be added as they are completed):
Report of the Commission on External Affairs
Report of the Commission on Education
Resources to help members create clear, powerful resolutions:
- The OAFP Policy Handbook is a compendium of current OAFP policies, updated each year after the Congress.
- AAFP Policies are also available online. Check these first to see if your issue is already covered.
- The OAFP Bylaws dictate how the organization conducts its business.
- A guide to writing resolutions can serve as a template for your resolution.
- Annual Lunch & Learn presentation on Resolution Writing for the Family Physician (2025 date TBD).