Resident & Fellow Association (RFA)

The 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP Resident & Fellow Association (RFA) is the official representative body for all 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP residents and fellows across every residency and fellowship program, including our Atlanta and MiCA campuses.
For more than 45 years, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP has trained physicians committed to advancing health equity and serving communities with excellence and compassion. The RFA proudly continues this legacy by strengthening trainee representation, institutional collaboration, and community engagement across all training sites.

Our Role in Institutional Accreditation


The RFA serves as the ACGME-mandated partner in institutional accreditation. In accordance with ACGME Institutional Requirements, the RFA ensures formal trainee participation in graduate medical education oversight and governance.

Through representation on the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and related institutional committees, the RFA:
 

-Provides resident and fellow input on institutional policies and accreditation standards
-Participates in discussions impacting program quality, resources, and trainee well-being
-Supports the Annual Institutional Review and continuous improvement processes
-Ensures trainee voices are incorporated into institutional decision-making


The RFA is not only a representative body, but a required and active partner in maintaining the academic and accreditation excellence of 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP’s GME programs.


Our Mission


The mission of the Resident & Fellow Association is to advocate for and support all 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP residents and fellows. We are committed to enhancing the training environment,
promoting professional development, strengthening wellness initiatives, and fostering a unified trainee community across all campuses.


A Unified Trainee Community


In recent years, the RFA has expanded to include all residency and fellowship programs, strengthening collaboration across departments and training sites.
 
Key areas of focus include:

– Building a cohesive, cross-program and cross-campus trainee network
– Supporting collaboration between Atlanta and MiCA campuses
– Promoting consistency and institutional identity across all 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP-affiliated programs
– Hosting community engagement and service initiatives that reflect 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP’s mission of advancing health equity
– Creating opportunities for peer connection, mentorship, and leadership development

Through these efforts, the RFA serves as a central platform for trainee leadership and institutional partnership.


Community Engagement


Consistent with 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP’s mission of leading the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice, the RFA actively supports and participates in community outreach initiatives. These efforts reinforce the institution’s longstanding commitment to service while strengthening bonds between trainees and the communities they serve.


Get Involved


All 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP residents and fellows are members of the RFA and are encouraged to participate actively. Whether through committee service, institutional representation, community initiatives, or collaborative programming, the RFA provides meaningful opportunities to shape the future of graduate medical education at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP.

Together, we honor 91¶ÌÊÓÆµAPP’s 45-year legacy of GME excellence while advancing a unified, institution-wide vision for trainee leadership and accreditation partnership.