AAS is now accepting self-nominations for chair and co-chair positions for several of our Committees. Representatives serve for two years; Chair positions are for one year, and the Co-chair positions run for one year, at which point the Co-Chair advances to Chair of the Committee:
- Co-Chair, Basic/Translational Science Research Committee
- Co-Chair, Clinical and HSR Committee
- Co-Chair, Committee on Academic Advancement
- Co-Chair, Committee on Technology & Communications
- Co-Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Co-Chair, Education Committee
- Chair, Ethics Committee
- Co-Chair, Global Affairs Committee
- Co-Chair, Leadership Committee
- Co-Chair, Membership Committee
- Co-Chair, Military Committee
- Co-Chair, Publications Committee
- Co-Chair, Sub-Specialty Committee
All Co-Chair positions serve on the Executive Council as non-voting members. The Executive Council meets three times a year in person: at the Executive Council Retreat over the summer, at ACS and ASC.
If you are interested in self-nominating for any of the positions above, committee and representative objectives: Committee & Position Objectives – Association for Academic Surgery (AAS)
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Check your current member status: i.e. active, candidate and/or international and confirm that you do not transition before your term would begin.
- Check your faculty year in your dashboard and make any necessary updates, if applicable.
- Be certain your dues are current and you are in good standing.
- If you are currently serving a term on a committee and your term continues past ASC 2025, you are not eligible to self-nominate to a committee at this time.
Please be aware that self-nominating is the first step in the appointment process. These positions are made by Presidential appointment. The President will consider various factors, including qualifications, experience, and the needs of the organization, when making final decisions.
If you have questions about the above, please contact membership@aasurg.org and/or admin@aasurg.org
Active members who wish to be considered for a representative or committee chair/co-chair position, please complete the form below – deadline for self-nomination is Wednesday, December 18th @ midnight Pacific time: