Association for Academic Surgery (AAS)

2025 AAS Committee Co-Chair Self-Nominations

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:

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I certify that I am a member of the AAS in good standing in the following category
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: An individual becomes eligible for active membership in the Association following completion of training (for surgeons) or accepting a faculty position in surgery or one of the surgical specialties (for non-surgeon faculty). The period of active membership shall last for a total of 12 years from the time the individual completes his/her training. Active members may vote in all elections and in all decisions pertaining to constitutional amendments, bylaws changes, or other questions before the Association.
CANDIDATE MEMBERSHIP: A surgical resident interested in pursuing a career in academic surgery is eligible for Candidate Membership. When the resident progresses to the senior or chief resident level, the individual may elect to apply for active membership in the Association. Candidate members may vote in elections for candidate member positions but may not vote in decisions pertaining to constitutional amendments, bylaws changes, or other questions before the Association.
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP: Following service as an Active member in the Association an active member will superannuate to senior membership. First time applicants who are 12 or more years following completion of their surgical training may join in senior status upon approval by the Membership Committee. Senior members can attend the general meeting of the Association and may discuss papers. They have no vote, cannot hold appointed or elective office with the following exceptions: (1) to complete a term of office for which election occurred as an active member; (2) serve on the Executive Council in the capacity of past president; (3) serve as the AAS Historian; (4) serve on the senior Member Council. The AAS Historian and Chair of the Senior Member Council can attend the Executive Council meetings but cannot vote. Senior members shall continue to pay dues only until the age of sixty.
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Why do you feel you would make a good chair/co-chair for this committee? If nominating for a representative position - why do you feel you would make a good representative? (1,000 characters or less)
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