2026 ELECTION CONSIDERATION

Show your commitment to the value of the American Academy / Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM) and help to shape its future! You may nominate yourself or a committed AAOM colleague. This year we will three Board Members-at-large. Nominating candidates for office is a valuable service to the association and your thoughtful participation in this process is greatly appreciated.

Board Members

Any AAOM “Active” member (international as well as US) may serve on the AAOM Board. Board Members serve two-year terms, immediately following the annual membership meeting in the year of their election. Each Board member regularly participates in the work of the Board through attendance at monthly Board meetings, active participation in the work of the Board, ongoing email communications, promoting the organization through social media, liaising with committees, and participating in AAOM education and training events. The Board follows the Bylaws of the organization.

Requirements for All Candidates

When reviewing nominations for candidates, the Nominations Committee considers the following information:

  • Individuals who have been members of AAOM for a minimum of three years

  • The individual's previous service to AAOM and participation in AAOM events

  • The individual's contributions and service to the orthopedic regenerative medicine profession in other ways

  • The individual's availability and accessibility (see below)

  • For candidates for the position of President-Elect, prior service on the Board is preferred

Proposed candidates must agree to be fully available for Board work during their term. More specifically, each candidate will be asked to sign a letter of agreement stipulating his/her/their:

  • Availability and willingness to attend monthly Board meetings.

  • Availability and willingness to travel on behalf of AAOM, domestically and internationally.

  • Availability and accessibility by phone for periodic Board conference calls during the two-year term and other business related to governance. Board meetings are held at 8:00 PM ET the third Wednesday of every month with the exception of the in-person Board meeting held in conjunction with the annual scientific conference and hands-on workshops.

  • Agreement to abide by AAOM Bylaws related to responsibilities of the Board member.

Nominees should also have the following skill sets:

  • Proven leadership ability

  • Team (Board and committee) management

  • Detail oriented

  • Conflict resolution

  • Consensus building

  • Public speaking

The Submission Process

Think broadly and consider candidates both within the United States and around the world. All nominations should be sent via the online application. Submissions by email to members of the Nominating Committee, Board of Directors, or employees will not be accepted.

Each nomination submission should contain:

  • Nominee Identification and Contact Information: Name, title, affiliation, mailing address, email, alternative email for summer months and vacations, phone number, gender, ethnicity, discipline, practitioner and/or academic focus, geographic representation, area(s) of work application.

  • Nominee Statement: A brief statement from the nominee indicating a) his/her/their interest in serving, b) the Board position they are seeking (President-elect, Treasurer, or Board Member-at- Large), c) years of AEA membership d) previous service to AEA and leadership in AEA, e) any special qualifications.

  • Nominee Qualifications: An abbreviated (1-2 page) Curriculum Vitae or Résumé.

  • (If not self-nominated) Nomination Statement: A brief statement from the nominator attesting to the nominee's qualifications.

  • (If not self-nominated) Nominator Identification and Contact Information: Name, title, affiliation, mailing address, email, alternative email for summer months and vacations, phone number.

  • (If not self-nominated) Nominator: Nominator must obtain permission from Nominee to submit his/her/their name. Statement by Nominee to that effect should be included in packet.

Bylaws

The bylaws require the Nominations Committee, with Board approval, to submit to the membership the names of candidates for each open position. There is no guarantee that a nominee will be placed on the ballot. Reminder: If you are nominating someone, please obtain the nominee's permission.

Your request for consideration of inclusion in the 2026 election must be made in writing using this form, and received/submitted no later than January 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET.

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