Positions & Nominations Criteria

The call for nominations is now closed. 

Nominations are sought for the following positions:

• President-Elect: The president-elect serves one year as president-elect, one year as president, and one year as past president. Candidates are usually members of the Board of Directors.
• Board of Directors: Two members are elected for a three-year term on the Board. Candidates should have a track record of excellent service and leadership on SAEM committees and task forces.
• Secretary/Treasurer: The secretary/treasurer is elected for a two-year term on the Board. Candidates are often members of the Board of Directors.
• Resident Board Member: The resident member is elected to a one-year term. Candidates must be a resident during their entire term on the Board and should demonstrate evidence of strong interest and commitment to academic emergency medicine. Nominations should include a letter of support from the candidate's residency director.
• Nominating Committee: One member is elected to a two-year term on the Nominating Committee. The Committee develops a slate of nominees for SAEM's elected positions. Candidates should have considerable experience and leadership on SAEM committees and task forces. Nominating Committee members may not run for elected office while serving on the Nominating Committee.
• Constitution and Bylaws Committee: One member is elected to a three-year term on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, serving the final year of the term as chair of the Committee. The Committee reviews the Society's Constitution and Bylaws and makes recommendations to the Board for amendments to be considered by the membership. Candidates should have considerable experience and leadership on SAEM committees and task forces.

The Nominating Committee wishes to consider as many candidates as is reasonable, and, whenever possible, will select more than one nominee for each position. Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by any SAEM member. Nominations must be submitted to saem@saem.org.

Criteria for nomination to SAEM leadership positions include: previous service to SAEM, leadership potential, interpersonal skills, and the ability to advance the broad interests of the membership and academic emergency medicine. Interested members are encouraged to review the appropriate SAEM orientation guidelines (Board, committee/task force, or president-elect) to consider the responsibilities and expectations of an SAEM elected position. Orientation guidelines are available from the SAEM office.