AGS is seeking nominations for an Early Career Professional ex officio Board Member to provide further perspective on the nuances of health care professionals in training or just starting out in their careers. This position would serve one (1) three year term. 1
The ex officio member is expected to participate in AGS Board meetings and calls. The AGS Board sets the strategic direction for the society and provides fiscal oversight of Society operations. The Board meets in person in October/November and via ZOOM in (in January, April and July). There are additional face-to-face gatherings for the AGS Board at the AGS Annual Meeting each May. The ECP Board member will also be asked to serve on one of the standing Board Committees (Audit, Investment) and can choose a committee that they are interested in and attend those meetings.
Other roles that AGS Board members are asked to fulfill include: (1) serving as spokesperson for the American Geriatrics Society with the media and other organizations requesting to speak with a Society spokesperson; (2) serving as expert liaisons to external groups in areas where their interest, expertise and/or experience are a fit with the request from the external group; and (3) serving on ad hoc committees/work groups of the Board that align with their interests and expertise.
The AGS Board greatly values hearing from AGS members who are early in their careers. Serving on the AGS Board offers an opportunity to provide input to the AGS Board on programs and policies as these are being developed from the perspective of an early career professional.
Eligibility and Nomination Packet Requirements
Candidates, at the time of nomination, must
- Be a trainee or no more than 3 years outside of formal training and;
- Have been an AGS member for 2 years.
A nomination packet must include:
- A statement of interest explaining why you would like to sit on the AGS Board and what you could contribute;
- One letter of recommendation; and
- Your CV.
Nomination materials should be submitted by Monday, October 7th to Mary Jordan Samuel at mjsamuel@americangeriatrics.org. The Nominating Committee will review candidates and provide recommendations to the AGS Board who will have make the final decision on the candidates.
1 Under the By-Laws, appointment to the Early Career Professional position does NOT impact eligibility to be elected to the Board in the future nor does it decrease the maximum number of years one can serve as an elected member of the Board (ten (10) years under the AGS By-Laws).