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ATS Leadership Election 2026

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We have successfully completed the petition period and now call upon you to submit your vote (for/against) the entire slate before Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.

As a reminder, the Board Nominating Committee, chaired by ATS Past President M. Patricia Rivera MD, ATSF, conducted a rigorous vetting of ATS members who responded to the call for nominations. The vetting process included submission of a letter of interest, written responses to specific questions, letters of support, virtual interview, feedback from colleagues and committee members, and input from staff. The committee also evaluated the candidates based on the competency framework - Leadership/Strategy, Financial Acumen, Innovative Thinking, Engagement and ensuring overall Diversity and Cultural Fit.

In accordance with the bylaws, the ATS Board of Directors consists of 15 at-large directors, one public member (Public Advisory Roundtable) who serve staggered terms, and the CEO as an ex-officio, non-voting member.

We are pleased to present the following slate for your consideration:

 

Secretary

Patricia Sime, MD, FRCP, FACP, ATSF
Patricia J. Sime, MD, FRCP
(President, May 2028-May 2029)
Curriculum Vitae

 

At-Large Directors

(May 2026 – May 2029)

Erick Forno, MD, MPH, ATSF
Erick Forno, MD, MPH, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae
Laura Crotty Alexander, MD, ATSF
Laura Crotty Alexander, MD, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae
Steven Dudek, MD, ATSF
Steven Dudek, MD, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae

 

Continuing Service

(May 2025 – May 2028)

Sushma Cribbs,  MD, MSCR, ATSF
Sushma Cribbs, MD, MSCR, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae
Kathleen Lindell, PhD, RN, ATSF
Kathleen Lindell, PhD, RN, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae
Renee Stapleton, MD, PhD, ATSF
Renee Stapleton, MD, PhD, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae

 

(May 2025 – May 2027)

David Lewinsohn, MD, PhD, ATSF
David Lewinsohn, MD, PhD, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae
Yolanda Mageto, MD, MPH, ATSF
Yolanda Mageto, MD, MPH, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae
Bethany Moore, PhD, ATSF
Bethany Moore, PhD, ATSF
Curriculum Vitae

 

Public Member (PAR)

(May 2025 – May 2028)

Kari Luther Rosbeck
Kari Luther Rosbeck
Curriculum Vitae

 

For questions or more information, please contact: election@thoracic.org