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ATS Nomination Process

Nomination Schedule

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Schedule - Secretary and at-large Director positions

Phase I: Call for Nominations

Submit your nominations here.

Phase II: Request for Letters of Interest and updated CV

View instructions.

Phase III: Review of Letters of Interest and CVs

  • The Board Nominating Committee will meet virtually to review the letters of interest and CVs.
  • The Board Nominating Committee may contact your colleagues to gain insight regarding your leadership style.
  • Applicants who are selected to move to the next phase will be asked to submit the following items:
    • Provide the names of five ATS members who would be willing to submit a brief letter in support of their nomination;
    • Provide a brief bio statement;
    • Respond to vital questions; your response should be no more than three pages in length.
  • Applicants who are not selected will be provided with a detailed explanation.
  • The Board Nominating Committee will determine if a second call for nominations should be issued.

Phase IV: Submission of Materials

  • Names of letter writers (5).
  • Brief bio statement.
  • Letter to ATS Nominating Committee: Your response to vital questions.

Phase V: ATS Board Nominating Committee Meeting

  • The Board Nominating Committee will interview and evaluate the applicants for all available positions.
  • Applicants will be required to join the Board Nominating Committee meeting via video.

Phase VI: Petition Process and Uncontested Election of Slate

  • The slate of finalists for all available positions will be presented to the membership.
  • There will be an established petition period for objections to the slate. If there are no objections, the election of the slate will be held in March 2025, with a formal announcement in April.

If you have any questions regarding the ATS Nomination process, please contact governance@thoracic.org.

Note: The schedule outlined above is subject to change by the ATS Board Nominating Committee.