It’s nomination season at ACEP, and opportunities are now available for those who want to engage a little more deeply with the College.

Board of Directors Nominations Due March 11

It’s been said that a true measure of a leader is knowing when it is time to accept the challenge of leadership. Carefully considering their education, life experiences, and potential will help determine when they are ready to lead.

If this self-assessment results in you wanting to take those next steps, consider submitting a nomination to be part of ACEP’s leadership as a member of the national Board of Directors, Council Speaker, or Council Vice Speaker.

Among other factors, the ACEP Nominating Committee will consider activity and involvement in the College, the Council, and component bodies; leadership experience in other organizations or practicing institution; candidate diversity; and specific experiential needs of the organization when considering the slate of candidates.

Members of the Board of Directors serve 3-year terms that begin after the Board meeting following their election. The ACEP Council, among its other responsibilities, elects four members to the Board of Directors each year.

Several ACEP Awards winners and their guests celebrated their honors during a reception at ACEP23 in Philadelphia last year. (Click to enlarge.)

Made up of ACEP’s 53 chartered chapters, its sections of membership, the Association of Academic Chairs in Emergency Medicine (AACEM), the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD), the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), the ACEP Council ensures grass-roots involvement in ACEP’s democratic decision-making process.

To qualify for a Board position, a candidate must:

• Be highly motivated to serve ACEP and be committed for three years for a Board position;
• Be an ACEP member in good standing with no delinquent dues;
• Show evidence of ACEP involvement in both national and chapter activities (such as current or past chapter officer, current or past national committee leadership, current or past Council membership, or current or past section leadership);
• Show chapter and/or section support for candidacy.

To submit a nomination by March 11 or find out more about the process, visit acep.org/board-nominations.

Leadership Award Nominations Due March 12

ACEP’s Awards Program was developed for one reason—to recognize your leadership and excellence.

The program provides an opportunity to recognize members in all career stages and environments for significant professional contributions as well as for service to the College. All members of ACEP are eligible to participate in one or more of the College’s award programs. Separate nomination forms must be submitted for each award category.