Call for Board Nominations

The Nominations Committee is conducting the Call for Applications for the 2027-2028 Board of Directors slate. Applications close September 30.

The positions that will be elected by the membership in 2025 are: three Physi­cian Members-at-Large positions and one Professional Member-at-Large position. The individu­als elected for the offices will each serve a two-year term.

Nomination Submission Requirements

Candidates must submit:

• Completed nomination form
• Current resume or CV
• Statement of interest addressing motivations and specific goals
• Summary of contributions and experience relevant to board service

Evaluation of Candidates

A structured evaluation matrix will be used to assess:

• Leadership roles in NAEMSP committees or flagship courses
• Faculty experience at national events
• Local and national visibility
• Engagement in NAEMSP activities
• Leadership, emotional intelligence, innovation, and moral character
• See Candidate Criteria 2025

Each criterion is assigned points. Additional discussion will evaluate:

• Leadership traits, integrity, and group collaboration
• Issues that may negatively reflect on NAEMSP
• Use of the scoring matrix guides, but does not solely determine, final candidate selection.
• Interviews may be conducted. Failure to participate in an interview may result in disqualification.

Final Slate Preparation

• The Nominations Committee will present the final slate after evaluation.
• The slate should consider board balance, diversity, and past election participation.
• A maximum of three candidates per position will be listed.

Candidate Notification

• All candidates will be notified within one week of final evaluation.
• Preferred method is phone or video call; email may be used if contact is not feasible within the timeframe.

Communication of Final Slate

• Final slate and candidate materials will be shared with membership at election start.

Election Process

• Conducted via ranked-choice voting for 30 days.
• Managed by a third-party vendor.
•  Results reported to the Executive Director and Nominations Chair.
• Candidates will be notified of results within one week.
• If a selected candidate declines, alternate selection will follow ranked results.

This policy promotes transparency and equity in NAEMSP board nominations and supports the selection of diverse and capable leaders.

If you have any questions, please let us know at [email protected]