ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSORS OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

APGO Board of Directors Nomination Process

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Each year, APGO issues a call for volunteers to fill open positions on the APGO Board of Directors. In 2020, APGO will recruit three new Board Members who will each serve for a three-year term. APGO is also seeking applications for a new position,  Medical Student Board Member, who will serve a one-year term. Please read on to learn about eligibility and selection criteria, board member responsibilities and information on how to apply.

Timeline:

  • Call for Applications: June 18
  • Applications Due: July 31
  • Nominating Committee Meets: Week of August 10
  • Slate Finalized: APGO Board of Directors Meeting August 28
  • Candidates Notified: Week of August 31

Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Board Members applicants must:

  1. Be an APGO member in good standing for a period of at least three years consecutively
  2. Have a record of active participation and interest in APGO activities and objectives
  3. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings
  4. Understand and honor the Association’s overall core values, goals and objectives
  5. Communicate effectively
  6. Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner

Medical Student Board Member applicants must:

  1. Be a medical student at the time of application/selection
  2. Include a letter of recommendation from their ob-gyn clerkship director in addition to other required application materials
  3. Understand and honor the Association’s overall core values, goals and objectives
  4. Communicate effectively
  5. Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner

President-Elect applicants must:

  1. Be an APGO member in good standing for a period of at least six years consecutively
  2. Have a record of past leadership positions within APGO and other ob-gyn specialty organizations
  3. Demonstrate participation and interest in APGO activities and objectives
  4. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings
  5. Understand and honor the Association’s overall core values, goals and objectives
  6. Communicate effectively
  7. Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner

Secretary/Treasurer-Elect applicants must:

  1. Be an APGO member in good standing for a period of at least five years consecutively
  2. Have a record of past leadership positions within APGO and other ob-gyn specialty organizations
  3. Demonstrate participation and interest in APGO activities and objectives
  4. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings
  5. Understand and honor the Association’s overall core values, goals and objectives
  6. Communicate effectively
  7. Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner