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Nominate AAPM Leaders for 2027

2027 Call for Nominations

AAPM invites members to nominate colleagues for elected leadership positions. Board and committee service helps shape the Academy’s priorities and strengthens the future of Pain Medicine.

Nominations are open October 12 through November 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern.

Access the Nomination Form

Positions Open for Nomination

Secretary

One position; two-year term. Candidates must have served as an AAPM Director for at least two years before appointment as Secretary. Will be elected for a two-year term.

 Position Description

Director-at-Large

One position; initial three-year term as part of the governance transition. Eligible candidates are Physician, Early Career Physician, or Fellow Physician Members. Will be elected for a three-year term.

Position Description

Doctoral-Level (Non-Physician) Director

One position; initial three-year term as part of the governance transition. Candidates must be Non-Physician Clinician/Scientist Members. Will be elected for an initial three-year term,

Position Description

Nominating Committee

Two positions. Candidates must be Physician Members and must not have served on the AAPM Board during the preceding three years. Committee members may not be considered for an election ballot while serving. Two-year Term.

Position Description

Subsequent Director-at-Large and Doctoral-Level Director terms are two years, with no more than three consecutive terms. Secretary terms are two years, with no more than three consecutive terms.

Board Service Expectations

Before nominating a colleague, please review the time and participation expected of Board members. Newly elected Board members must attend orientation and the Board meeting on March 21, 2027, in Orlando during PainConnect 2027. The Board meets at least four times each year; attendance is expected at all meetings. Meetings outside PainConnect are held by Zoom, typically Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.

Nominees should be prepared to participate in strategic discussion and governance, fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities, and serve the Academy as a whole.

Nomination and Election Timeline

  • Call for Nominations opens.
  • Nomination form closes.
  • Nominating Committee review and interviews.
  • Slate announced.
  • Deadline for additional nominations by petition.
  • Election opens.
  • Election closes.
  • Election results announced.
  • Newly elected leaders take office; orientation and Board meeting in Orlando.

Information Needed for a Nomination

Please have the nominee’s agreement and the following information ready. The form requests:

  • Current CV and professional headshot
  • 150–300-word biography and current employment or practice information
  • AAPM membership and leadership history
  • Responses about qualifications for the role and alignment with AAPM’s strategic direction
  • The nominee’s signed authorization
  • Download the Word Documentto prepare your nomination before submitting.

Submit a Nomination

Confirm the nominee’s willingness to serve, verify their membership, and complete the form below by November 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern.