Call for 2017 Nominations is now closed.

PRESIDENT-ELECT (1-YEAR TERM)

The President-Elect will perform the duties of the president in the absence or incapacity of the president. The President-Elect also serves as ex officio member, without vote, on all committees except as otherwise provided by the Bylaws. He/she will further perform such duties as may be delegated by the president or the board of directors. The President-Elect will serve for one year before succeeding to the presidency for two years.

Term: The President-Elect serves a one-year term, then a two-year term as president.

Time Commitment: Attendance at the APS annual conference, four full board meetings annually – one face to face during the annual conference, one face to face mid-year board meeting in the fall each lasting 1 ½ days, and two calls in the intervening quarters lasting approximately 90-120 minutes each. Additionally, Executive Committee conference calls lasting approximately 60-90 minutes each are scheduled in the months where there are no full board meetings or calls. Additional participation may include conference calls with other society committees, ad hoc assignments, and attending other meetings as needed.

Expense Reimbursement Eligibility: The President-Elect is eligible for complimentary registration, round-trip coach airfare, hotel and reasonable expenses for the duration of the annual scientific meeting. Reimbursements will also be provided for travel, two nights’ hotel and two days reasonable expenses for the mid-year board meeting. Other incidental travel for the society’s business may also be covered.

All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed and managed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.
Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE (3-YEAR TERM)

Director responsibilities include providing oversight of the goals of the Society, and assessing progress towards the desired outcomes. They will also function as “Goodwill Ambassadors” at the annual conference and other designated activities. Directors will also liaise with committee chairs and task forces as assigned, to facilitate communication between members, committee chairpersons and the Board of Directors. In addition, each Director is assigned to one of the APS Board Strategic Domains. He/she will be responsible for supporting and implementing the domain priority, mission and strategic goal(s).

Term: The Director serves a three-year term. The Director may serve no more than two (2) three-year terms.

Time Commitment: Directors-at-Large are expected to attend the annual conference, one board meeting during the annual conference, and one mid-year board meeting in the fall. Additional participation includes quarterly conference calls with the Board or other society committees, when necessary or desired.

All nominees are required to submit a conflict of interest disclosure form. Any conflicts disclosed will be reviewed by the APS Ethics Committee prior to finalizing the slate for election.

Forfeiture of Office: Any member of the Board of Directors who fails to attend two (2) consecutive Board meetings shall forfeit membership on the Board unless such failure is excused by the Board of Directors.

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE (1-YEAR TERM)

The Nominations Committee will consist of two past presidents, two former board members, and three members-at-large who have never served on the APS Board of Directors. The committee will be chaired by the past president who receives the highest number of votes. The committee will be responsible for soliciting nominations for all elected positions, and submitting a slate of qualified candidates to succeed those individuals whose elected terms will expire at the conclusion of the next annual meeting.

Term: The member serves a one-year term.

The following past presidents are eligible for nomination to the 2017 Nominating Committee. (The year indicates first year of Presidency)

• Gerald F. Gebhart, PhD (1997)
• Russell Portenoy, MD (1998)
• Michael Ashburn, MD MPH (2000)
• Christine Miaskowski, PhD RN FAAN (2002)
• Richard Payne, MD (2003)
• Dennis Turk, PhD (2004)
• Judith Paice, PhD RN (2006)
• Charles Inturrisi, PhD (2008)
• Seddon Savage, MD MS (2010)
• Roger Fillingim, PhD (2012)

• Misha Backonja, MD (2007-2010)
• David S. Craig, PharmD BCPS (2007-2010)
• Ricardo Cruciani, MD PhD (2010-2013)
• Carolyn Fairbanks PhD (2009-2012)
• Gilbert Fanciullo, MD MS (2005-2008)
• John T. Farrar, MD PhD (2011-2014)
• Laura Frey Law, PhD PT (2012-2015)
• Robert Gereau, PhD (2013-2015)
• Keela Herr, PhD RN FAAN (2002-2005)
• Robert Jamison, PhD (2003-2006)
• Mark Jensen, PhD (2005-2008)
• Nathaniel Katz, MD MS (2004-2007)
• Allen H. Lebovits, PhD (2011-2014)
• William Maixner, PhD DDS (2012-2014)
• Gayle Page, DNSc RN (2007-2010)
• Tonya Palermo, PhD (2013-2015)
• Donald Price, PhD (2002-2005)
• Srinivasa N. Raja, MD (2006-2009)
• Lori Reisner, PharmD (2002-2005)
• Christine Sang, MD MPH (2003-2006)
• Kathleen Sluka, PhD PT (2007-2015)
• Julie Sorensen Franklin, MD MPH (2008-2011)
• Scott Strassels, PhD PharmD BCPS (2010-2013)
• Knox H. Todd, MD MPH (2009-2012)
• Sandra Ward, PhD RN FAAN (2004-2007)
• Diana Wilkie, PhD RN FAAN (2008-2011)
• George Wilcox, PhD (2003-2009)
• Lonnie Zeltzer, MD (2006-2008)