Governance

FY 2026 Call for Council Nominations

Thank you for your interest in serving on an association or constituent council in FY 2026.  AAIM has changed the councilor nomination to a form-based self-nomination process.  Although you must be a current member to nominate yourself, councils have different requirements for councilor eligibility.  All councilor terms are three years.  Members may nominate themselves for only one open council position per year.  
 
All FY 2026 council nominations are due Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT; all nominations must be submitted through the online form.
 
The Alliance seeks governance that represent the broad diversity of its membership, in terms of individual sex, race, gender identity, ethnicity, and sexual orientation as well as institution type, program size, patient population, and location. Read AAIM's diversity, equity, and inclusion statement and strategic plan.

Council Expectations

Individuals elected to councils are expected to:

  • Be able to serve a three-year term.
  • Register for and attend Alliance conferences 
  • Attend in person council meetings outside conference; if scheduled, travel and housing will be covered
  • Attend council meeting held in conjunction with APM Winter Meeting or Academic Internal Medicine Week (two-hour block during conference; no reimbursement)
  • Actively participate in conference calls (quarterly for all except CDIM and MPPDA, which are monthly; 60 minutes each for all except APDIM, which are 90 minutes)
  • Step down from any active committee positions by June 30, 2024, to allow others the opportunity to serve
  • Advocate for the Alliance, including representing AAIM opinions to other organizations, requesting payment of dues from nonpaying members, and encouraging members to register for conferences.
  • Understand the decisions and plans of the council are subject to approval and resourcing by the AAIM Board of Directors.

Questions?

Encourage Your Colleagues!

Know someone who would be a great addition to a council in FY 2026? Use a quick form to send a "ping" to encourage them to self-nominate!

Send a ping

Nomination Material

All nominations must be submitted via the online form by Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EDT; emailed materials will not be accepted.

Submit a nomination

Nomination Timeline

(subject to change)

Sept 11: Call for nominations open

Oct 9: Call for nominations close

Nov 1-30: Councils review nominations and select ballot candidates

Dec 1: All nominees accepted for the ballot notified

Dec 20: All candidates to provide position statements and photos for the ballot

Jan 15: Elections launched

Feb. 2: Elections close

Feb 14: All candidates notified about election status

Feb 28: Members notified about election results via email

FY 2026 Open Positions and Eligibility Criteria

You must be a current FY 2025 member to nominate yourself to serve on council.

 

Open Councilor Positions

Previous Meeting Attendance Required?

Previous Committee or Task Force Service Required?

CV or Resume

Letter of Support

AIM Council

Two 

No

No

Optional

Optional

APDIM Council

Four 

Yes

No

Required

Optional

APDIM Program Administrators Advisory Council

Two 

No

No

Required

Not Accepted

APM Council

Two 

Yes

No

Optional

Optional

ASP Council

None

NA

NA

Optional

Optional

CDIM Council

Three

Yes

Yes

Required

Not Accepted

CDIM Clerkship Administrators Advisory Council

Two

No

No

Optional

Optional

MPPDA Executive Committee

One (member representative)

No

No

Optional

Optional

 

All FY 2026 council nominations are due Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT; all nominations must be submitted through the online form.