HOD-BeHeard

Candidate Submission Portal

Who Can Vote in Leadership Position Elections?
If any elections are contested, delegates and ex officios with the right to vote will vote for elected leadership positions on their phone, tablet, or laptop through PAMED’s e-voting system.

How to Vote
Voting will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. Those eligible to vote will receive an email or text from Election Buddy. You should follow the link in your email or text.

Candidate Vacancies

* indicates endorsement letter required

For descriptions and term length for the following positions, review the 2024 Candidate Vacancies (PDF).

2024 Candidate Vacancies


View PAMED Trustees District Map


Candidacy and Voting Overview


2024 Campaign Guidelines and Resources - Coming Soon!


2023 Election Guidelines and Resources


VICE PRESIDENT

SPEAKER, HOUSE OF DELEGATES

VICE SPEAKER, HOUSE OF DELEGATES

SECOND (2ND) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 

EIGHTH (8TH) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 

TENTH (10TH) DISTRICT TRUSTEE 

THIRTEENTH (13TH) DISTRICT TRUSTEE

AT-LARGE SPECIALTIES TRUSTEE* 

PRIMARY CARE (PEDIATRICS)* 

PSYCHIATRY TRUSTEE* 

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATE SECTION TRUSTEE 

MEDICAL STUDENTS SECTION TRUSTEE
  
RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION TRUSTEE

AMA DELEGATE

AMA ALTERNATE DELEGATE

AMA ALTERNATE RESIDENT DELEGATE

AMA ALTERNATE MEDICAL STUDENT DELEGATE

AMA COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE DELEGATES & ALTERNATES



Important Dates

New dates will be posted as they become available



Interested in Running for a Position?


2024 PAMED Candidate Information
To run for a vacant position at the 2024 House of Delegates, please submit your name and biographical sketch information by June 6, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. EST. for the Official Call and PAMED Election Manual.

Candidates who wish to run from the floor may announce their candidacy at the Welcoming Business Session (virtual) on September 21, 2024. 

You will need:

  • Candidate Information
    • What position you are running for
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Title (Credentials as you wish to have published in the Elections Manual)
    • Email
    • Phone
    • Permission to have your contact information shared with members. *Optional
    • City/Town
    • Sponsored by
    • Endorsement Letter *required for Specialty Trustee, suggested for other positions

If you are a component/specialty/section wishing to submit a voluntary endorsement letter for a candidate, please email the letter as a PDF to HOD@pamedsoc.org by Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. EST. Late endorsement letters may be submitted as a PDF to HOD@pamedsoc.org by Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. EST.

  • Biographical Information (if applicable)
    • Membership tenure with PAMED
    • Medical School name and year graduated
    • Board Certification information
    • Specialty area
    • Current and former positions held within Component Medical Society
    • Current and former positions held within Pennsylvania Medical Society
    • Current and former positions held within American Medical Association
    • Current and former positions held within specialty societies or other related groups and activities
    • CV to upload (.doc, .dox, or .pdf acceptable)
    • Current membership within PAMPAC or other related Medical PACS
    • Foundation donation history (Yes/No, not details)
    • Professional Headshot (.jpeg or .png acceptable)
    • Candidate Statement “Why should you be elected to the position?”
    • Candidate Video

  • Conflict of Interest Information: details of any relationships, interests, or situations that may be viewed as a conflict while serving as an elected member must be disclosed and will be reviewed by PAMED’s General Counsel

 

Submit Your Information


You will be required to login to submit your information but you can leave the application and return as long as you hit "Save" at the bottom at any time to keep your place.


You may direct any questions to Allison Meckley at HOD@pamedsoc.org.