How to Become an Alliance Leader

One of the most important ways members engage with AAIM is by volunteering to serve as a leader, providing insight and direction for both the organization and internal medical education. Each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) the Alliance opens a call for council nominations and a call for committee volunteers. All members who meet the criteria below are eligible for nomination. Full details and application information are provided when calls open.

All AAIM leaders are expected to be members in good standing* and have read and abide by both of the following documents:

• Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations for AAIM Volunteer Leaders
• AAIM Code of Conduct

Please email governance@im.org with any questions.

* Members in good standing are those with no ethics complaints whose institutions have paid dues for the current fiscal year.

Committee Volunteers

The AAIM call for committee volunteers takes place from approximately March to June and seeks to fill the rosters of  Alliance committees and task forces. Committees determine whether to accept volunteers each year, and members are chosen from their respective pools of applicants.

Eligibility requirements are largely the same across all groups, although some specific experience may be beneficial depending on the scope of work. Full details and application information are provided when the call for volunteers opens.

Expectations for Committee Applicants

• Member in good standing for at least three consecutive years
• Attended at least two Alliance conferences in the past four years
• Not currently a council member
• Available to serve 1 three-year term and abide by term limits
• Register for and participate in Alliance conferences

Council Nominations

The AAIM call for council nominations takes place from approximately September to February and seeks to fill open positions on the  Alliance councils.The call for council nominations takes place annually in September to fill open positions on Alliance councils. Each council has its own structure and standards for eligibility. Previous service or conference attendance may be required, depending on the council. Full details and application requirements are provided when the call for nominations opens.

AAIM At-Large Board Member

The Alliance will conduct a call for applications to serve as AAIM At-Large Board Member, which is a three-year term that may be renewed once. The timeline for the call for applications is currently under review.

All applicants are required to complete a form to demonstrate experience with the expected competencies (interpersonal and communication skills; problem solving and decision making; leadership and governance; and commitment to AAIM mission, values, and community) and to submit a CV or resume. Applicants are expected to be engaged AAIM members. Any current member in good standing is eligible to apply to serve as AAIM At-Large Board Member.

All applications will be reviewed by the AAIM Nominating Committee and a ballot will be recommended to the AAIM Board of Directors. An uncontested ballot will be presented to AAIM membership for approval.