Call for Northwest & Southwest Region Leadership Nominations

The Northwest and Southwest Leadership Boards invite nominations for the positions of President-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer-Elect, Membership Chair-Elect, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair-Elect. The Boards focus on planning the regional meetings and building SGIM leadership, seeking candidates from various institutions within the Northwest and Southwest regions.

Positions & Terms:

1. President-Elect (3-year term): Involves participating in regional officer activities, serving on the Regional Meeting Planning Committee, and becoming a member of the Board of Regional Leaders. Responsibilities include planning the regional meeting and advising regional activities as Past-President.
2. Secretary/Treasurer-Elect (2-year term): Duties include assisting with organizing the regional meeting, managing finances, keeping records of meetings, and liaising with other regional organizations.
3. Membership Chair-Elect: Focuses on promoting SGIM membership, participating in the national Membership Committee, and leading membership recruitment at the regional meeting.
4. DEI Chair-Elect (2-year term): Works on DEI initiatives, collaborating with regional and national SGIM leadership. Responsibilities include developing communication plans for DEI-related submissions and coordinating DEI efforts, requiring 2-3 hours monthly.

National Requirements:

• Chief Resident, GIM fellow, or faculty member at any level within the Northwest or Southwest regions.
• Previous involvement in Northwest or Southwest SGIM and experience in DEI or social medicine is advantageous but not mandatory.
• All nominees must be or become SGIM members.

Deadline to Nominate: May 3, 2024

Voting Deadline: May 31, 2024

Nominations and voting are now closed.