2026 AAFPRS Nominations and Elections

AAFPRS 2026 Nominating Committee Report
 

Pursuant to Article XI, Section 1 of the AAFPRS Bylaws, the 2026 Nominating Committee hereby presents the below report to the AAFPRS Membership. The following members have been nominated to be placed on the 2026 AAFPRS Election Ballot, under the below open positions:

Group Vice President-elect for Diversity and Inclusion (one elected position to be filled)

  • Scott R. Chaiet, MD
  • Michael T. Somenek, MD


Group Vice President-elect for Education (one elected position to be filled)

  • James Randall Jordan, MD
  • Myriam Loyo Li, MD


Group Vice President-elect for Research, Development and Humanitarian Programs (one elected position to be filled)

  • Benjamin C. Marcus, MD

The 2026 Election Slate proposed by the Nominating Committee originally included Travis T. Tollefson, MD, as one of two candidates for Group Vice President-elect for Research, Development and Humanitarian programs. That slate, however, will no longer include Dr. Tollefson as a candidate for that position, because he has withdrawn voluntarily from that election.

Midwestern Regional Director (Only members vote who reside in one of these staes: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI) (one elected position to be filled)

  • Leslie R. Kim, MD
  • Tara Z. Shipchandler, MD


Southern Regional Director (Only members vote who reside in one of these states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VI, WV) (one elected position to be filled)

  • Samuel L. Oyer, MD
  • Krishna G. Patel, MD


Young Physicians Representative (one elected position to be filled)

  • Natalie Krane, MD
  • G. Nina Lu, MD


Nominating Committee (three elected positions to be filled)

  • Charles M. Boyd, MD
  • Andrew C. Campbell, MD
  • Andres Gantous, MD
  • Amit Kochhar, MD
  • Philip J. Miller, MD
  • Peter C. Revenaugh, MD


Audit Committee (one elected position to be filled)

  • Robin W. Lindsay, MD

The 2026 Election Slate proposed by the Nominating Committee originally included Deborah Watson, MD, as one of two candidates for the Audit Committee. That slate, however, will no longer include Dr. Watson as a candidate for that position, because she has withdrawn voluntarily from that election.  

Western Region Credentials Committee Representative (one elected position to be filled)

  • P. Daniel Knott, MD
  • Umang Mehta, MD

Eligible voting members: Fellow, Member, Emeritus (Fellow and Member) and Retired (Fellow and Member) members who are in good standing/current with their dues. Only eligible voting members may vote in the national elections. Please ensure that your contact information, including e-mail address is correct.

 
Nomination and Election Dates
  • May 1: Nominating Committee report distributed to voting members
  • May 29: Deadline for Proposed Academy Bylaws Amendment(s) Submission(s) by at least three Fellow or Member members in good standing
  • June 1: Additional nominations for the various offices may be made with prior written consent of the nominees by one or more written petitions signed by at least five percent (5%**) of the voting members in good standing received by the Secretary
  • July 29: 2026 AAFPRS Bylaw Amendments Town Hall
  • August 1: Notice of additional nominees mailed to the membership
  • August 13: 2026 AAFPRS Elections Open
  • September 10: 2026 AAFPRS Elections Deadline (electronic voting closes/mailed ballots for members without emails must be postmarked by this date)
  • September 26: 2026 AAFPRS Annual Business Meeting

**NOTE: Five percent (5%) of the voting membership in 2025 equates to 63 voting members.

The AAFPRS Election page will continue to be updated with on-going nominations and elections information, so be sure to check back for more information.

2026 AAFPRS Elections Information Packet

Download the 2026 AAFPRS Elections Insert for the candidate information and the proposed bylaw amendments in advance of voting to make an informed decision.

Our Deepest Appreciation

The AAFPRS Board of Directors and Staff extends their deep appreciation to all members who propose themselves or another for an open elected leadership position, candidates who agree to run for office, members who generously volunteer their time, and to all members who vote. Voting in the elections is one of the most important responsibilities a member can take. We also thank the AAFPRS Nominating Committee for the diligence and time they undertake to recommend a qualified slate of candidates.

Contact Information
Questions regarding the elections? Contact Patricia Adair, Director, Member Relations.
Questions regarding your membership status? Contact Member Relations.