Join the ARAS Executive Committee​

What does the Executive Committee do?

​The Executive Committee is responsible for leadership of the ARAS organization.  The curriculum for the national meeting is developed and implemented by the committee.  The committee monitors the pulse of the ACGME, ABS and ACS and brings relevant topics to the national meeting to educate administrators for success in their roles.​  
Serving on the committee is a fantastic opportunity to participate in exclusive events, share your vision and ideas, and take on new challenges that will help you grow as a leader.
​The ARAS Executive Committee is comprised of a maximum of nine members.  Each member serves a four-year term.  The Past President will serve one additional year and fill the ninth position.  Officers are elected from the Executive Committee as follows:​
  • ​​President: one-year term
  • President-elect: one-year term
  • Executive Secretary: two-year term​
  • Membership & Certificate Chair & Treasurer
  • Professional Development/Sunshine & Social Event Chair
  • Communication Chair
  • Program Committee Chair
  • Ad-Hoc Committee Chair​​

Criteria for Applicants to the Executive Committee

  • Be a current member of ARAS
  • Have attended at least three APDS/ARAS meetings
  • Show written and financial support from your program director/chair
  • Be able to attend all Executive Committee planning sessions (2 meetings per year to include APDS/ARAS spring conference) 
  • Be willing to host a planning meeting if elected president
  • Not have served on the committee during the past four years 
Applicants should model professionalism. This includes, but is not limited to: promoting a positive learning environment, exhibiting good judgement, and demonstrating respectful behavior in response to those whom they serve.  Applicant should also positively influence and promote a healthy work environment by consistently placing first the interest of other members and the organization as a whole. 
​They should strive to guide and promote the success and advancement of the ARAS organization.
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Application Process

Complete the form below completely.  Be sure to attach:​​
  • Letter of Support from Program Director and/or Chair.  Letter must address specific examples professionalism as stated above as well as acknowledge financial support.
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2023-2024 Application

    Executive Committee Application