AMA-YPS Governing Council endorsement/nomination criteria

Governing Council Rules for Endorsing
AMA Board of Trustees and Elected Councils Candidates

The Governing Council will consider only endorsements of candidates for AMA Board of Trustees and elected Councils who have been nominated by another organization (i.e., state or specialty society). Preference will be given to current young physicians; however, alumni of the YPS Assembly who have demonstrated a clear history of service to the Section may be considered at the Governing Council’s discretion.

Only those candidates formally asking for an endorsement will be considered. Candidates should submit a formal request for endorsement, along with their CV, to the Governing Council by Jan. 31 in the year of the election; however, endorsements will be given on a "rolling basis."

The Governing Council will consider all qualified candidates formally requesting an endorsement from the AMA Young Physicians Section, but may opt to endorse some or all candidates as circumstances allow. Current or past participation in the YPS Assembly or YPS Governing Council is not required to receive a candidate endorsement. The Governing Council will consider candidates with the following qualifications:

• Must be an AMA member at the time the endorsement is requested.
• Should be active in organized medicine or involved in community or national medical entities.
• Should have experience related to office sought.
• Should have knowledge of the AMA as an organization representing the medical profession, and an understanding of young physicians' issues within that organization.

Governing Council Rules for Endorsements of Appointed
AMA Councils/Committees/RRC/AMPAC Board

The Governing Council will consider only endorsements of candidates who have been nominated by another organization (i.e., state or specialty society). Preference will be given to current young physicians, however alumni of the YPS Assembly who have demonstrated a clear history of service to the Section may be considered at the Governing Council’s discretion.

Only those candidates formally asking for an endorsement will be considered. Candidates should submit a formal request for endorsement, along with their CV, and the letter of nomination from the sponsoring organization to the Governing Council for decision.

The Governing Council will consider all qualified candidates formally requesting an endorsement from the AMA Young Physicians Section, but may opt to endorse some or all candidates as circumstances allow. Current or past participation in the YPS Assembly or YPS Governing Council is not required to receive a candidate endorsement. The Governing Council will consider candidates with the following qualifications:

• Must be an AMA member at the time the endorsement is requested.
• Should be active in organized medicine or involved in community or national medical entities.
• Should have experience related to position sought.
• Should have knowledge of the AMA as an organization representing the medical profession and an understanding of Young Physicians issues within that organization.

Endorsements will be given on a "rolling basis" depending on the position and the number of vacancies.

Governing Council Rules for Nominations for Appointed AMA Councils/Committees/RRC/AMPAC Board

The Governing Council may consider nominating a YPS candidate for appointed AMA councils, committees, RRCs and the AMPAC Board. The YPS will consider only individuals who meet the AMA definition of young Physicians at the time the position commences.

Only those candidates formally asking for the YPS nomination will be considered. Candidates should submit a formal request for nomination, CV, letter of support from a federation organization, and any other required documents for the nomination to the Governing Council for decision.

The Governing Council will consider nominating candidates with the following experience:

• Must be an AMA member and qualify for the YPS (under 40 years of age or within the first eight (8) years of professional practice after residency and fellowship training) at the time position commences.
• Should be active in organized medicine or involved in community or national medical entities.
• Should have experience related to position sought.
• Should have knowledge of the AMA as an organization representing the medical profession, and an understanding of young physicians issues within that organization.

Nominations may be given on a "rolling basis" depending on the specific position and the number of vacancies.