HOD speakers' info, reference committee service and reports for member input

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HOD information

The HOD speakers encourage delegates and alternate delegates to use this page to access important House information that the speakers will make available throughout the year.

As a member, you can review HOD reports under development, volunteer for a reference committee, and more.

HOD Speakers' Open Forum

In response to the open forum held at I-25, we have created a Speakers’ Open Forum where you can provide additional feedback to your speakers on functions of the House. 

HOD reports under development

Review the list of pending reports from the Board and the councils, and submit comments/feedback to [email protected].

HOD report authors

  • Board of Trustees
  • Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)
  • Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA)
  • Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)
  • Council on Medical Education (CME)
  • Council on Medical Service (CMS)
  • Council on Science & Public Health (CSAPH)

Volunteer for service on HOD committees

Reference Committee F

Reference Committee F members serve for two years (three years if appointed chair). Appointments to this committee are made each year after the Annual Meeting. Members of Reference Committee F come to Chicago to meet with the Board’s Finance Committee in September and again in April. They also meet with the Board at each HOD meeting, generally on the morning of the opening session.

The deadline to submit the volunteer form is Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Apply now.

Election Committee

The primary role of the Election Committee is to work with the speakers to adjudicate any election complaint. Additional roles are to be determined by the speaker and may include monitoring election reforms, deliberating future campaign modifications, and responding to requests from the speaker for input on election issues as they arise. Individuals will serve 1-year terms, eligible for reappointment for not more than four consecutive terms and a lifetime maximum tenure of eight terms. Apply now.

Other HOD committees

A new form will need to be submitted if you would like to be considered for service even if you have completed forms for previous meetings. Preference will be given to volunteers who have not served at a recent meeting.

The deadline to submit the volunteer form is Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. Apply now.

2026-2027 speakers

Contact the speakers

For additional questions or more information, please contact the speakers at [email protected].

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