Call for Officers-Elect, Secretary, and Regents

The NCF will use the following guidelines when considering potential candidates:

• Loyal members of the College who have demonstrated outstanding integrity and an unquestioned devotion to the highest principles of surgical practice
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, such as service and active participation on ACS committees or in other areas of the College
• The ACS encourages consideration of women and under-represented minorities for all leadership positions

All nominations must include: 

• A letter of nomination
• A current curriculum vitae
• One personal letter of support is required. A maximum of 3 letters of support will be accepted.

In addition, nominations for President-Elect must include:

• A personal statement from the candidate detailing their ACS service, interest in the position, and vision for the College’s future

Entities such as surgical specialty societies, ACS Advisory Councils, ACS Committees, and ACS Chapters who wish to provide a letter of nomination must provide a description of their selection process and the total list of applicants reviewed. 

Any attempt to contact or influence members of the NCF by a candidate or on behalf of a candidate will be viewed in a negative manner and may possibly result in disqualification. Applications submitted without the requested information will not be considered.

Learn more about the roles, duties, and time commitment involved for these Officer positions.

The 2026 NCBR will consider the following when evaluating candidates:

• ACS membership
• Demonstration of outstanding integrity and medical statesmanship, along with impeccable adherence to the highest principles of surgical practice 
• Leadership qualities that might be reflected by service and active participation on ACS committees or in other areas of the College

Members of the NCBR recognize the importance of achieving representation of all who practice surgery. The ACS encourages consideration of women and other underrepresented minorities for all leadership positions. All nominations must include:

• A letter of nomination
• A current curriculum vitae
• A personal statement from the candidate detailing ACS service and interest in the position
• Name of one individual who can serve as a reference 

The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, February 13, 2026, via an online form.

Applications submitted without the requested information will not be considered. 
Any attempt by a candidate or on behalf of a candidate to contact or influence members of the NCBR will be viewed negatively and may result in disqualification. Applications submitted without the requested information will not be considered.

The following guidelines are used by the NCBG when reviewing the names of candidates for potential nomination to the Board of Regents.

• Loyal members of the College who have demonstrated outstanding integrity and an unquestioned devotion to the highest principles of surgical practice
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, e.g., service and active participation on ACS committees or in other areas of the College
• The ACS encourages consideration of women and under-represented minorities for all leadership positions
• Only individuals who are currently, and are expected to remain in active surgical practice for their entire term (three, three year terms) may be nominated for election or reelection to the Board of Regents

The NCBG recognizes the importance of the Board of Regents representing all who practice surgery in both academic and community practice, regardless of practice location or configuration. Consideration will be given in this nomination cycle to the following disciplines:

• Acute Care Surgery (trauma surgery and emergency general surgery)
• Burn and critical care surgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• General surgery
• Surgical oncology
• Transplant surgery

Nominations not meeting these criteria will be accepted for review by the NCBG in the event of an unexpected vacancy.

All nominations must include:

• A letter of nomination
• A personal statement from the candidate detailing their ACS service and interest in the position
• A current curriculum vitae
• One personal letter of support is required. A maximum of 3 letters of support will be accepted.

Entities such as surgical specialty societies, ACS Advisory Councils, ACS Committees, and ACS Chapters who wish to provide a letter of nomination must provide at least two nominees, and a description of their selection process, along with the total list of applicants reviewed. 

Any attempt to contact or influence members of the NCBG by a candidate or on behalf of a candidate will be viewed in a negative manner and may possibly result in disqualification. Applications submitted without the requested information will not be considered.

Learn more about the roles, duties, and time commitment involved for Regent positions.