Nominations are being sought for President (2024-2027), one Member-at-Large (2024-2028), and SPER Trainee Representative (2024-2025). All terms will begin at the close of the June 2024 Annual Meeting. Members of SPER are encouraged to nominate themselves or any other member of SPER to run for these positions, and help our Society achieve continued success through this opportunity for professional service.
The President will serve as President Elect (2024-2025), President (2025-2026), and Past President (2026-2027). The main duties of the President-Elect are to help the President develop plans for the Annual Meeting and to chair the selection of the Trainee Prize Paper Award Recipient. The President designs the program for the Annual Meeting and is responsible for the Executive Committee’s decision-making. The Past President chairs the selection or the Heinz Berendes International Travel Award recipient and provides input as needed.
The Member-at-Large participates in all Executive Committee activities. The Member-at-Large elected this cycle will be responsible for managing the Outreach Committee. This member will replace Audrey Gaskins.
The Trainee Representative participates in Executive Committee meetings, encourages and facilitates trainee participation in SPER and plans the Advanced Methods Workshop, which precedes the Annual Meeting. This member will replace Sharonda Lovett.
Nominations are due by March 15, 2024, and should be sent to Stefanie Hinkle at stefanie.hinkle@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or can be submitted online through the SPER website. Nominees will be asked to submit a candidate statement by the above deadline. You can also contact Stefanie by email for more information. The slate of candidates and ballot will be presented to the membership for electronic voting to take place in April 2024.