Online Publication Date:
22 Apr 2021
ASN Seeks Nominations for Council

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) seeks nominations for the annual election of the ASN Council, the society's governing board. Qualified candidates should have the vision, experience, and expertise to guide the society in leading the fight against kidney diseases.

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) seeks nominations for the annual election of the ASN Council, the society's governing board. Qualified candidates should have the vision, experience, and expertise to guide the society in leading the fight against kidney diseases.

ASN must receive nominations for the 2021 ASN Council election by Friday, April 23, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. ASN members should email nominations to ASN Operations Coordinator, Molly Harrison, at operations@asn-online.org.

Submit Nomination

With the change to the society's bylaws in 2016, this year's election is for both an At-Large Councilor and an Executive Councilor.

The At-Large Councilor will serve a single four-year term. After serving as At-Large Councilor, this individual is eligible to run again as an Executive Councilor.

The Executive Councilor will serve a single four-year term. The Executive Councilor will hold the office of:

  • Secretary (first year)
  • President-Elect (second year)
  • President (third year)
  • Past President (fourth year)

Any member who serves as Executive Councilor is not eligible to run again as an At-Large Councilor.

Nomination submissions should consist of 1) the curriculum vitae of the nominated ASN member and 2) a brief nomination letter (one to three paragraphs). ASN is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion at all levels of the society, including councilors. To learn more about this commitment, please visit the ASN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee's website.

ASN will send a ballot, including brief biographical data for each candidate, to all active and corresponding members approximately three months prior to ASN Kidney Week 2021. The meeting is scheduled to take place Tuesday, November 2, to Sunday, November 7.

The members of the 2021 ASN Nominating Committee are:

  • Anupam Agarwal, MD, FASN, Chair
  • Gerardo Gamba, MD, PhD
  • Susan B. Gurley, MD, PhD
  • Ellie Kelepouris, MD
  • Sumit Mohan, MD, MPH, FASN
  • Aylin R. Rodan, MD, PhD, FASN

Thank you for your continued support and participation in the council nomination process.

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