Voting for the 2023 APA National Elections is Now Closed
The APA Nominating Committee, chaired by Vivian Pender, M.D., reports the following slate of candidates (in alphabetical order) for the 2023 Election. All candidates and supporters should review the updated 2023 Election Guidelines (.pdf). For more information, email [email protected].
All candidates for the APA National Election must be currently active voting members of the APA. Voting members of the APA are of the following member classification: Resident-Fellow Member, General Member, Fellow, Distinguished Fellow, Distinguished Life Fellow, Life Fellow and Life Member. Medical Students and International Members are not eligible to run for national office.
- Click on candidates' names below to read their bios ;and watch their video introductions.
- View the 2023 Election Ballot Booklet (.pdf).
- Read the 2023 Candidate Guide (.pdf) with their answers to questions.
- Watch the Candidate Town Halls.
Minority/Underrepresented Representative (M/UR) Trustee
Area 2 Trustee 1
Area 5 Trustee 1
Resident-Fellow Member Trustee-Elect (RFMTE) 2
- Elected by eligible voters of their respective Area
- Elected by APA Resident-Fellow Members (RFMs)
2023 - 2024 Election Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Nomination Deadline | September 1 |
| Slate of Candidates Announced | October 17 |
| Deadline for Petition Candidates | November 10 |
| Meet-the-Candidates Virtual Town Hall: President-Elect, Secretary, and M/UR Trustee (elected by all voting members) | December 5 |
| Meet-the-Candidates Virtual Town Hall: Area 2 Trustee (elected by Area 2 members only) | December 6 |
| Meet-the-Candidates Virtual Town Hall: Area 5 Trustee (elected by Area 5 members only) | December 7 |
| Meet-the-Candidates Virtual Town Hall: Resident-Fellow Member Trustee-Elect (elected by RFMs only) | December 8 |
| Voting Begins | January 3 |
| Voting Deadline | January 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
| Election Results | By February 20 |
| Transition of Leadership | May 25 |