Call for Nominations — NC-ACS Board of Directors
The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons is seeking nominations for positions on the Board of Directors. One for Secretary/Treasurer-Elect (must have prior Board service) and one each for the following:
Bariatric Liaison (currently held by Dr. Kunoor Jain-Spangler and eligible for reappointment)
Ophthalmology Liaison (currently open)
Cardiothoracic Surgery Liaison (currently held by Dr. Benjamin Haithcock and not eligible for reappointment)
General Surgery Liaison (currently held by Dr. Osi Udekwu and not eligible for reappointment)
Otolaryngology Liaison (currently held by Dr. Catherine Frenkel and eligible for reappointment)
AWS (currently held by Dr. Gail DiLalla and not eligible for reappointment)
To serve, a candidate must be a member of the American College of Surgeons and the NC Chapter in good standing. Responsibilities include:
Attending two board meetings per year. One is held each July/August in conjunction with the NC/SC combined chapter meeting. The second is held in late January or early February via ZOOM.
Provide a report of initiatives /activities of the specialty you represent.
Provide input and feedback on activities and initiatives of the chapter.
Assist in program development and outreach to the specific membership represented by the position.
In return, representatives have the opportunity to interact with surgical leaders in the state, develop leadership experience, and represent the organization in advocacy and public relations. The term of service is 3 years with a two-term limit, except for the Secretary/Treasurer and Secretary/Treasurer-Elect, which is one year.
Self-nominations are requested to ensure the candidate has agreed to the position. Please submit to the Nominating Committee a Curriculum Vitae along with a brief letter of interest identifying the position you seek and a description of qualifications by July 24, 2026. Up to two supporting letters may accompany the nomination but are not required.
We hope you will join us as we aim to improve the surgical care of patients in the state of North Carolina.