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Application deadline has passed.

APGO is seeking four new UMEC members during the 2025 application cycle.

Application Process

APGO members apply for UMEC through a competitive application and interview process. Applications are reviewed by the current chair and current UMEC members every other year in July. Following the ranking of applicants by the committee in July, the UMEC Chair conducts interviews with the top candidates to discuss their qualifications and interest. The UMEC Chair will submit a slate of the top candidates to the APGO Board of Directors for review and approval.

All applications must include the following:

Combine all documents into one PDF before submitting.

  • Combine all documents into one PDF before submitting.
  • Letter of intent (2-page maximum) addressed to Shireen Madani Sims, MD, Chair, UMEC, that includes what you will bring to this committee
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Teaching portfolio
  • Letter of support from non-UMEC member using form letter template provided (Click here for fillable Word document)
  • Letter of support from nominee’s department chair using form letter template provided (Click here for fillable Word document) 

Key Dates Timeline

On/about March 10, 2025 Call for Applications opens
   
May 19, 2025 Application Deadline
   
September 1, 2025 Notification of Disposition of Applications
   
March 2026 First Term begins for new UMEC members
   
July 2026 First official UMEC meeting for new members