Open Board of Directors Positions

SOMOS is seeking qualified individuals for the following open positions on the Board of Directors.

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT (Navy): The 2nd Vice President shall assist the 1st Vice President and President in the overall administration and business affairs of the SOMOS, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the President, including action as chief executive officer if the President and 1st Vice President are not available. The 2nd Vice President shall choose the site of the Annual meeting and Yearly conference for two years from the present date and work with the SOMOS to assure a successful meeting and conference. The 2nd Vice President shall obtain a written report from each Board Member for the Annual Board Meeting.  

RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES (Navy):  Each branch of service (Air Force, Army, Navy) will be represented on the BOD by an Orthopaedic surgery resident. The responsibilities of these representatives will be to serve as liaisons between residents with military obligations, and SOMOS, as well as to represent the interests of Orthopaedic residents to the SOMOS BOD. The resident representative is elected during the R3 year or later and serves a term of 2 years. All efforts will be made to have the residents rotating off service in staggered fashion (1 during one year and 2 during the next year). 

SOMOS RESEARCH CHAIR:  The Research Committee Chair will lead the committee responsible for organizing and overseeing the collaborative and integrative research efforts of the SOMOS community.  He/she will serve on the BOD.  

SOMOS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR: Professional Development and Mentorship Committee is charged with fostering professional growth, leadership development and mentorship opportunities for members of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) across all stages of training and clinical practice. The committee shall support the development of future military orthopaedic leaders, through mentorship, networking, education and professional engagement aligned with the mission and values of SOMOS.

SOMOS EDUCATION CHAIR:  Will serve to ensure the highest quality educational opportunities exist for members, as well as to represent the interests of SOMOS within the greater orthopedic educational community.   Will serve as a liaison between the AAOS BOS and SOMOS.  

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