Thank you for your interest in serving as a Public Member on the American Board of Dermatology Board of Directors.
This important role is intended for a non-physician with health-related experience or knowledge in areas relevant to the Board. They are a voting member on all issues except election of new Board members. The public member represents the perspective of patients and the public at large as decisions are made about requirements and standards for ABD certification.
They attend all Board of Directors meetings – three or four are held virtually throughout the year. Additionally, one in-person meeting is held each June in Chicago. The term of office is three years (July 1-June 30). Directors may not serve more than three consecutive terms.
Depending on the public member’s interest and expertise, they may work on a committee focused on specific areas – for example, diversity, finance, or certificate review.
Nominations must be submitted before March 31, 2023. The current Board of Directors will vote on final nominees at their June 2023 meeting. The new term for the public member and all other new board members is July 1, 2023. Orientation materials will be provided before the first Board meeting of the new term, which will be a virtual session on Wednesday, September 6 at 8 pm eastern.
For more information, please see this article [LINK TO PERSPECTIVE] by current Public Member Bruce Bartels, describing his experiences on the ABD Board of Directors.
