Role Overview

The president-elect serves as a member of ASAM's executive leadership and chairs the Public Policy Coordinating Council. At the completion of the term, the president-elect succeeds to the office of President.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Have served on the ASAM Board of Directors as a voting or ex-officio member within the four years prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting
• Hold current certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry through one of the following:
• American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry)
• American Osteopathic Association (Addiction Medicine)
• International Society of Addiction Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
• Or hold lifetime certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine or the American Board of Addiction Medicine

Preferred Experience and Attributes

Ideal candidates:

• Are well acquainted with the organization, its history, mission, current role, finances, programs and services, constituency and staff; understands the external forces that affect the organization.
• Possess the ability to inspire a shared vision for the mission of the organization.
• Are willing to participate and be active identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors.
• Have demonstrated energy, commitment and support for Society's mission.

Role Overview

The Vice President supports the President and the Board of Directors and assumes the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President. The Vice President performs additional duties as assigned by the President.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Have served on the ASAM Board of Directors as a voting or ex-officio member within the four years prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting
• Hold current certification in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry through one of the following:
• American Board of Preventive Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry)
• American Osteopathic Association (Addiction Medicine)
• International Society of Addiction Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
• Or hold lifetime certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine or the American Board of Addiction Medicine

Preferred Experience and Attributes

Ideal candidates:

• Are well acquainted with the organization, its history, mission, current role, finances, programs and services, constituency and staff; understands the external forces that affect the organization.
• Possess the ability to inspire a shared vision for the mission of the organization.
• Are willing to participate and be active identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors.
• Have demonstrated energy, commitment and support for Society's mission.

Role Overview

The Secretary chairs the Constitution and Bylaws Council, maintains records of the proceedings of the Society and the Board of Directors, preserves official documents and correspondence, and advises the Board on parliamentary procedure and governance policies.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Have served on the ASAM Board of Directors as a voting or ex-officio member within the four years prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting

Preferred Experience and Attributes

Ideal candidates:

• Have experience with governance, bylaws, or policy development
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Are knowledgeable in parliamentary procedure and board governance practices
• Are comfortable advising on governance and policy matters
• Willing to devote the necessary time to fulfill responsibilities of the Office

Role Overview

The Treasurer chairs the Finance Council and provides leadership in the financial stewardship of the Society. The Treasurer reports on the financial condition of ASAM and supports financial planning and oversight.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Nominees must currently serve or have served on the Board as voting or ex officio members within the four years prior to the 2027 Annual Meeting. An exception may be made in the case of a nominee for the office of Treasurer, who may be a nominee from the general membership, having qualifications for the position, and having been active on the Finance Council within the past four years.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

Ideal candidates:

• Experience interpreting and communicating the contents of and implications of the financial data
• Has demonstrated energy, commitment and support for the Society’s mission
• Must be willing to devote the necessary time to fulfill responsibilities of the Office

Role Overview

Directors-at-Large serve as Society-wide representatives on the Board of Directors and contribute to strategic discussions, governance, and organizational decision-making.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Be an active voting member for at least three years
• Demonstrates a commitment to ASAM’s mission through service on a committee, task force, or other significate national or state endeavor

Note: ASAM's bylaws require that at least one Director-at-Large be a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Preferred Experience and Attributes

Ideal candidates:

• Demonstrate leadership experience and engagement with ASAM initiatives
• Bring a broad, strategic perspective to Board discussions
• Represent diverse experiences, practice settings, and viewpoints within addiction medicine
• Show a strong commitment to ASAM’s mission and long-term goals
• Must be willing to devote the necessary time to fulfill responsibilities of the Office