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Calling All Candidates

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鈥� Makema Massey, pd探花 Council for Excellence in Education Member

pd探花 is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about driving the profession forward and making a real impact on the future of Health Information. Descriptions, duties, and qualifications for each of these elected positions are available in the 2026 Handbook for Elected Positions. All terms begin on January 1, 2027. Applications are due March 31, 2026.

Unfortunately, student members and non-members are ineligible to apply.

Learn how to apply for pd探花 Elected Positions, below.

Open Elected Positions

Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2026, for the following positions:

• (one position)
• (three positions)
• (1 position)
• (three positions)
• (one position)

Application Process

pd探花 accepts applications for open elected positions through March 31 for terms that begin the following January (e.g., to be considered for a term that begins in 2027, the deadline for applications would be March 31, 2026).

All position applications are reviewed by the pd探花 Nominating Committee, which then makes recommendations and creates a ballot of candidates.

In July and August of each year, elections take place, and eligible pd探花 members are invited to cast their vote.

How to Apply

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026, for a term that begins in 2027.

Your application package should include:

• Completed Elected Position Application Form:
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• Two (2) letters of recommendation*
• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume (in PDF format and less than 10 pages)
• Professional photo (current, professional headshot in JPG format; 200KB or smaller)
• Position Statement containing the reasons for seeking the position, qualifications, relevant experience, and vision for pd探花. This summary should be no more than two paragraphs.

*The letters of recommendation must be in PDF format and contain signatures of authors. Members from the following pd探花 groups are not eligible to write letters of recommendation: Nominating Committee, Board of Directors, CCHIIM, CEE, candidate鈥檚 family members, or pd探花 staff.

• Former pd探花 staff are not eligible for candidacy consideration until 12 months after ending employment with pd探花.
• As part of the application process, applicants may be asked to participate in an interview(s) with members of the pd探花 Nominating Committee and asked questions regarding the position, their qualifications, and the relevant competencies for the applied position.
• The application packet is valid for one year.

Questions about the application process should be directed to Kim Cannon.