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Alongside an opportunity for members to take on official and essential roles within the European Respiratory Society (ERS) structure, ERS members also have an opportunity to have their say about the future leaders of the Society through open voting.
Assembly Heads and Secretaries, Group Chairs and Secretaries, and National Delegates
The mandate for these roles is September 2023 – September 2026.
Senior elections
Senior Elections 2023: voting now open
Voting is open for the ERS Leadership elections 2023. We encourage all ERS members to participate before voting closes on 12 May, 2023.
Why should I vote?
As an active member of ERS, your opinion is important. Your vote is your opportunity to shape the future of the Society through elected leadership.
What am I voting for?
You are voting to elect the next:
Vice President (who will successively become ERS President Elect and then ERS President)
How do I cast my vote?
Casting your vote is simple: go to myERS and click on the ‘elections’ tab. You are then invited to rank the candidates in order of your preference.
Who are the candidates?
To find out more about this year’s candidates, please visit myERS and click on the ‘elections’ tab for a full list, including a personal statement from each candidate.
When are the successful candidates announced?
All successful candidates will be announced during the ERS General Assembly, which will take place virtually after the ERS International Congress 2023. This event is open to all members, registrations will be sent out closer to date. Additionally, the meeting is a chance for General Assembly to hear about ERS developments during the last 12 months.
For any queries regarding the ERS Elections, please contact: elections@ersnet.org
Open positions
The below positions within the ERS leadership are currently open for applications.
Assessments Director 2024–2027 (one-year handover period from October 2023)
The Assessments Director works in collaboration with the Education Council Chair, Directors, Council and ERS Staff, and is responsible for overseeing and providing strategic direction on all ERS assessments; from in-training to continuing professional development. Key topics include; examinations, programme assessment, assessment formats, workplace-based assessment.
Learning Resources Director 2024–2027 (one-year handover period from October 2023)
The Learning Resources Director works in collaboration with the Education Council Chair, Education Council and ERS Staff, and is responsible for the ERS Learning Resources, notably the Learning Resources website.
ERS Guidelines Director 2024-2027 (one-year handover period from October 2023)
The ERS Guidelines Director is a member of the ERS Science Council and is responsible for strengthening ERS methodological resources for guideline development and supporting the Science Council Chair in the strategic development of ERS scientific activities.
ERS Respiratory Channel Editor (three-year mandate)
ERS is looking to appoint an Editor for the ERS Respiratory Channel – the Society’s platform for sharing video, podcast and other content to support the professional respiratory community. Open to ERS members only, this role will be central to ensuring that ERS delivers a strategic on-going programme of high-quality topical and engaging content via a sustainable digital platform. The Editor will report to the ERS Management Group.
For any queries regarding the ERS elections, please contact: elections@ersnet.org
Become an ERS member
The ERS membership is made up of 35,000+ people from over 160 countries. ERS connects respiratory professionals from all backgrounds and offers opportunities for funding, learning, career development, involvement in shaping public policy and much more.
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