Elections

Please see eligibility details and the open 2027 Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Board of Directors and Nominating Committee positions below.

The nominations will be available on this page in early Summer 2026.

The following positions are open for the 2027 election cycle:

Nominating Committee Members

• One CPS Member (2027-2030) 
• One International Member (2027-2030) 

Board of Directors 

• Vice-President (2027-2030) — Replacement for Dr. Margo Shoup

• Two Board of Directors members (2027-2030) — Replacement for Dr. Ryan Fields and  Dr. E. Shelley Hwang

• One International Representative (2027-2030) — Replacement for Dr. Julie Hallet

• One Director-at-Large (2027-2030): Voted on by SSO Membership — Replacement for Dr. Mediget Teshome

Per the SSO Bylaws, Candidates for Slated Board Member positions shall be voted on by the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee. The final Slate of Candidates shall be presented for ratification to the voting SSO membership at the Annual Business Meeting of the Members. 

An online election for one Director-at-Large position and the Nominating Committee positions will be voted on by the SSO membership.

The entire elected slate for the Board of Directors will be formally presented for ratification by the voting membership at the Annual Business Meeting held during SSO 2027. 

Eligibility Requirements Criteria for candidates: 

• Attendance at SSO annual meeting   
• Service to Society/ other positions individual has held within SSO 
• Commitment to SSO   
• Expertise and experience to align with SSO’s Strategic Plan and mission  
• Diversity (type of practice/specialty, geography, gender, race, career stage, etc.) to best represent the SSO membership  
• Length of membership   
• Age requirement (for certain positions)   

Competency (skill set specific for role, i.e., treasurer, secretary)  

Vice President:   

• Must have previously served a complete 3-year term on the Board
• Mentorship Interest: will lead the Career Catalyst Mentorship Program
• Proven interest in the field of surgical oncology/leadership in the field  
• Knowledge and understanding of the organization’s work  
• Professional knowledge and skills needed by the Board  
• Connections in the community (media, politics, healthcare)  
• Fundraising experience and willingness to participate 
• Previous board experience or board training