IUGA is calling! The Call for Nominations for elected positions is here. Taking a leadership role within IUGA is a valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop your career, expand your network, and make a meaningful contribution to the field of urogynecology. If it’s the right time in your career and you’re passionate about serving your peers, step up and prepare your application to apply and serve in one of these open positions. Nominations for the elected positions will be accepted from May 1 - May 31, 2024. The term for each of these positions will begin January 1, 2025.
- Vice President - 6-year term: 2-year term as vice-president, automatically becomes president for a 2-year term, automatically moves into the past president position for a 2-year term
- Treasurer - 2-year term, renewable once
International Advisory Board (IAB)
- International Advisory Board Rep – Southern Asia - 3-year term, non-renewable
- International Advisory Board Rep – SouthEastern Asia - 3-year term, non-renewable
- International Advisory Board Rep – Western Asia - 3-year term, non-renewable
- International Advisory Board Rep – Central & Eastern Asia - 3-year term, non-renewable
- Fellowship Development Committee Chair – 2-year term, renewable once
- Scientific Committee Chair – 2-year term, renewable once
- Terminology & Standardization Committee Chair – 2-year term, renewable once
IUGA seeks to have members in leadership positions who represent the geographic and multidisciplinary nature of the association. Members from Africa, Asia, and Latin America are therefore especially encouraged to apply, as well as non-physician members from all regions.
Nomination Process
As specified in the by-laws, the Nominating Committee will receive all nominations, will review them, and will present the proposed nominees at the IUGA Annual Business Meeting on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Singapore. Nominations will also be taken from the floor during the Annual Business Meeting. At its discretion, the Nominating Committee may put forth one, two, or more candidates for each open position.
Nominations may be submitted by any IUGA member in good standing, including the nominee himself or herself. A member may be a candidate for only one position. Those making nominations are asked to reflect on the qualifications related to the position for which they are nominating themselves or a candidate. Qualifications and/or essential and desirable competencies for each open position are listed below.
To Self-nominate:
Self-nominees should submit the online Nomination Form, which will include your position statement/statement of interest in the elected position and your relevant experience. You will also need to upload your CV and photo, and complete the online Disclosure Form.
To Nominate an IUGA Colleague
To nominate a colleague, please email the IUGA Office (
All nominations must be received by 11:59pm UTC on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Qualifications for Open Positions
- Minimum active membership in IUGA: 5 years
- Previous significant contribution to IUGA (e.g., chairing the Annual Meeting Local Organizing Committee) AND/OR participation on the Advisory Council (Committee Chairs, International Advisory Board representatives, IUJ editors)
- Attended IUGA Annual Meeting in 3 of the past 5 years
- The duties of Vice President are to:
- In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform all the duties and have all the powers of the President.
- Aid the President in the organization of the Association and may serve as the President’s proxy for running meetings.
- Minimum active membership in IUGA: 5 years
- Previous significant contribution to IUGA (e.g., chairing the Annual Meeting Local Organizing Committee) AND/OR participation on the Advisory Council (Committee Chairs, International Advisory Board representatives, IUJ editors)
- Proven ability to read financial statements (example – head of department involving budget management)
- Attended IUGA Annual Meeting in 3 of the past 5 years
- The duties of Treasurer are to:
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Ensure that sound financial records are kept, that sound financial practices are in place, that appropriate financial reports are provided on a regular basis to the board and that necessary bank accounts for the Association’s funds are established.
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The Treasurer will be the primary contact with the office in the development of a budget for the board’s consideration.
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Submit a financial report to the membership of the Association for its review at the Association’s annual business meeting.
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Ensure the payment of staff salaries, as determined, and in an amount determined, by the Board of Directors.
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International Advisory Board Representatives
- Minimum active membership in IUGA: 5 years
- Be a resident in the region to be represented
- Demonstrated commitment to IUGA and evidence of leadership/involvement in the development of urogynecology in the region
- Attended IUGA Annual Meeting in 3 of past 5 years
- The duties of IAB members are to:
- Meet with and counsel the Board of Directors
- Serve as Chair of the Regional Advisory Board for the region
- Serve as a member of the IUGA Membership Committee
- Initiate symposia and other educational activities in their respective home region
- Minimum active membership in IUGA: 5 years
- Active member of any IUGA committee with significant contribution (i.e., subcommittee chair, working group/project chair)
- Attended IUGA Annual Meeting in 2 of past 3 years
- Have specific knowledge and experience related to the committee work.
- The duties of the committee chairs are to guide the work of their committee so that it achieves its mandate and achieves its stated annual objectives.
- Should have leadership skills, including consensus building, ability to engage members and encourage participation, and ability to delegate tasks.
- Ability to respect and work with individuals representing diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds, as well as from medical disciplines.
- Ability to be responsive and work collaboratively with IUGA Staff liaison.
- Ability to respond to emails quickly (typically within 2 business days).
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
Timeline
May 1 - May 31, 2024: Nominations Accepted
June 21, 2024: Candidates Announced at Annual Business Meeting. Nominations Taken from the Floor
September 2 – 25, 2024: Online Voting
October 2024: Election Results Announced
If one candidate for a particular position does not receive a majority (over 50%) of the vote, a run-off election will be conducted October 11-November 15, 2024, with the results announced the last week of November.
The Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is comprised of the president, immediate past president, two elected members, and one member appointed by the president. The current members of the Nominating Committee are:
- Jorge Haddad (Chair - Immediate Past IUGA President)
- Fred Milani (IUGA President)
- Surandhra Ramphal (Member at Large)
- Astrid Vollebregt (Member at Large)
- Ranee Thakar (Presidential Appointee)