2026 AASLD Committee Nominations
The 2026 AASLD Committee Nominations are here. Below is a list of vacant positions. Current and active AASLD members have the opportunity to peer or self-nominate. Each member can be nominated for 1 committee per cycle.
To apply for a 2026 Committee position, go to our submission platform.
The nomination period will run through Thursday, May 15th - Monday, June 16th at 11:59pm EDT. If you have any questions regarding the AASLD Committee nominations process, please email committeeservice@aasld.org
2026 AASLD Committee Nominations
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Commitment to Inclusion & Representation:
AASLD is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences feel welcomed and valued across the hepatology community. For this year’s nomination ballot, we encourage submissions that reflect a broad mix of perspectives, including differences in career stage, professional background, and personal experience. If you are a nominator, we strongly encourage you to nominate based on these guidelines.

Nomination Guidelines:
- All current and active AASLD members can participate in the nomination process.
- Peer-nominations and self-nominations are accepted.
- Both the nominator and the nominee must be current AASLD members in good standing.
- Each member can only submit one self-nomination. If a member appears in more than one nomination ballot, an intent-to-serve request will be requested of the member for a top-pick position.
- Members may nominate one committee per cycle.
Nomination Ballot Form
If you are self-nominating, you will be asked to provide the following information:
- Full name
- Institution
- Email address
- Abridged version of your CV – (no more than 4 pages)
- Demographic information
- Committee Choice
- Personal Statement: briefly describe your experience, competencies, and interests relevant to the committee selections in question.
- If you are applying for a chair or chair-elect position, please indicate that in your personal statement.
If you are peer-nominating, you will be asked to provide the following information:
- Full name of nominee.
- Email address of nominee.
- Committee you are nominating them for.
- Your nominee will receive an email to fill out the application.
Committee Vacancies for 2026
Annual Meeting Education Committee
- 6 Openings
- 5 Member
- 1 International Member
Basic Research Committee
- 3 Openings
- 3 Member
Clinical Research Committee
- 6 Openings
- 4 Member
- 1 International Member
- 1 Pediatric Member
Communications and Technology Committee
- 4 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 3 Member
Continuing Medical Education Committee
- 4 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 3 Member
Ethics Committee
- 3 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 2 Member
Finance Committee
- 2 Openings
- 2 Member
Fundamentals of Liver Disease (FOLD) Curriculum Committee
- 3 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 2 Member
Global Outreach and Engagement Committee
- 4 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 3 Member
Hepatology Associates Committee
- 4 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 2 Member
- 2 Associate Member
Inclusion and Diversity Committee
- 6 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 3 Member
- 2 Trainee Member
Individual Fundraising Committee
- 3 Openings
- 3 Member
Industry Advancement Committee
- 3 Openings
- 1 Chair- Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 2 Member
Journals Publications Committee
- 5 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 4 Member
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee
- 5 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 4 Member
Membership and Mentorship Committee
- 4 Openings
- 2 Member
- 1 Surgeon
- 1 Associate Member
Online Learning Committee
- 5 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect
- 3 Member
- 1 Associate Member
Practice Guidelines Committee
- 6 Openings
- 4 Member
- 1 Pediatric Member
- 1 Surgeon Member
Practice Metrics Committee
- 3 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 2 Member
Public Policy Committee
- 4 Openings
- 3 Member
- 1 Surgeon Member
Research Awards Committee
- 12 Openings
- 12 Member
Surgery and Liver Transplantation Committee
- 2 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect (Vice-Chair)
- 1 Member
Training and Workforce Committee
- 2 Openings
- 1 Chair-Elect
- 1 Member
Women’s Initiative Committee
- 2 Openings
- 2 Member