Delegate to AMA's House of Delegates

The Academy provides representation to the American Medical Association's House of Delegates; our current representative is Lee Tynes, MD, PhD, FACLP is serving a second 3-year term that began Aug 2023. This position plays a key role representing the Academy’s interests with the AMA.

Eligibility

Candidates must be a current AMA member at the time of application.

Application Process

Nominations will only be accepted online and must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Friday, February 28. The deadline will not be extended, and nominations submitted via other means will not be accepted.

NEW FOR 2026: Only self-nomination will be accepted; if you know someone who may be a good fit for this important role, please encourage them to apply.

You may nominate yourself or another. If you nominate someone else, please confirm in advance that s/he is a current member in good standing. The most important element of the nomination process is the Letter of Candidacy, which MUST, in addition to any comments you make in support of your candidacy or that of your nominee, include the following sections: 

• Describe your past or present involvement with the AMA, in particular highlighting any volunteer positions. Comment on experience with the House of Delegates, where applicable. Indicate knowledge and experience of the governance structure of the AMA.
• Explain you wish to serve in this role and what contributions you or your candidate can make if selected. This explanation may be strengthened by referring to experience and contributions outside the Academy that would make a candidate particularly qualified for service in this role.
• A summary of your volunteer history and service with the Academy.
• A statement agreeing to personally attend, wherever possible, scheduled society meetings.

Application forms

To apply, visit this link.

What does service as ACLP's representative to the AMA's House of Delegates involve?

AMA's House of Delegates meets twice a year, in June at the AMA's Annual Meeting, and in November at the AMA's Interim Meeting. ACLP's delegate will be expected to attend both, including House of Delegates and section council activities, which in total can amount to a commitment of about 5-6 days for each meeting. ACLP reimburses expenses for attendance at both meetings.

ACLP's delegate will meet with the Academy Board at the annual meeting, usually on the Wednesday preceding the first day of the annual meeting, for about 20 mins. A written report is requested twice a year: in the spring, in advance of the Board's spring meeting; and in the fall, prior to the annual meeting.

What kind of work is expected of the person occupying this role?

Our AMA representative is expected to attend all AMA sessions and meetings of the Psychiatry Caucus of the House of Delegates. The ACLP's delegate will be expected to liaise with the Psychiatry Section Council, as invited, and to provide input, as requested, regarding policy of particular relevance to C-L Psychiatry.

Process & Notifications

Feb 28: Call for nominations closes
March: Nominating Committee reviews candidates, selects and recommends to the Board a single nominee for each role for endorsement
April - May: ACLP Board ratifies nominee
June: All candidates notified