IPTA is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for open Councilor and Officer positions beginning in March 2027.  Nominations and applications are welcome from anyone who has been an IPTA member in good standing for at least 1 year. Service to IPTA on committees or special activities relevant to Association is an asset.

We are seeking to appoint the following Officer positions to the Executive Council:

• President-Elect
• Secretary-Treasurer
• We are also seeking to fill 5 Councilor positions.

All applications will be reviewed by the IPTA Nominations Committee, who will present a final slate of candidate officers and councilors to the IPTA membership for the 2026 election.

The deadline for submission of applications is August 10, 2026.

Council Terms

• Councilors – 4 years
• Officers – 2 years

Click here to visit the IPTA Council Page Click here to read the IPTA By-Laws

Applications must be submitted by completing the online application form and by emailing requested documents to Katie Tait, IPTA Section Manager at TTS at katie.tait@tts.org.  Please review the following and gather all the information and documents prior to proceeding to apply.

You will be asked the following:

• Briefly describe your role as it relates to pediatric transplantation (Limit 50 words)
• Please list any involvement or activities you have participated in with IPTA
• Briefly describe your reason for applying for a leadership position at this time (Limit 100 words)

You will need to supply the following documents with your email application:

• Two letters of support from two members in good standing of IPTA.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Nominee Statement (300 words): Identify and describe a key issue addressing a challenge in pediatric transplantation and why you believe that it is a critical issue for IPTA to address. Please note that this will be used in materials sent to the IPTA membership.

Applicants will be notified in August 2026 as to the status of their acceptance to the election slate for the 2026 election (to run late August-September 2026). IF you are chosen for the ballot, you will be required to fill out the IPTA Conflict of Interest form for review prior to final acceptance.

Part A: Nominee Information

Part B: Position Applied For

Part C: Nominee Statement

Each nominee should submit a nominee statement, not to exceed 300 words. The statement should identify and describe one key issue addressing a challenge in pediatric transplantation. Include why you believe this is an important issue to address and champion (Limit 300 words).

Please note this statement will be used in materials sent to the IPTA membership.

Part D: Curriculum Vitae and Support of Nomination (Required at the time of submission)

Your Curriculum Vitae must be UPLOADED here.

Please also submit the name, phone number, and email address of the two (2) IPTA Members and you must upload their letters of support (PDF only) here for your nomination.