We are pleased to offer members three new, free online communities for physician executives, Asian healthcare leaders and LGBTQ healthcare leaders. The communities’ platform makes it easier than ever for peers to connect in real time, tackle issues together and ask important career-related questions. Members can participate in discussion threads, share resources and best practices, and crowdsource innovative ideas and solutions.

To join, follow these steps:

1. Log in to my.ache.org.
2. Under “Helpful Links” on the right-hand side, click the last option, “My Communities.”
3. Click the “Add” button to choose the online communities you wish to join. An MD or DO degree is required to join the Physician Executive Community.
4. Watch your inbox for your welcome email and instructions to access your new community! The email will arrive within 24 hours.

We hope you will join these communities. If you have any questions, please email communitymanager@ache.org.

ACHE’s 2022–2023 Nominating Committee is calling for applications for service beginning in 2023. ACHE Fellows are eligible for the Chair-Elect and Governor vacancies and are eligible for the Nominating Committee vacancies within their districts. Those interested in pursuing applications should review the candidate guidelines for the competencies and qualifications required for these important roles. Open positions on the slate include:

• Nominating Committee Member, District 2 (two-year term ending in 2025)
• Nominating Committee Member, District 3 (two-year term ending in 2025)
• Nominating Committee Member, District 6 (two-year term ending in 2025)
• Four Governors (three-year terms ending in 2026)
• Chair-Elect

Please refer to the following district designations for the open positions:

• District 2: District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
• District 3: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
• District 6: Air Force, Army, Navy, Veterans Affairs

Candidates for Chair-Elect and Governor should submit an application to serve that includes a copy of their resume and up to 10 letters of support. For details, please review the Candidate Guidelines, including guidance from the Board of Governors to the Nominating Committee regarding the personal competencies of Chair-Elect and Governor candidates and the composition of the Board of Governors.

Candidates for the Nominating Committee should only submit a letter of self-nomination and a copy of their resume.

Applications to serve and self-nominations must be submitted electronically to jnolan@ache.org and must be received by July 15. All correspondence should be addressed to Michael J. Fosina, FACHE, chair, Nominating Committee, c/o Julie Nolan, American College of Healthcare Executives, 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 1900, Chicago, IL 60606-6698.

The first meeting of ACHE’s 2022–2023 Nominating Committee will be held March 29 during the 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago. The committee will be in open session at 2:45 p.m. During the meeting, the Nominating Committee will conduct an orientation session for potential candidates regarding the nominating process. Immediately following the orientation, an open forum will be provided for ACHE members to present and discuss their views of ACHE leadership needs.

Following the July 15 submission deadline, the committee may meet to determine which candidates for Chair-Elect and Governor will be interviewed. All candidates will be notified of the committee’s decision via email by Sept. 30, and candidates for Chair-Elect and Governor will be interviewed in person Oct. 27.

To review the Candidate Guidelines, visit ache.org/CandidateGuidelines. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Nolan at (312) 424-9367 or jnolan@ache.org.

A new feature at this year’s 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership will be the Ignite Stage, which will be located in the Solutions Center. The Career Resource Center experts, Executive Search Firm and Executive Coach collaborators, patient safety partners and Health Administration Press authors will serve as featured faculty. They will be delivering multiple micro sessions, networking opportunities and panel discussions on a variety of topics that are geared toward audiences at all career levels. The Ignite Stage will be active daily throughout Congress with focused, career-related presentations, networking and open Q&A to engage all participants.

In addition, the Career Resource Center will be hosting an open access exhibit booth to support dialogue, conversations and appointments for Resume Review and Career Advising sessions. Open office hours and numerous complimentary resources and tools will also be available.

Registration is open for the 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership, March 28–31. Congress features an unparalleled selection of specialized education sessions and so much more:

• Expanded Pre-Congress events.
• Short trending sessions and professional development resources at the Solutions Center.
• Focused networking receptions.
• On-site career advising by appointment.

Visit ache.org/Congress to view the full agenda and plan your schedule.

You will also gain even more value by registering for the Virtual Leadership Symposium, April 11–12. Congress on Healthcare Leadership registrants receive a discounted registration for the symposium, with combined learning units from both events totaling 18+ ACHE Face-to-Face Education credits. Learn more.