Serving on an AST Communities of Practice (COP) Executive Committee is a unique opportunity to lead your peers, contribute to COP activities, and help advance your specialty within the transplant field. It’s also a chance to expand your network across AST, strengthen your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact on both the society and your professional community.
Self-nominations for the 2026-2027 COP Executive Committees are now open!
The deadline to submit your self-nomination is 11:59 PM ET on February 2, 2026.
Submit Your Self-NominationAvailable Positions for 2026-2027
| COP | Co-Chair | Member-at-Large | Early Career Member-at-Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP COP | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| COTS | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| DTO COP | 1 | 2 | No Vacancy |
| IDCOP | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| KPCOP | No Vacancy | 4 | 1 |
| LICOP | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| LDCOP | 1 | 2 (1 Liver Specialty Position) | 1 |
| PCOP | No Vacancy | 2 | 1 |
| PSECOP | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| RAP COP | No Vacancy | 2 | 1 |
| TCC COP | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| TYF COP | 1 | 2 | No Vacancy |
| TxAQM COP | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| TxDx COP | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| TxPharm COP | No Vacancy | 3 | 1 |
| WHCOP | No Vacancy | 3 | 1 |
Eligibility:
- Must be an active AST member, with membership renewed by December 31, 2025, and also a member of the COP for which you wish to nominate.
- You may only self-nominate for one COP position and be on the ballot for one position.
- You cannot self-nominate for a position you have already filled, unless you served less than half of the term
- COI (Conflict of Interest): The self-nomination application includes questions about potential conflicts of interest to confirm alignment with AST's Conflict of Interest Policy. Full COI disclosures will be requested for individuals who are elected after elections are completed.
- Early Career Member-at-Large Eligibility: To self-nominate for the Early Career Member-at-Large position, candidates must meet additional specific eligibility criteria. Please refer to the Early Career Member-at-Large Eligibility Guidelines for more information.
Questions?
For detailed information on the COP EC election process, review this COP EC Election Overview & Guidebook. This guide is an invaluable resource that outlines COP EC leadership responsibilities, expectations, and helpful tips on the election process.
If you have any additional questions regarding the self-nomination process, please contact Raffaella Troiano at rtroiano@myast.org.
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