The office of the President is a 6-year commitment:
● 2023-2025 President-elect
● 2025-2027 President
● and 2027-2029 Past President
Evaluation Criteria
Technical Skills
● Long experience within MDS, knowledge of the Society
● Served as an IEC Member and as an Officers (Treasurer and/or Secretary) or in other key Society Committees and Roles
Group Skills
● Ability to work in teams
● Prioritize Society/group goals over individual goals
Interpersonal Skills
● Outstanding scientific and/or clinical reputation
● Ability to create and maintain relationships within and without MDS
● Build a climate of trust among Officers and IEC
● Global mindset and ability to communicate effectively across cultures
Personal Skills
● Strategic thinking – "analyze events, perceive trends, anticipate changes, and recognize opportunities and threats"
● Willingness to innovate and be proactive
Personal Attributes
● Affinity to MDS and its mission
● Honesty and integrity
● Time and capacity to commit to the organization
● Ability to represent the Society
The Secretary position is a 4-year commitment:
● 2023-2025 Secretary- or Treasurer-elect
● 2025-2027 Secretary or Treasurer
Evaluation Criteria
Technical Skills
● Long experience within MDS, knowledge of the Society
● Served as a member of the International Executive Committee, on MDS Committees as Chairs, and/or have been involved within their Regional Sections
Group Skills
● Ability to work in teams
● Prioritize Society/group goals over individual goals
Interpersonal Skills
● Outstanding scientific and/or clinical reputation (expert power)
● Ability to create and maintain relationships within and without MDS
● Participate in a climate of trust among Officers and IEC
● Global mindset and ability to communicate effectively across cultures
Personal Skills
● Strategic thinking – "analyze events, perceive trends, anticipate changes, and recognize opportunities and threats"
● Willingness to innovate and be proactive
Personal Attributes
● Affinity to MDS and its mission
● Honesty and integrity
● Time and capacity to commit to the organization
● Ability to represent the Society
International Executive Committee (IEC) member positions are a 4-year commitment of two 2-year terms.
Evaluation Criteria
Technical Skills
● Experience within MDS.
● Served on MDS Committees and have been involved within their Regional Sections
Group Skills
● Prioritize Society/group goals over individual goals
Interpersonal Skills
● Outstanding scientific and/or clinical reputation
● Ability to create and maintain relationships within and without MDS
● Participate in a climate of trust among IEC
● Global mindset and ability to communicate effectively across cultures
Personal Skills
● Strategic thinking – "analyze events, perceive trends, anticipate changes, and recognize opportunities and threats"
● Willingness to innovate and be proactive
Personal Attributes
● Affinity to MDS and its mission
● Honesty and integrity
● Time and capacity to commit to the organization
● Ability to represent the Society