AO CMF call for applications
Open position: AO CMF International Board chairperson
AO CMF has opened the call for applications for the position of the AO CMF International Board Chairperson.
The first term of office of current AO CMF International Chairperson Amir Elbarbary, Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Ain-Shams Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt ends on June 30, 2027.
​​Therefore, AO CMF is beginning the election process for the position of AO CMF International Board Chairperson this summer 2026, and invites candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria to submit their applications by August 31, 2026, at 11:59pm Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Open position: AO CMF International Board Chairperson
AO CMF is looking for a highly motivated individual of international repute and excellent global scientific and clinical recognition. The successful applicant will lead the AO CMF International Board by overseeing and managing all board activities. The applicant needs to be able to work in a multicultural environment with no travel restrictions and is expected to have the vision to lead and contribute to AO CMF, to help set new standards, and position AO CMF as a global leader in craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery.
Start date: July 1, 2027
End date: June 30, 2030
Term: Three years (with option to be reelected for one additional term)