AO CMF Latin America Board Elections—Call for Applications
On behalf of the AO CMF Latin America (AO CMF LAT) Nomination Committee (NomCom), we are pleased to announce the call for application for AO CMF Latin America Board Community Development Officer and Research and Development Officer positions.
Open positions
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AO CMF Community Development Officer
A highly motivated individual with a dedication to sharing and encouraging ideas across professional and cultural boundaries. A successful applicant becomes a member of the AO CMF LAT board and the AO CMF Community Development Commission (CDC) and support developing and managing a diverse worldwide network of surgeons. The applicant needs to be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and is expected to have the vision to contribute to the AO CMF community. The new officer would help setting new standards and position AO CMF as a global community of experts in the field of craniomaxillofacial surgery.
Start date: July 1, 2026
End date: June 30, 2028
Term: Two years (with option to renew for one additional term of 3 years, max. 2 terms) -
AO CMF Research and Development Officer
A highly motivated individual with a track record in carrying out and managing (pre-)clinical research at an international level. The applicant needs to be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and is expected to have the vision to lead and contribute to AO CMF Research and to help us set new standards and position AO CMF as an academic leader in Craniomaxillofacial research.
Start date: July 1, 2026
End date: June 30, 2028
Term: Two years (with option to renew for one additional term of 3 years, max. 2 terms)
Our commitment to equal opportunities for all
At the AO Foundation, we welcome applications from all, believing that diverse perspectives drive innovation and foster our mission to improve patient care and outcomes.
How to apply
Applicants who meet the criteria outlined under Requirements in the job descriptions are invited to submit their applications—including their CV and letter of intent—via the online submission system. Links to apply for each position can be found in the Open positions section. Completed applications, including a description of the candidate’s top five priorities if elected (to be entered directly into the submission system under Motivation), must be submitted to AO CMF between January 14 , 2026 and January 26, 2026, by 23:59 (Brasilia UTC -3). In addition, the Candidates are required to renew AO CMF membership by 23:59 January 26, 2026 (Brasilia UTC -3).
Eligibility and requirements
Please see the election page within the detailed Job Description for the positions, as well as the Conflict of Interest page:
Electorate and votes
Based on the Terms of Reference, the electorate is selected by the following criteria:
- Active local, regional or international AO CMF LA Faculty with board approval.
- Candidates running for election have no voting rights.
- Each voting member has one (1) vote.
- Voters must have a valid membership at the time of the election and be residents of the region, renew your AO CMF membership by January 26, 2026, midnight UTC -3
- The nominated candidates must be elected and confirmed by the AO CMF International Board.
Voting mechanism
First-past-the-post by anonymous e-voting:
- Multiple run-off electronic voting process
- Participation quorum required: 30%
- If a candidate reaches an absolute majority in any round, they are the winner
- The candidate with the least votes is eliminated at each round
- Another round is carried out as long as no candidate reaches an absolute majority
- If a candidate runs for a second term, and no other candidate applies for the position, a qualified majority of votes (75% +1) is necessary
AO CMF invites eligible candidates to apply.
If you fulfill the requirements provided in the job descriptions, please use our submission tool to follow the submission process.
If you have any questions or issues accessing the online submission system, please contact Yasmine Sensão via email to yasmine.sensao@aofoundation.org
Nomination Committee AO CMF (for Community Development):
Juan Larrañaga, Nicolas Homsi, Gopal Krishnan, Ana Catalina Tobon, Fadi Zibdeh
Nomination Committee AO CMF (for Research and Development):
Juan Larrañaga, Nicolas Homsi, Gopal Krishnan, Thomas Dodson, Stefano Fusetti