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ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be: The Resident Organization of the American Association of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgeons, hereinafter referred to as the ROAAOMS. The ROAAOMS is an integral
component of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons comprised of residents, andOMS interns enrolled in Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited oral and maxillofacial
surgery training programs.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of the ROAAOMS shall be to:
A. Introduce oral and maxillofacial surgery residents and interns hereinafter referred to as
members, of accredited training programs in the United States to the processes of organizeddentistry. To foster interest, aid, and provide resources for interested members to gain
experience with academic, research, professional, legislative, and economic factors that affectour specialty.
B. Provide a mechanism for ideas, suggestions and comments from all members to be voiced at anational level and disseminate important information from the American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgeons to members.
C. Establish liaisons with other professional organizations, serve in a consulting capacity, and makerecommendations on matters relating to oral and maxillofacial surgery residents, and to assist in
the education and recruitment of highly qualified individuals into oral surgery training.
D. The committee shall present to the AAOMS Board of Trustees recommendations designed topromote and protect the role of oral and maxillofacial surgery residents and interns related totheir activities with and within these institutions and organizations
ARTICLE III: ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Dissolution
If ROAAOMS is dissolved at any time, no part of its funds or property shall be distributed to or
among its members. After payment of all indebtedness of the organization, its surplus funds andproperty shall be reallocated at the discretion of the American Association of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgeons’ Board of Trustees.
Section 2. Headquarters
The registered office of the ROAAOMS shall be known as the American Association of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons headquarters located at 9700 West Bryn Mawr Avenue,
Rosemont, Illinois 60018.
Section 3. Membership
A. The members of the ROAAOMS shall be residents and interns in CODA accredited postgraduate training programs in oral and maxillofacial surgery as stated in Chapter I, Section
20, Subsection J of the AAOMS Bylaws.
B. The President, Immediate Past President and committee liaison positions shall be the only
members who may have completed their training programs that may retain membership
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C. Membership of residents is a standard privilege granted by virtue of enrollment in an
accredited postgraduate training program in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Membership of
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D. Membership shall be terminated when a member graduates, resigns, or is dismissed froman accredited postgraduate training program in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Whendismissed, written notification needs to be sent to the AAOMS by the respective program
director. Reinstatement will require re-enrollment in a CODA accredited training programand verification must be provided from the respective program director.
Section 4. Benefits of Membership
A. Members may attend the AAOMS Annual Meeting free of charge until July 31. After July 31,
members can purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $50.
B. Members may attend the ROAAOMS Resident Education Program and related events held inconjunction with the AAOMS Annual Meeting free of charge.
C. Resident members have access to all AAOMS products and services at the levels and prices
offered to all other categories of members. This shall include access to the AAOMS Website,
Career Line and Member Information Line.
D. All ROAAOMS members registered with the AAOMS receive the quarterly electronic email
broadcast, Resident E-News, which is a newsletter dedicated to resident issues and the bimonthly, AAOMS Today, a newspaper which highlights current activities of the Association.
E. Residents may become members of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation (OMSF)
by contributing $50 to the foundation.
F. Residents may become members of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Political Action
Committee (OMSPAC) through $5 voluntary donation for regular resident level or $50 for
OMSPAC elite.
G. Residents may contact AAOMS Headquarters to obtain information such as: hospitalprivileges, research opportunities, anesthesia issues, education, training and scope ofpractice, practice management, reimbursement, governmental activities, membershipinquiries, employment and continuing education opportunities.
H. Residents will obtain a Resident Membership Directory, Resident Handbook, OMS Reference
Guide and access to educational resources online.
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Chief Residents will obtain a membership packet in the Fall of their final year with important
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First year residents will receive a welcome packet including their membership ID number
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ARTICLE IV: GOVERNMENT
The legislative and administrative body of the ROAAOMS shall be the Executive
Committee.
ARTICLE V: OFFICERS
A. Executive Committee
The officers of the ROAAOMS who serve on the Executive Committee are the President, Vice
President, and Immediate Past President. Additionally, the Executive Committee shall include six
District Representatives and three Committee Liaisons appointed by the previous Executive
Committee. One (1) staff liaison will serve as the Executive Committee manager. In addition, the
AAOMS Vice President and AAOMS President-Elect will serve as AAOMS Board of Trustees’
Liaison to the ROAAOMS. The ROAAOMS Vice President and President shall succeed to theirrespective offices by virtue of prior appointment by the AAOMS Board of Trustees.
Reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing one’s duties as a committee member shallbe in accordance with AAOMS policies. Selection process of each position can be found in
Article VIII of these Guidelines. A description of responsibilities by position can be found in
Article XI of these Guidelines. Non-categorical OMS residents will not be eligible to serve as an
officer or executive committee member.
B. Appointed Officers
Appointment of any liaisons to any AAOMS Standing or Special Committee will be at thediscretion of the ROAAOMS President and the bylaws of the respective committee.
Appointment to ROAAOMS Special Committees will be at the discretion of the ROAAOMS
President. In addition, six members of the ROAAOMS Executive Committee will be appointed tobe members of the ROAAOMS delegation to the AAOMS House of Delegates. Please refer toArticle VIII for detailed selection process.
ARTICLE VI: CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTThe Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Pledge of the ROAAOMS shall be consistent with thatof the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and shall govern the professional
conduct of all members. Members of this organization shall be governed in ethical matters by the
AAOMS Code of Professional Conduct.
ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS
These Operating Guidelines may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the ROAAOMS
Executive Committee, provided the proposed amendment shall have been presented in written form to
the Executive Committee at least thirty (30) days prior to a ROAAOMS Executive Committee meeting.
Amendments must have final approval by the AAOMS Board of Trustees. A quorum is defined as six (6)voting members of the ROAAOMS Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VIII: SELECTION/TERM OF OFFICE
A. President
The position of President will be filled by the Vice-President selected the previous year and willassume responsibility as President upon the selection of a new Vice-President. The term will be
one year and upon completion of this term the President will assume the role of Immediate
Past-President. In the event that the President position becomes vacant, the Vice-President
shall assume the duties of the President.
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The Vice-President is to be appointed by the AAOMS Board of Trustees. This officer serves a one
year term commencing with the adjournment of the AAOMS Annual Meeting immediately after
appointment and ending with the adjournment of the subsequent AAOMS Annual Meeting, at
which time the Vice-President will assume the responsibilities of President of the ROAAOMS.
The Vice-President must have a minimum of eighteen (18) months of oral and maxillofacial
surgery training remaining and holds and/or has held an appointment as an executive
committee member of ROAAOMS. In the event that the Vice-President position becomesvacant, the President shall appoint the duties of Vice-President temporarily to a Committee
Liaison. Additional applications would then be accepted for Vice President. ROAAOMS officers
will then craft a letter of support to supplement the applications for review by the AAOMS
Board of Trustees (BOT) for Vice Presidential appointment. A non-categorical oral andmaxillofacial surgery intern may not apply for Vice-President.
An applicant must submit a completed application for ROAAOMS review by March 15th. An
application is detailed in Article IX. Upon submission, the ROAAOMS Officers will review theapplication and submit to the Board of Trustees (BOT) a letter of support for a candidate toassist the BOT in its selection process. A letter will be provided to the BOT by April 1st.
C. Immediate Past President
The position of Immediate Past President will be filled by the previous President upon the
installation of the new President. The Immediate Past President will retain voting rights
regardless of AAOMS membership status.
D. Committee Liaison Representatives
The position of Committee Liaison Representative will be appointed by the presiding ROAAOMS
officers (Vice President, President, Immediate Past) based on a predetermined application
process, as described in Article IX. They will be appointed in August to serve a one (1) year term.
The term will commence at the adjournment of the AAOMS Annual Meeting immediately after
appointment and end with the adjournment of the subsequent AAOMS Annual Meeting. The
committee liaisons will represent ROAAOMS on various AAOMS standing committees as
described in Article XIV. The Committee Liaison Representatives must have served as a memberof the ROAAOMS Executive Committee prior to appointment. If an applicant was not chosen forthe position of Committee Liaison, they are still eligible to be appointed/considered for the
position of the District Representative. A non-categorical oral surgery intern may not apply forthe position of Committee Liaison.
E. District Representatives
District Representatives are appointed by the presiding Executive Committee members of
ROAAOMS by application process as described in Article IX. The application deadline is August
1st and selection is made in August. The district representative will serve a one year term
beginning at the adjournment of the AAOMS annual meeting following appointment. District
Representatives have the option of running for another term. District Representatives musthave eighteen (18) months of oral and maxillofacial surgery training remaining.
F. Program Liaisons
One (1) Program Liaison will be appointed per accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery program.
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the District Representative will provide an application on behalf of the Executive Committee of
ROAAOMS to make a selection. The application will require submission of a Curriculum Vitae,
letter of intent by the applicant stating his/her interest in ROAAOMS and the standards by which
they wish to serve as Program Liaison, and letter of recommendation from an attending in therespective program’s Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: the letter should include theapplicant’s participation in clinical and professional activity. If the applicant wishes to submit
additional letters from a person not listed previously, i.e. research faculty, mentor, they may doso as a supplement. The members of the ROAAOMS EC will review the application of individuals
interested in serving as Program Liaison and a decision will be made two (2) weeks after
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G. ROAAOMS Delegation to the AAOMS House of Delegates
Selection of the delegates and alternate delegates and remaining delegation shall be based on
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1. Delegates
The ROAAOMS President and the Vice President shall serve as the two voting delegates to
the AAOMS House of Delegates.
2. Alternate Delegates
Two Alternate Delegates shall be selected by the President from the members of the
ROAAOMS Executive Committee that comprise the ROAAOMS AAOMS HOD Delegation.
3. ROAAOMS Delegation (6 total members)
The delegation will be comprised of the ROAAOMS President, Vice President, Immediate
Past President and the District Representatives from the districts not represented by the
President, Vice President and/or Immediate Past President. If a District Representative is notable to participate in the delegation, the President will appoint a Committee Liaison to theirposition. All members of the delegation must attend the summer caucus meeting.
H. ROAAOMS Special Committees
The ROAAOMS President is able to create task-oriented special committees to expedite
ROAAOMS business. The formation of a special committee must be approved by the ROAAOMS
Executive Committee (EC) through a majority vote. Special committees will need to renew at
each AAOMS Annual Meeting, if necessary.
ARTICLE IX: APPOINTMENT APPLICATION PROCESS
A. Vice President
Applications for the office of Vice-President shall be by application to AAOMS by March 15th. The
application shall include a letter of intent explaining the applicants’ reasons for desiring theposition; a curriculum vitae; a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the residency
program of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. A signed letter of approval by the applicants’ Program
Director should be included, as well. The letter of approval will be provided by ROAAOMS andwill outline the responsibilities that the applicant will assume upon being selected to serve as an
Executive Committee member. The application will be reviewed by the officers of ROAAOMS.
ROAAOMS officers will craft a letter of support to supplement the application for review by the
AAOMS Board of Trustees (BOT). The BOT will provide their selection by June of that year. The
appointment to the position of Vice President will be announced in August.
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Nominations for the offices of Committee Liaison shall be by application to the ROAAOMS by
August 1st. This shall include a letter of intent explaining the applicants’ reasons for desiring theposition; a curriculum vitae; a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the residency
of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. A signed letter of approval by the applicants’ Program Director
should be included, as well. The letter of approval will be provided by ROAAOMS and will outline
the responsibilities that the applicant will assume upon being selected to serve as an Executive
Committee member. The appointments for each position will be announced in August.
C. District Representative
Nominations for the office of District Representative shall be by application to ROAAOMS by
August 1st. This shall include a letter of intent explaining the applicants’ reasons for desiring theposition; a curriculum vitae; a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the residency
of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. A signed letter of approval by the applicants’ Program Director
should be included, as well. The letter of approval will be provided by ROAAOMS and will outline
the responsibilities that the applicant will assume upon being selected to serve as an Executive
Committee member. The appointments will be made by the ROAAOMS executive committee
and will be announced in August.
ARTICLE X: RESTRICTIONS TO OFFICE
No member shall hold more than one appointed ROAAOMS EC position during any term. A member ofthe ROAAOMS Executive Committee may be removed from the Executive Committee following amajority vote of the ROAAOMS Executive Committee on a motion to rescind the election of a member,
following delivery of notice to the accused member and in accordance with the principles of fairness anddue process.
ARTICLE XI: DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
A. President
It shall be the duty of the President:
1. To serve as an official representative of the ROAAOMS in cooperation with the AAOMS in its
contacts with governmental, civic, business, and professional organizations for the purposeof advancing the objectives and policies of the ROAAOMS and the AAOMS.
2. To develop the order of business and preside at all of the Executive Committee sessions
3. To serve as one of the two voting resident delegates to the AAOMS House of Delegates inaccordance with Article XIV of these guidelines.
4. To appoint two members of the executive committee to serve as an alternate delegate torepresent the ROAAOMS in the AAOMS House of Delegates.
5. To appoint committee members to required positions, as necessary. Appointments will be
subject to majority approval of the Executive Committee, except as otherwise provided inthese Operating Guidelines, where applicable.
6. To serve as an ex-officio member with the right to cast a tie-breaking vote on all committeesof the ROAAOMS.
7. To re-appoint any vacancy in the Executive Committee and to re-appoint all other vacancies
not provided for in these Operating Guidelines.
8. To make an annual report of the ROAAOMS activities and accomplishments that will bemade available, to the AAOMS Board of Trustees and the Faculty Section.
9. To succeed to the office of Immediate Past President without election following his or her
term as President.
10. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these Operating Guidelines and theadopted parliamentary authority.
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11. To serve as the ROAAOMS liaison to the AAOMS Committees, as determined incollaboration with the Vice President, Immediate Past President and Committee Liaisons.
12. To select the recipients of the various scholarships offered to residents.
13. To coordinate with ROAAOMS officers prior to and immediately after attending AAOMS
committee meetings. This will include submission of meeting report to the ROAAOMS EC forreview.
14. To serve as the ROAAOMS Liaison to the AAOMS Committee on Membership
15. To serve as the ROAAOMS Liaison to the AAOMS Special Committee on Emerging Leaders in
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B. Vice-President
It shall be the duty of the Vice-President:
1. To assist the President as required.
2. To actively serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
3. To serve as President in the event of the President’s absence or vacancy.
4. To succeed to the office of President without election following his or her term as Vice
President.
5. To serve a one-year term on the OMSPAC Board that begins the following January 1 after
election and ends December 31.
6. To serve as the ROAAOMS liaison to the Committee on Governmental Affairs
7. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these Operating Guidelines and theadopted parliamentary authority.
8. To serve as one of the two voting resident delegates to the AAOMS House of Delegates inaccordance with Article XIV of these guidelines.
9. To coordinate with ROAAOMS officers prior to and immediately after attending AAOMS
committee meetings. This will include submission of meeting report to the ROAAOMS EC forreview.
C. Immediate Past-President
It shall be the duty of the Immediate Past-President:
1. To assist the President as required.
2. To actively serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
3. To serve as the ROAAOMS liaison to the AAOMS Committees, as determined incollaboration with the Vice President, Immediate Past President, and Committee Liaisons.
4. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these Operating Guidelines and theadopted parliamentary authority.
5. To coordinate with ROAAOMS officers prior to and immediately after attending AAOMS
committee meetings. This will include submission of meeting report to the ROAAOMS EC forreview.
D. AAOMS Committee Liaison
It shall be the duty of the Committee Liaison Representatives:
1. To assist the President as required.
2. To actively serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
3. To provide representation for the ROAAOMS Executive Committee on AAOMS committees
4. To provide resident input at the national level through various AAOMS committees toimprove and enhance communication between residents and AAOMS members and fellows.

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6. To determine, along with the other Executive Committee members, an interim ROAAOMS
policy in emergency situations between annual session of the ROAAOMS.
7. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these Operating Guidelines and theadopted parliamentary authority.
E. District Representative
It shall be the duty of the District Representatives:
1. To assist the President as required.
2. To actively serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
3. To provide representation on the Executive Committee for the ROAAOMS membership of
the AAOMS geographical district they represent.
4. To maintain active liaison with training programs and constituent members in the
representative’s respective district.
5. To determine, along with the other Executive Committee members, an interim ROAAOMS
policy in emergency situations between annual session of the ROAAOMS.
6. To perform such other duties as may be provided in these Operating Guidelines and theadopted parliamentary authority.
7. To coordinate with ROAAOMS officers prior to and immediately after attending AAOMS
committee meetings. This will include submission of meeting report to the ROAAOMS EC forreview.
F. Program Liaisons
It shall be the duty of the Program Liaison:
1. To serve as a point-of-contact and improve communication between the ROAAOMS
Executive Committee and OMS residents at each respective program.
2. To disseminate relevant news and pertinent updates to fellow residents, as provided by the
ROAAOMS Executive Committee, in a timely fashion.
3. To provide feedback to the ROAAOMS Executive Committee to help improve the Program
Liaison position.
4. To promote and encourage the active involvement of residents, fellows and faculty at all
AAOMS sponsored events.
5. Aid in the recruitment of a new Program Liaison to represent their program at the end of
their term.
6. To contribute to their respective district newsletter
G. ROAAOMS Delegation to the AAOMS House of Delegates
It shall be the duty of the ROAAOMS Delegation to the AAOMS House of Delegates:
1. To attend all House Sessions, his or her respective District Caucus meetings,
as well as any other ROAAOMS Delegation meetings unless excused by the President.
2. To attend his or her respective summer district caucus meeting
H. ROAAOMS Special Committees
It shall be the duty of members of ROAAOMS Special Committees:
1. To actively participate in committee functions and advance the mission of the committee.
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A. The Executive Committee conducts all business of the ROAAOMS in accordance to Illinois State
law. The Executive Committee operates under these operating guidelines and under the
direction of the AAOMS Board of Trustees.
B. The Executive Committee shall have the power to establish rules and regulations consistent withthese Operating Guidelines to oversee its organization, procedure and conduct.
C. To submit the ROAAOMS Annual Report describing the activities of the ROAAOMS since theprevious AAOMS Annual Meeting for review during the AAOMS Board of Trustees Marchmeeting.
D. To review all committee annual reports and take appropriate action.
ARTICLE XIII: SESSIONS
A. Regular Sessions
There shall be at least one (1) regular session of the Executive Committee. Each committee
member shall be given at least thirty (30) day notice. Additional sessions of the Executive
Committee may be scheduled as required.
B. Special Sessions
Special sessions may be called at any time by the President or upon request of any six (6)members of the Executive Committee with approval by the AAOMS Board of Trustees. Eachcommittee member shall be given at least thirty (30) day notice of any such session.
C. Conference Calls
Telephone conference calls may be used in addition to regular and special sessions of thecommittee provided due notice is given to each member of the committee at least thirty (30)days prior to the conference call.
D. Quorum
A majority of the voting members of the Executive Committee, six (6) members, shall constitutea quorum.
ARTICLE XIV: AAOMS COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
A. Appointment and Term of Appointment
Appointment of any liaisons to any AAOMS Standing or Special Committee will be at thediscretion of the ROAAOMS President and the bylaws of the respective committee.
Appointment will be for one year beginning and ending at annual session. Vacancies will befilled by an additional appointment by the ROAAOMS President only for the remainder of the
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Duties Common to all AAOMS Standing and Special Committees
In addition to the aforementioned duties outlined in Article XI, Section D, each committee shallsubmit to the Executive Committee an annual written report. The reports shall include major
actions of the committee for that year and provide sufficient context for succeeding committee
liaison’s success.
1. Committee on Membership (CM)
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Political Action Committee (OMSPAC) Board

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3. Committee on Governmental Affairs (CGA)
4. Committee on Continuing Education and Professional Development (CCEPD)
5. Committee on Healthcare Policy Coding and Reimbursement (CHPCR)
6. Committee on Research Planning and Technology Assessment (CRPTA)
7. Committee on Public & Professional Communication (CPPC)
8. Special Committee on Emerging Leaders in OMS (SCELOMS)
9. Special Committee on Emerging Practice Models in OMS (SCEPMOMS)
10. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) Editorial Board
11. Women in OMS Special Interest Group
C. ROAAOMS Liaison Director to OMS Foundation Board of Directors
The President of ROAAOMS shall nominate one member of the Executive Committee to beappointed by the OMS Foundation Board to serve a term of two (2) years on the OMS
Foundation Board of Directors. To be considered, a nominee must be the President, Vice
President, or Immediate Past President, and must expect to be in an OMS residency during morethan one year of service on the OMS Foundation Board of Directors. Should the ROAAOMS
Liaison Director be unable to complete the two-year term, the Executive Committee of
ROAAOMS may nominate one of its members to serve out the remainder of the term of service
with approval of the OMS Foundation Board of Directors. Only one member of the ROAAOMS
Executive Committee shall serve on the OMS Foundation Board of Directors at any given time.
ARTICLE XV: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The current edition of Sturgis Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure shall govern this organizationin all parliamentary situations that are not provided for in the Operating Guidelines of the ROAAOMS.
These Operating Guidelines, herewith stated, shall have effect immediately upon adoption and all
conflicting laws, chapters, sections, articles and parts of sections of these Operating Guidelines shallstand repealed.

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