Call for Nominations Now Open: ISTAP Board of Directors (2026)

The International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) is pleased to announce that the Call for Nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors is now open.

ISTAP is committed to a transparent, equitable, and globally representative nomination and election process. We encourage qualified members from across our international community to consider stepping into a leadership role and contributing to our mission of achieving A World Without Skin Tears.

Key Dates

• Call for Nominations Opens: April 9, 2026

• Nomination Deadline: May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Positions Open for Nomination

Executive Position

• President-Elect

  • Term: May 27, 2026 – May 2028

  • Automatically assumes the role of President (May 2028 – May 2030)

Regional Director Positions

• Asia

• Australia / New Zealand

• Latin America (Portuguese)

• Latin America (Spanish)

• United Kingdom

All Regional Director terms run from May 27, 2026 – May 2028, with eligibility for an additional two-year term.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for nomination, candidates must:

• Be an ISTAP Member in good standing

• Be a healthcare professional with a focus on wound management and/or skin tear prevention

• Meet all governance and eligibility criteria outlined in the official nomination materials

Nomination Process

Nominations must be submitted online and include:

• Nomination Form

• Nomination Acceptance Form

• Consent to Serve Form

All required forms must be completed by the May 8, 2026 deadline.

Submit a nomination: www.skintears.org/call-for-nominations

Election Process

• All nominations are reviewed by the ISTAP Nominating Committee

• Acclamation occurs if a position is uncontested

• Elections (if required) will take place at the ISTAP AGM on May 27, 2026

• Voting is conducted via secure and anonymous Zoom polling

• Only ISTAP Class A Members (Board of Directors) are eligible to vote

Get Involved

Serving on the ISTAP Board of Directors is a meaningful opportunity to help shape global practice, advance education, and support innovation in skin tear prevention and management.

We strongly encourage interested and qualified members to put their names forward or nominate a colleague who is passionate about advancing wound care globally.

• For full details and to access nomination forms, please visit: www.skintears.org/call-for-nominations 

• If you have any questions or do not receive confirmation of your submission, please contact: info@skintears.org