The committee process is extremely important to the AAO-HNS/F. The actions by the Board of Directors stem for the most part from recommendations by Academy or Foundation committees. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard! I urge you to let your desire and willingness to serve on a committee be known, and if you see a need that should be addressed, channel your request through the appropriate Academy/Foundation committee. It’s your Academy. Get involved!
Ronald B. Kuppersmith, MD, MBA
President-Elect
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How do I join a committee?
- Review current committee openings in the November Bulletin or online
- Select up to three committees in an area of interest or expertise
- Must submit committee application online by February 1 of each year
Are there any restrictions in applying for a committee?
- Must be a member in good standing with the Academy;
- Must be a voting fellow, member, resident, scientific fellow, international fellow, and international member of the Academy to be eligible to serve as a committee member or consultant; and
- Must have an email address which you use daily.
What are the committee policies?
- Committee chairs and members typically serve on a committee for two (2) consecutive two-year terms, with a third reappointment granted in special circumstances. Consultants are appointed for one (1) two-year term.
- Committee members completing their term are advised to contact the chair and/or co-chair expressing an interest in being reappointed.
- Members, who have served six consecutive years on a committee, must wait two years before reapplying to the same committee.
- AAO-HNS/F policy limits the number of committees on which one can participate concurrently to no more than two.
What type of commitment is involved?
- Must attend committee meetings and participate in conference calls; NOTE: meetings are usually held during the Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
- Devote the time and effort required to accomplish the committees objectives; and
- Fulfill committee assignments on a timely basis as delegated by the committee chair
What are the benefits in serving on a committee?
- Become more involved in leadership
- Network with colleagues in your field of expertise
- Earn Honor Points for service on committees
- Influence the body of medicine
How are members selected to serve on AAO-HNS/F committees?
Applications must go through an approval process before selections are official:
- Committee Chair makes recommendations;
- President-elect makes preliminary appointments;
- President-elect’s recommendations are submitted to the Executive and Finance Committee for review; and
- Board of Directors approves appointments during its June meeting.
Applicants will be notified regarding appointments in late June.
When will I be notified regarding committee appointments?
- Applicants are notified electronically in late-June;
- Newly appointed members are given an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the committee by attending as an invited guest to the next committee meeting prior to their term; and
- Terms begin October 1 and end on September 30.
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