Program Committee Chair-elect Responsibilities
Term: 2 Years, July 1 – June 30
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- Works closely with Chair to observe and learn Chair duties and the PAS program planning procedures and processes, including Workshop selection (Year 1)
- Works with Chair and PAS Staff to assess and implement improvements to the PAS program planning process: proposal and abstract submission, review, and selection, data analytics and program evaluation (Year 2)
- Works closely with Workshop Coordinator to assess and implement improvements to the workshop review and selection process (Year 2)
- Reviews PAS Club, Special Interest Group, and Industry Sponsored Symposia program submissions; works closely with PAS Staff, CME provider and Chair; advises organizers on coordination of PAS program with policy compliance and CME requirements (Year 2)
- Participates in PAS Board of Director meetings as observer in preparation for ex officio service (Year 2)
- The Chair-elect and Workshop Coordinator report directly to the Chair; the Chair provides feedback coaching as needed
- Prerequisites for selection:
o Prior service on the PAS Program Committee, or similar program committee, preferred
o Member in good standing status with a PAS partner or alliance organization
o Recognized leader in academic pediatrics
o Strong facilitator of consensus and decision-making
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- Program Committee Chair Responsibilities
Term: 2 Years, July 1 – June 30-
- Overall direction of PAS program process to ensure that program aligns with the PAS vision: To be the premier North American scholarly child health meeting
- Secures PAS Opening General Session keynote speaker
- Meets monthly with PAS Staff; leads Committee meetings
- With support from designated program committee members and PAS Staff, is responsible for continued evaluation of the PAS program planning, evaluation process and tools
- With support from PAS Staff, prepares letters of commendation recognizing the service to and impact of Program Committee members to academic pediatrics
- Attends PAS Board of Directors meetings as an ex officio non-voting member
- With support from PAS Staff, prepares for the PAS Board an annual assessment of the impact and quality of the PAS program; recommends adjustments, innovations, PAS Labs, etc.
- With support from designated program committee members and PAS Staff, reviews questionable program requests or submissions and works with proposer to resolve issues and ensure PAS and CME policy compliance
- With support from designated program committee members and PAS Staff, directs PAS response to any allegations of ethical violations in accordance with PAS policies and procedures
- Reports directly to and receives performance feedback from the PAS Board of Directors
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- Chair and Chair-elect Support & Recognition
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- Complimentary PAS Meeting registration.
- PAS-paid hotel and travel support to attend the PAS Meeting and in-person Program Committee meetings.
- The PAS Board of Directors President annually prepares a letter of commendation and thanks to recognize the impact of the Chair’s service to and impact on academic pediatrics.
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