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Get InvolvedThe Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists (PSA) is seeking member volunteers to serve on various committees. Serving on a committee is a great way to get involved with your state anesthesiology society. The committees available are included at the conclusion of this email. If you are interested in serving on a committee, complete this form. |
Committees
Standing Committee on Bylaws
Recommend amendments to the Bylaws to ensure consistency with the actions of the policymaking bodies of this Society, and it shall prepare amendments which it considers advisable to facilitate the work and best interest of this Society.
Standing Committee on Membership
The Committee shall conduct investigations and make decisions on applications for Active, Affiliate, Anesthesiologist Assistant, Resident/Fellow, Medical Student, Student Anesthesiologist Assistant, and Retired membership in this Society. It shall conduct investigations for all other categories of membership and submit recommendations on such applications to the Board of Directors. The committee will encourage qualified persons to apply for membership in this Society.
Standing Committee on Nominations
The Committee shall deliver a written report to the Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Secretary at least thirty (30) days before the Annual Meeting of this Society nominating officers and members of the Board of Directors of the Society as outlined in the Bylaws.
Standing Committee on Governmental Affairs
This Committee shall be charged with fostering and maintaining relationships with local, state, and federal lawmakers and governmental agencies and advancing the positions of the Society within those constructs.
Standing Committee on Anesthesia Practice
This Committee shall be charged with studying, analyzing, and advocating for, as appropriate, the changing nature of the Medical Practice of Anesthesiology within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Standing Committee on Anesthesiologist Assistant Practice
The Committee shall expand the participation of Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) in the Anesthesia Care Team mode of Anesthesiology practice throughout the Commonwealth through education, advocacy, and outreach.
Standing Committee on Communication
The Committee shall gather, edit, and publish, in both printed and electronic form, information pertaining to the educational, scientific, governmental, administrative, and social activities of the Society and its committees as well as any news of particular interest and benefit to the members.
Standing Committee on Professional Education
This Committee is charged with establishing the curriculum for any educational activity sponsored by this Society including, but not limited to, written articles, video or in-person seminars, and educational meetings. Upon request, the committee shall disseminate to the Society membership information regarding continuing education programs available to Society members, so as to further education and knowledge and to help in the attainment of credits required for continuing education. The Committee may act as liaison with appropriate organizations on state and national levels which are concerned with standards and requirements for continuing education.
Standing Committee on Residents and Medical Students
The Standing Committee on Residents and Medical Students shall be constituted within the Section on Scientific and Educational Affairs. The Committee shall provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight of Resident, Fellow, and Medical Student members.