ACCP Staff Liaison: Nancy MacRae

Chair
John D. Buckley, MD, FCCP

Sidney S. Braman, MD, FCCP
Lawrence C. Mohr Jr, MD, FCCP
Jeana D. O’Brien, MD, FCCP
Curtis N. Sessler, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
Wickii T. Vigneswaran, MBBS, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: Sharmi Mahajan, LLM, JD, MPH

Chair
Robert Aranson, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Akram Khan, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 1
Francis J. Podbielski, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 2
Alan M. Fein, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 3
Michael R. De Pietro, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 4
Melissa B. Rhodes, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 5
Sridhar P. Reddy, MBBS, FCCP

CMA Region 6
Dennis P. Lawlor, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 7
Glenda M. Patterson, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 8
Edward M. Canham, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 9
Akram Khan, MD, FCCP

CMA Region 10
Michael V. Jackson, MD, FCCP (Candidate)

Members At Large
Irwin M. Berlin, MD, FCCP
James A. L. Mathers Jr., MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Members
Canadian Governor Representative
Irvin Mayers, MD, FCCP
PMC Chair
Robert De Marco, MD, FCCP
CAC Chair
Alan F. Barker, MD, FCCP
COG Chair
Paul H. Sammut, MBBCh, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: William R. Rieser

John C. Alexander, Jr., MD, FCCP
Sidney S. Braman, MD, FCCP
LeRoy M. Graham, MD, FCCP
Robert G. Johnson, MD, Master FCCP

Ex Officio Member 
Suhail Raoof, MBBS, FCC 

ACCP Staff Liaisons: Sarah Mitial, BS and Jennifer T. Nemkovich

Chair
Marilyn G. Foreman, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
C. Sola Olopade, MBBS, FCCP

Liziamma George, MBBS, FCCP
LeRoy M. Graham, MD, FCCP
Kalpalatha K. Guntupalli, MD, FCCP
Stephanie M. Levine, MD, FCCP
Susan Lynn Millard, MD, FCCP
Jay I. Peters, MD, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaisons: Chad Jackson, MS, RRT, CHT; Jennifer A. Pitts, MA; Robb K. Rabito, CCMEP; and Lilly G. Rodriguez

Chair
Kenneth G. Torrington, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Brian W. Carlin, MD, FCCP

Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP
Timothy J. Barreiro, DO, FCCP
Andrew R. Berman, MD, FCCP
Kevin M. Chan, MD, FCCP
LTC William F. Kelly, MC, USA, FCCP
Cassie C. Kennedy, MD
Michael E. Nelson, MD, FCCP
Craig A. Piquette, MD, FCCP
David H. Roberts, MD, FCCP
Gregory A. Schmidt, MD, FCCP
Momen M. Wahidi, MD, FCCP

Liaison, Board of Regents
Angeline A. Lazarus, MBBS, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
COL Lisa K. Moores, MC, USA, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: Nancy MacRae

Chair
Pascal O. Udekwu, MBBS, FCCP

Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FCCP
Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD
Amado X. Freire, MD, FCCP
Paul G. Jodka, MD, FCCP
Norman S. Kato, MD, FCCP
Marcia F. Katz, MD, FCCP
Ware G. Kuschner, MD, FCCP
Nneka O. Mokwunye, PhD
James M. Parish, MD, FCCP
David S. Trochtenberg, MD, FCCP
Norman J. Wilder, MD, FCCP
Sandra K. Willsie, DO, FCCP

Liaison, Board of Regents
David D. Gutterman, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
W. Michael Alberts, MD, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: Mark J. Rosen, MD, FCCP

Chair
David D. Gutterman, MD, FCCP
Immediate Past President

Vice-Chair
Darcy D. Marciniuk, MD, FCCP
President-Elect

Panagiotis K. Behrakis, MD, FCCP
Chair, Council of International Regents and Governors

Islam M. Ibrahim, MD, FCCP
Chair, Global Education Ad Hoc Workgroup

Naresh A. Dewan, MBBS, FCCP
CHEST Foundation Pro Bono Committee

Richard S. Irwin, MD, Master FCCP
CHEST Journal

Jack D. Buckley, MD, FCCP
CHEST Scientific Program Committee

Philip Marcus, MD, FCCP
Council of NetWorks

Timothy J. Barreiro, DO, FCCP
Education Committee

Sanjeev Kumar Mehta, MD, FCCP
Global Education Ad Hoc Workgroup

Renli Qiao, MD, FCCP
Global Education Ad Hoc Workgroup

Silvia A. Quadrelli, MD, FCCP
Global Education Ad Hoc Workgroup

Sidney S. Braman, MD, FCCP
Member-at-Large

Robert D. Levy, MD, FCCP
Member-at-Large

Muthiah P. Muthiah, MBBS, FCCP
Scientific Presentations and Awards Committee

Paraschiva A. Postolache, MD, FCCP
Vice-Chair, Council of International Regents and Governors

Israel E. Priel, MD, FCCP
Vice-Chair, Global Education Ad Hoc Workgroup

ACCP Staff Liaison: Sandra Zelman Lewis, PhD

Chair
Mark L. Metersky, MD, FCCP

Vice Chair
Daniel R. Ouellette, MD, FCCP

Allen J. Blaivas, DO, FCCP
Lee J. Brooks, MD, FCCP
Kenneth R. Casey, MD, FCCP
Patricio Escalante, MD, FCCP
Laura Evans, MD, FCCP
Philip M. Gold, MD, FCCP
Mark A. Malesker, PharmD, FCCP
Stephen A. Mette, MD, FCCP
Michael Unger, MD, FCCP
Rex C. Yung, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
Ian T. Nathanson, MD, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaisons: Laura Nolan

Chair
Sanjeev Kumar Mehta, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Juan Antonio M. Mazzei, MD, FCCP

V. Theodore Barnett, MD, FCCP
Vera A. De Palo, MD, FCCP
Martin M. Hernandez-Torre, MD, FCCP
Hitoshi Hirose, MD, FCCP
Hani M. S. Lababidi, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
Robert Levy, MD, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: Richard L. Waters

Chair
Loren J. Harris, MD, FCCP

Henri G. Colt, MD, FCCP
Kevin C. Doerschug, MD, FCCP
Gordon H. Downie, MD, FCCP
Michael E. Ezzie, MD, FCCP
Pamela K. Fry, RRT
Richard M. Hamrick, III, MD, FCCP
Sai Praveen Haranath, MBBS, FCCP
Semil B. Mehta, MD
Susan Lynn Millard, MD, FCCP
Michael M. O'Neil, MD, FCCP
Thomas E. Syverson, CMPE

Ex Officio Member
Anthony G. Saleh, MD, FCCP
Immediate Past Chair

Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP
Chair, CHEST 2012

Jack D. Buckley, MD, FCCP
Vice-Chair, CHEST 2012

Liaison
Darcy D. Marciniuk, MD, FCCP
President-Elect 

ACCP Staff Liaison: Christine Derbes

Chair
Paul H. Sammut, MBBCh, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Francis J. Podbielski, MD, FCCP

Thomas Behrenbeck, MD, FCCP
Robert De Marco, MD, FCCP
John A. Howington, MD, FCCP
Ritsu Kuno, MD, FCCP
Mark A. Malesker, PharmD, FCCP
C. Sola Olopade, MBBS, FCCP
Michael W. Prewitt, PhD, FCCP
Rajan Santosham, MBBS, FCCP
Maysa M. Sharaf Eldin, MD, FCCP
Francisco J. Soto, MD, FCCP
Marya D. Zilberberg, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
Henri G. Colt, MD, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: Nancy A. MacRae

Chair
James A. L. Mathers Jr, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Kalpalatha K. Guntupalli, MD, FCCP

Presidential Appointee
John C. Alexander, Jr., MD, FCCP

Regents' Representatives
Vera A. De Palo, MD, FCCP
Diane E. Stover, MD, FCCP

Past Presidents' Advisory Council Representative
Robert G. Johnson, MD, FCCP

Governors' Representative
Francis J. Podbielski, MD, FCCP

NetWorks' Representative
Paul A. Selecky, MD, FCCP
Gerard A. Silvestri, MD, FCCP

International Council's Representative
Israel E. Priel, MD, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaisons: Marla Brichta

Chair
Robert De Marco, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Donna K. Knapp, FACMPE

Charles W. Atwood Jr., MD, FCCP
Marc L. Benton, MD, FCCP
Neri M. Cohen, MD, FCCP
Jesse T. Doers, MD, FCCP
Kim D. French, MHSA
Anitra S. Graves, MD, FCCP
Kevin L. Kovitz, MD, FCCP
Burton L. Lesnick, MD, FCCP
Scott Manaker, MD, FCCP

ACCP RUC Advisors
Kathrin Nicolacakis, MD, FCCP
James M. Parish, MD, FCCP
Steve G. Peters, MD, FCCP

ACCP CPT Advisor
Douglas W. Puryear, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
Michael E. Nelson, MD, FCCP

Liaisons
Alan F. Barker, MD, FCCP
Alan L. Plummer, MD, FCCP
Stephen P. Hoffmann, MD, FCCP

ATS RUC Advisor
Michael K. McCormick, RRT

ACCP Staff Liaison: Joyce L. Bruno Reitzner, MBA; Edwin L. Dellert, RN; Jeffrey J. Maitland, II, BS and Michelle Taylor

Chair
Jo Ann Brooks, DNSc, FCCP

Russell A. Acevedo, MD, FCCP
Jason Adler, MD, FCCP
Khalid F. Almoosa, MBBCh, FCCP
William R. Andrews, MD, FCCP
Amy Chi, MD, FCCP
Stephen K. Frankel, MD, FCCP
John Howington, MD, FCCP
Craig M. Lilly, MD, FCCP
James M. O’Brien Jr, MD, FCCP
Raghu R. Sundaram, MBBS
Cindy L. Munro, NP

Ex Officio Member
COL Lisa K. Moores, MC, USA, FCCP

ACCP Staff Liaison: Rachel Gutterman

Chair
Namita Sood, MBBCh, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Christopher L. Carroll, MD, FCCP

Suhail Q. Allaqaband, MBBS, FCCP
Dahlia A. Blake, MD, FCCP
Kevin M. Chan, MD, FCCP
Feroza M. Daroowalla, MD, FCCP
Carlos A. Jimenez, MD, FCCP
Christina C. Kao, MD, FCCP
Sara L. Merwin, MPH
Muthiah P. Muthiah, MBBS, FCCP
Margaret A. Pisani, MD, FCCPCristina A. Reichner, MD, FCCP
Cristina A. Reichner, MD, FCCP
Jeana D. O'Brien, MD, FCCP 

ACCP Staff Liaison: Rachel Gutterman

Chair
Jack D. Buckley, MD, FCCP

Vice-Chair
Nader Kamangar, MD, FCCP

Billie J. Barker, MD
Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD
James L. Carroll Jr., MD, FCCP
Michael E. Ezzie, MD, FCCP
Christina C. Kao, MD, FCCP
Tim Lahm, MD
Jennifer W. McCallister, MD, FCCP
Cristina A. Reichner, MD, FCCP

Ex Officio Member
LTC William F. Kelly, MC, USA, FCCP
Brian W. Carlin, MD, FCCP 

AQuIRE Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Work Groups

The ACCP is issuing a call for nominations to obtain Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) expertise for the following work groups:

1. NSCLC AQuIRE Work Group to adapt the existing AQuIRE Diagnostic Registry data collection instruments to assess practice performance. 

2. NSCLC Education Curriculum Design Work Group to identify and develop targeted educational interventions for use in the NSCLC Part II and IV PIM and regional program curriculum. 

To access a specific call for nominations and the nomination requirements for each committee/work group, click on the respective link above. Please send all nomination material to Jeff Maitland at jmaitland@chestnet.org or fax: (847) 498-5460.

Project Scope
This initiative intends to address specific unmet needs and clinical gaps by improving the knowledge, competence, and performance of a team of interdisciplinary specialists who are currently responsible for the diagnosis, assessment, and personalized care for patients with NSCLC.

Project Goals

• Improve overall knowledge and competence in relation to tumor biomarkers associated with NSCLC and their relevance for personalized care and targeted therapies.
• Address identified barriers associated with obtaining adequate tissue samples to support the diagnosis and eventual management of NSCLC.
• Improve knowledge, competence, and skills associated with bio specimen collection and the ability to utilize emerging assays to assess for molecular targets associated with NSCLC.
• Convene regionally based, interdisciplinary teams to help address common barriers, including ineffective communication pathways and systems-driven “silos” that may impede personalized care for patients with NSCLC.

Project Deliverables
 A. Multidisciplinary regional summits
      a. Virtual simulation for delivery at the regional summits
 B. MOC Part II and IV PIM for pulmonologists

AQuIRE Subcommittee

The ACCP AQuIRE Registry is a quality improvement tool for chest physicians developed by chest physicians. The AQuIRE Registry is designed to assist chest physicians with meeting increasing demands placed upon them by the public, credentialing bodies, regulatory agencies, payers, and the institutions in which they practice. The AQuIRE Registry enhances the practice of chest medicine through the application of useful data reports and peer comparisons. Data reports and peer comparisons can be used to:

• Obtain Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Maintenance of Certification (MOC), and manage other professional practice requirements
• Engage in quality improvement programs
• Monitor resource utilization and assess practice patterns over time
• Compare with national trends
• Communicate with payers and regulatory agencies

Charges

• Make recommendations to the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) on issues related to the ACCP AQuIRE Registry, including the development of new clinical modules
• General oversight of the development of clinical modules
• Assist the QIC with identifying areas of future growth potential
• On a quarterly basis, review data collected in the ACCP AQuIRE Registry for completeness, accuracy, and validity to ensure the data utility can meet the ACCP AQuIRE Registry goals
• Review applications for all of the ACCP AQuIRE Registry data use requests and review the resulting final projects/manuscripts

Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates should possess expertise in one or more of the following areas, either through their local institutions, regional/national organizations, or other relevant quality improvement experience(s):

• Clinical registry or data management and development and/or medical informatics as it relates to quality improvement or comparative effectiveness research
• Data utilization/management, with expertise in epidemiology or biostatistics, or comparable knowledge
• Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®)/Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) development and evaluation Knowledge of physician practice requirements (MOC, The Joint Commission, CMS, etc)
• Knowledge of private practice management, practice negotiation, etc
• Expertise in the development of educational curriculum
• Experience with Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
• Grant reviewer for a nonprofit or governmental institution as it relates to topics of clinical registries
• Publication peer reviewer for a peer-reviewed journal
• Expertise in the development of evidence-based guidelines

Physicians, other clinicians (PAs, NPs, RTs, nurses, pharmacists, etc), and practice managers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in monthly AQuIRE Subcommittee conference calls.
• Must be willing to spend up to 2 hours per month on subcommittee work.
• Actively participate in two face-to-face meetings throughout the year, one of which is the business meeting at the annual CHEST meeting.

All interested candidates must:

1. Complete the National Institutes of Health (NIH) biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages). The nominee may also complete the Educational Resources Biographical Sketch in lieu of submitting their NIH biosketch or CV.
2. Complete a Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less)
3. Provide a history of work, which is addressed in the eligibility criteria outlined above
4. Provide a statement of willingness to participate in monthly conference calls, all face-to-face meetings each year, and spend up to 4 hours per month on committee work

Submit all nomination materials to:
Jessica Yu
e-Mail: jyu@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-8205
 

Bylaws Committee

Mission
The Bylaws Committee will conduct an ongoing review of the bylaws of the ACCP, at the direction of the Board of Regents, in order to maintain the legal contract between the College and its members and the integrity of the organization.

Responsibilities
Make a full general review of the bylaws no less than once every 5 years and report suggested changes to the Board of Regents.

Scope
The Bylaws Committee shall consider all proposed bylaws amendments and make recommendations about them to the Board of Regents.

Committee Composition
The Committee shall have six ACCP members in good standing, including a chair, who have an understanding of the governance of the College.

Terms
The chair shall serve a 1-year term independent from any term served as a member of the Committee and shall be eligible for reappointment as Chair only once. The President-Elect shall appoint the chair. Each committee member shall serve for a term of 3 years and be eligible for reappointment only once to an additional 2-year term. The President-Elect shall make committee appointments with guidance from the committee chair.

Meetings
The committee shall meet as needed.

Accountability
The committee is accountable to the ACCP Board of Regents, representing the College and its membership.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for appointment must be ACCP Fellows (FCCP) in good standing.

All nominees must submit:
1. A completed biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages)
2. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less, including a history of work)

Submit all nomination materials to:
Rhonda Foss
e-Mail: rfoss@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Chest Medicine Affairs Committee

Education Committee

The ACCP Education Committee (EC) is the driving force that advocates for the ACCP constituency to pursue lifelong learning through the ACCP's continuing medical education curriculum. The EC represents the ACCP members' interests in providing quality continuing medical education (CME) initiatives.

Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities of membership on this committee include:

• Identify current and future education needs of those practicing in cardiopulmonary medicine, critical care, sleep medicine, and surgery.
• Ensure the overall CME program aligns with the curriculum and educational mission of the ACCP. Assess educational significance and impact on learners who have participated in the ACCP's educational curriculum and determine the curriculum's relevancy toward changing clinical practice and patient outcomes.
• Accept periodic commitments and work group assignments as part of developing key areas of the education curriculum and providing overall strategic direction.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants should be willing to spend approximately 2 to 4 hours each month participating in committee work.
2. It is preferable that applicants have been members of the ACCP for at least 3 years.
3. Applicants should have knowledge of, and experience in, CME that could consist of one or more of the following:
   • Formal education or experience in knowledge transfer in physicians, adult earning principles, or methodology toward the development of a medical education curriculum.
   • Experience in learning-based curriculum as it relates to measuring outcomes in a physician's clinical practice or patient outcomes. Experience in educating physicians in evidence-based medicine for the purposes of implementing guideline recommendations.
   • Design and execution of medical education teaching and/or faculty development.
   • Participation in hospital or other health systems' CME committees.
   • Development, implementation, and evaluation of CME activities.
   • Formal training in medical education would be useful but not necessarily a requisite.

All nominees must submit:

1. A completed NIH biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages). The nominee may also complete the Educational Resources Biographical Sketch in lieu of submitting the NIH biographical sketch or CV.

2. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less, including a history of work, which addresses the eligibility criteria outlined above)

Submit all nomination materials to:
Lilly Rodriguez
e-Mail: lrodriguez@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Ethics Committee

Mission
The ACCP Ethics Committee will assist the College with addressing ethical policy and behavior in the clinical practice, research, and education of chest medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying ethical dilemmas in chest medicine.
• Provide a forum for discussion and research on ethical issues.
• Develop (or oversee the development of) position statements, guidelines, or educational programs related to ethical issues in chest medicine, as appropriate.

Scope
Ethical issues considered by this committee will include:

• Clinical practice issues of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals in chest medicine
• Health-care industry relationships as they relate to publications, speakers, and leadership
• Ethical issues raised or addressed by other national physician, nurse, and respiratory therapist organizations

Committee Composition
The ACCP Ethics Committee shall have 12 members, plus a chair. The committee shall have a broad representation in terms of medical specialty and allied members.

Terms
The chair shall serve a 1-year term, independent from any term served as a member of the committee, and be eligible for reappointment as chair only once. The chair can be appointed from either a present or former committee member who has served as chair of the Board of Regents. Each committee member will serve for a term of 1 year and be eligible for up to three reappointments. The President-Elect will make committee appointments with guidance from the committee chair.

Meetings
The committee will meet annually at the CHEST meeting and have teleconference meetings as deemed necessary.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for appointment must be ACCP members in good standing. Candidates should represent diverse viewpoints and medical specialties. Knowledge of ethics issues is recommended.

Accountability
The committee is accountable to the ACCP Board of Regents.

All nominees must submit:
1. A completed biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages)
2. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less, including a history of work)

Submit all nomination materials to:
Rhonda Foss
e-Mail: rfoss@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Finance Committee

Mission
The ACCP Finance Committee will assist the College in the ongoing budgeting process, investment analysis, and monitoring the overall financial health of the College.

Responsibilities

• Confer annually with the treasurer regarding the financial activities of the College
• Annually review and approve the College budget
• Annually review the audited financial statements, opinion letter and written comments, if applicable, of the College auditors
• Review College compliance with IRS Code Section 501(c)(3)
• Periodically review the College investment policy
• Review College financial policies that relate to Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Other duties as the Board of Regents may direct

Scope
The ACCP Finance Committee considers all financial issues related to the College.

Committee Composition

• The committee shall have four members plus a chair.
• The committee members should have a business background or an MBA or equivalent.

Terms
The chair, who is the Treasurer of the College, shall be elected by the members of the College for a 1-year term and shall be eligible for re-election for four more terms. Each committee member shall serve for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for up to three reappointments. The President-Elect shall make committee appointments with guidance from the committee chair.

Meetings
The committee shall meet annually at the Finance Committee meeting which is held prior to the Board of Regents' summer board meeting, and the committee shall have teleconference meetings as deemed necessary.

Accountability
The committee is accountable to the ACCP Board of Regents, representing the College and its membership.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for appointment must be ACCP Fellows (FCCPs) in good standing. Individuals must have knowledge of budgets, audits, and preparation and composition of financial reports.

All nominees must submit:
1. A completed biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages).
2. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less, including a history of work.)

Submit all nomination materials to:
Rhonda Foss
e-Mail: rfoss@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Health and Science Policy Committee

Mission
The Health and Science Policy Committee (HSP) will optimize patient care by integrating evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should be willing to spend at least 4 hours per month participating in committee work. It is preferable if applicants (1) have expertise in evidence-based medicine; (2) have been members of the ACCP for at least 3 years; and (3) have participated in other ACCP committees or NetWorks

A. Completed NIH biosketch or CV (maximum 10 pages). The nominee may also complete the Educational Resources Biographical Sketch in lieu of submitting their NIH biosketch or CV.

B. Statement of Commitment and Purpose

1. History of work in evidence-based medicine or quality-related aspects of chest medicine either in local institutions or regional or national organizations.
2. Commitment to the goals of the HSP and interest in defining and supporting the development and methodological processes of clinical practice guidelines.
3. Statement of willingness to participate in all face-to-face meetings each year and spend at least 4 hours/month on committee work.

Submit all nomination materials to:
Sandra Zelman Lewis, PhD
e-Mail: slewis@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

International Nominating Subcommittee

Mission
The International Nominating Subcommittee will provide recommendations to the Nominating Committee for the slate of ACCP International Regents.

Responsibilities

• Review candidates for the International Regent position according to the international bylaws, considering recommendations received from country elections or through international chapters, and review candidate responses to the International Regent Nominations Questionnaire and curriculum vitae.
• Recommend International Regent candidates to the Nominating Committee to be slated and voted on at the ACCP leadership meeting at CHEST.
• Take reasonable actions to locate a candidate in the event that no recommendations are received from a particular country for Regent.
• In the case of a tie resulting from the election process for Vice-Chair of the Council of International Regents and Governors, review the candidates’ files and recommend an eligible Regent to the Nominating Committee for the Vice-Chair position.

Scope
The International Nominating Subcommittee will evaluate candidates for the ACCP International Regent positions, the highest ACCP officer in countries qualified to have an ACCP Regent.

Subcommittee Composition
The subcommittee consists of no fewer than five and no more than seven members who must be Fellows, preferably with international experience, one of whom will be the chair. The President appoints subcommittee members.

Terms
The term of office is 1 year, subject to reappointment up to a maximum of three times (4 years total).

Meetings
The subcommittee may meet if required but normally communicates via e-mail and teleconference to evaluate the candidates.

Accountability
The subcommittee is accountable to the ACCP Nominating Committee and ACCP Board of Regents.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Candidates for appointment must be ACCP members in good standing.
2. Though not required for consideration, it is helpful that candidates have experience with ACCP programs and international initiatives.

All nominees must submit:
1. A completed biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages)
2. Statement of commitment and purpose/goals for serving on the ACCP Nominating Subcommittee.

Submit all nomination materials to:
Laura Nolan
e-Mail: lnolan@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Marketing Committee

Mission
To build, communicate, and promote strong brand awareness for the mission, initiatives, and offerings of the ACCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to develop a strong ACCP brand.
• Review and provide input regarding marketing programs.
• Recommend programs and initiatives to further promote the mission of the ACCP.
• Identify new communication and promotion opportunities.
• Be available as a sounding board for new marketing ideas.

Scope
Marketing activities considered by this committee will include:

• Communication, advertising, promotion, and public relations
• Major marketing efforts such as the annual CHEST meeting, education courses, ACCP Catalog, CHEST journal, The CHEST Foundation, and other key ACCP initiatives

Committee Composition
The ACCP Marketing Committee shall have 12 members plus a chair. The committee shall have a broad representation of College membership. It is beneficial for members to have education and experience in marketing and business related issues.

Terms
The chair shall serve a 1-year term, independent from any term served as a member of the committee, and be eligible for reappointment as chair only once. The President-Elect appoints the chair.

Each committee member shall serve for a term of 1 year and be eligible for up to three reappointments. The President-Elect will make committee appointments with guidance from the committee chair.

Meetings
The committee will meet annually at the CHEST and Spring Board of Regents meetings. The committee shall schedule teleconference meetings as deemed necessary.

Accountability
The committee is accountable to the ACCP Board of Regents, representing the College and its membership.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates for appointment must be ACCP members in good standing.
• It is recommended that candidates not serve on another major ACCP committee.
• Though not required for consideration, it is helpful that candidates have experience with ACCP programs, products, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of marketing concepts is helpful, including branding, communication, promotion, and public relations

All nominees must submit:

1. Current CV
2. Statement of commitment and purpose/goals for serving on the ACCP Marketing Committee
3. Previous experience relating to marketing communications, advertising, or public relations

Submit all nomination materials to:
Linda Kreger
e-Mail: lkreger@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Nominating Committee

Mission
The mission of the ACCP Nominating Committee is to develop the annual slate of the ACCP Board officers and the US/Canadian Council of Governors to carry out the College's objectives.

Responsibilities

• Propose nominees for elective offices as designated by the Board of Regents, in accordance with procedures determined by the Board.
• The Nominating Committee may consider nominees recommended by any Fellow in good standing.

Scope
To review all proposed candidate applications and select the members to be slated for the office of the ACCP Board of Regents and the US/Canadian Council of Governors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates for appointment to the ACCP Nominating Committee must be ACCP Fellows (FCCPs) in good standing.
• Candidates must exhibit outstanding service to the ACCP, with a full understanding of the responsibilities of its leadership.

Meetings and Responsibilities

• Have no conflicts with other meetings or teaching obligations during the Nominating Committee meeting
• Be able to participate in the interview process at the annual Nominating Committee meeting held on the first Saturday morning of the CHEST annual meeting
• Be able to participate in at least one additional conference call during the year to slate candidates for the US and Canadian Council of Governors
• Review candidates' materials (CVs, personal statements, and letters of recommendations)

Committee Composition
There shall be a 13-member Nominations Committee. Members of the committee include:

• Two Regents appointed by the Board of Regents
• Two Governors appointed by the Council of Governors
• Two members appointed by the Council of NetWorks
• Two members appointed by the International Council
• Two Fellows-at-Large appointed by the President
• One Past President appointed by the Past Presidents' Advisory Committee

The chair of the committee is ACCP's President 2 years prior to the commencement date of the committee's current annual meeting. Each year, the ACCP's Immediate Past President as of the commencement date of the committee's current annual meeting is automatically the vice-chair.

Terms
Each committee member shall serve for a term of 1 year and be eligible for up to one reappointment, except for the PPAC appointee, which shall serve for a term of only 1 year.

Accountability
The committee is accountable to the ACCP Board of Regents

All nominees must submit:
1. A completed biographical sketch or CV (maximum 10 pages).
2. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less, including a history of work.)

Submit all nomination materials to:
Rhonda Foss
e-Mail: rfoss@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Practice Management Committee

Mission
The mission of the ACCP Practice Management Committee (PMC) mission is to provide resources, advocacy, and education for efficient practice management for optimal patient care.

Vision
The vision of the PMC is to be the leading national organization for sound business practices and fiscal responsibility in the operation of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine practices.

Accountability
The PMC is accountable to the ACCP Board of Regents.

Charges
The PMC is charged with the following:

• Monitor the regulatory environment.
• Lead education initiatives for physicians, practice administrators, and office staff.
• Facilitate physician leadership development. Collaborate with outside professional organizations, Medicare contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate proactively in AMA, CPT, and RUC processes.
• Develop relationships with Medicare Administrative Contractors through the ACCP Contractor Advisory Committee (CAC)

In addition to the above charges, the PMC works closely with the Practice Operations NetWork (PON). The Practice Operations NetWork stimulates the exchange of ideas and knowledge between physicians and practice administrators in order to improve patient outcomes, aid in the delivery of prompt service, optimize reimbursement, and increase practice efficiency. The collaboration between the PMC and PON greatly increases the overall practice management efforts of the ACCP and strengthens the development of the Practice Management Department. Furthermore, The PMC works in conjunction with other areas in the College on advocacy issues relevant to pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine (ie, pulmonary rehab legislation, critical care workforce issues, sustainable growth rate).

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates for appointment must be ACCP members in good standing. It is recommended that candidates not serve on another major ACCP committee.
• Though not required for consideration, it is preferred that candidates have actively participated in ACCP committees or NetWorks.
• Knowledge of coding and reimbursement and practice management is helpful.
• Participation in state CAC also is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in at least 10 of the 12, 1-hour, monthly PMC conference calls. (If you are unable to attend, please notify Marla Brichta, Assistant VP of Health Affairs, at mbrichta@chestnet.org.)
• Actively participate in the 3-hour PMC business meeting at the annual CHEST meeting.
• Respond to and provide expertise when requests for comments on various chest medicine issues are solicited.
• Participate in discussion and comments regarding the application for a new and/or revised CPT code.
• Participate in discussion and comments regarding the work values and practice expenses for new and revised codes.
• Consider participation in roundtable discussions at the annual CHEST meeting.
• Consider faculty participation in Webinars.

All nominees must submit:

• Completed biographical sketch of your background, including your name, e-mail address, telephone numbers, specialty, practice concentration, and current practice mailing address
• Statement of commitment and purpose
• History of work in aspects of chest medicine either in local institutions or regional or national organizations

Submit all nomination materials to:
Marla Brichta
ACCP Manager, Health Care Practice and Reimbursement
e-Mail: mbrichta@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460
 

Quality Improvement Committee

The ACCP Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) advocates for improved health-care outcomes for patients by identifying, endorsing, and implementing quality improvement strategies, measures, and products that have quantifiable impact on patient care.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should be willing to spend 5 to 10 hours per month participating in committee work. It is preferable if applicants: (1) have at least 1 year of experience serving as a quality officer or on a quality board or committee locally, regionally, or nationally; (2) have been members of the ACCP for at least 3 years; and (3) have participated in ACCP committees or NetWorks.

All nominees must submit:

A. Completed NIH biosketch or CV (Maximum 10 pages). The nominee may also complete the Educational Resources Biographical Sketch in lieu of submitting their NIH biosketch or CV.

B. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less)

1. History of work in quality-related aspects of chest medicine either in local institutions or regional or national organizations.
2. Commitment to the goals of the QIC and interest in defining and supporting the development of performance measures
3. Statement of willingness to participate in two meetings per year and up to two conference calls each month, and spend 5 to 10 hours/month on committee work inclusive of the calls. In addition, each member participates on one subcommittee, which has one call per month.

If you have questions, please contact Jeff Maitland at Jeff Maitland at jmaitland@chestnet.org or (847) 498-8369.

Scientific Presentations and Awards Committee

Mission
The ACCP Scientific Presentations and Awards Committee (SPAC) is the driving force advocating for the ACCP constituency to pursue lifelong learning through the ACCP's continuing medical education (CME) curriculum. The SPAC represents ACCP members' interests in providing quality CME initiatives.

Responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities include the following:

• Grade abstract submissions (online)
• Organize and "build" abstract sessions for CHEST (online)
• Serve as moderators for abstract sessions at CHEST and recruit other moderators for abstract sessions at CHEST
• Meet twice a year: once in June at the ACCP headquarters in Northbrook and once during the CHEST annual meeting

Specific SPAC goals and initiatives pertaining to the development of CHEST abstract sessions include the following:

• Identify the current and future educational needs of those practicing in cardiopulmonary, critical care, sleep medicine, and surgery
• Evaluate the ACCP's educational curriculum as it relates to clinicians' time, fiscal practicality, incorporation of evidence-based guidelines, and the use of current technology
• Assess educational significance and the impact on learners who have participated in the ACCP's educational curriculum, and determine its relevancy toward changing clinical practice and patient outcomes
• Implement CME delivery systems that exceed current guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
• Accept periodic commitments and work assignments as part of developing key areas of the education curriculum

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should be willing to spend time each month participating in committee work. It is preferable if applicants: (1) have been members of the ACCP for at least 3 years and (2) have knowledge of and experience with CME that consists of one or more of the following:

• Formal education or experience with knowledge transfer toward the development of a medical education curriculum, regarding physicians, adult learning principles, or methodology
• Experience in learning-based curriculum as it relates to measuring outcomes in a physician's clinical practice or patient outcomes
• Experience in educating physicians in evidence-based medicine for purposes of implementing guideline recommendations
• Design and execution of medical education teaching and/or faculty development
• Participation in hospital or other health systems' CME committees
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of CME activities
• Formal training in medical education would be useful but not necessarily a requisite

All nominees must submit:

1. Completed NIH biosketch or CV (Maximum 10 pages). Nominee may also complete the Educational Resources Biographical Sketch in lieu of an NIH biosketch or CV.
2. Statement of Commitment and Purpose (500 words or less, including a history of work as related to the nomination)

Submit all nomination materials to:
Rachel Gutterman
e-Mail: rgutterman@chestnet.org
Fax: (847) 498-5460 (Attn: Rachel Gutterman)