Volunteer's Note
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AMA Membership Update
OCC (Online Consultation Corner) Webinar: Thumb CMC Arthritis
ASSH Social Media: Past President Treats Rocker on 'Apprentice'
Call for Weiland Medal Applications
Reminder: 2012 Committee Application Now Available
Last Chance to Submit an Abstract for an Annual Meeting E-Poster
Applications for Practice Division Director Position Now Being Accepted
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) Opportunities
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Thank You to AFSH Donors
Volunteer's Note
The Member Engagement Task Force was organized by W. P. Andrew Lee, MD, President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. The ultimate objective of the task force was to make recommendations to improve the volunteer experience, which would maximize member engagement and involvement.
The members of the committee are as follows: Kodi K. Azari, MD, FACS, A. Bobby Chhabra, MD, Charles S. Day, MD, Warren C. Hammert, MD, Dawn M. LaPorte, MD, Steve K. Lee, MD, Rachel S. Rohde, MD, Craig M. Rodner, MD, and Amir Taghinia, MD. The ASSH staff liaisons were Dawn Briskey and Alexzandra Wallace-Szweka. The committee was divided into smaller work groups to analyze the various tasks and to formulate recommendations.
A small work group headed by Steve Lee analyzed transparency with regards to obtaining leadership positions within ASSH. Regarding Council positions, the group felt that applications for Council should be more specific and that discussion of the candidate at the Member Business Meeting should better explain why that particular person was selected. Regarding committee nominations, the work group felt that more information should be provided with respect to selection of committee members.
The committee structure subgroup is led by Dr. Chhabra. The group found that certain committees could mirror the Residents and Fellows Committee, which provides sufficient work, has a specific goal, and allows advancement to chairperson. Matching volunteers' interests and time to the appropriate committee is a necessity. Thanks to this group's recommendation, the ASSH website now details
the time requirements and primary tasks for each committee. In addition, the committee application asks how much time a volunteer can commit. This process allows appropriate matching between the interested volunteer and his/her time commitments.
A subgroup headed by Dr. LaPorte assessed the young leaders program. This program has been highly regarded and acts as a pathway to committee and leadership positions. In fact, three current Council members previously participated in the young leaders program. The application and the selection committee have now been standardized. In cooperation with the identity task force headed by Steven Z. Glickel, MD, this subgroup is currently assessing whether there would be a role for a similar leadership program designed for mid-career surgeons.
As you can see, the Member Engagement Task Force is a work in progress. We will continue to push forward to enhance the volunteer experience within ASSH.
Scott H. Kozin, MD
Chair, Member Engagement Task Force
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AMA Membership Update
AMA rules stipulate that in order to qualify for a seat in the AMA House of Delegates, 25% of our members must be AMA members. Currently, we are 35 members shy of the 25% mark.
Thank you to the ASSH members who notified us this week that they've joined or rejoined the AMA since January 1, 2012:
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Have you joined or rejoined the AMA since January 1, 2012? Please let us know by contacting amitchell@assh.org so we can track the progress of your AMA membership. ASSH will reconcile our membership list with the AMA to get credit for our members.
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OCC (Online Consultation Corner) Webinar: Thumb CMC Arthritis
Join experts as they discuss thumb CMC arthritis cases during this webinar at 8:30 p.m. EDT, Monday, April 9.
Designed as an online version of the Clinical Consultation Corners, you can submit your cases for discussion during this webinar. Learn more and register.
ASSH Social Media: Past President Treats Rocker on 'Apprentice'
ASSH member Andrew J. Weiland, MD – a former president of the Hand Society – was featured in this week's episode of "The Celebrity Apprentice" providing care to rocker Dee Snider.
To view the episode, visit the
ASSH Facebook page, and follow the link to the NBC website. Those who don't have a Facebook account can link directly to the NBC website by clicking on the picture to the left.
Call for Weiland Medal Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Andrew J. Weiland Medal for Outstanding Research in Hand Surgery. The medal is awarded annually to a mid-career researcher dedicated to advancing patient care in the field of hand surgery.
The award is a $20,000 unrestricted gift and will honor a hand surgeon-scientist who has contributed a body of research that advances the field. The medal recognizes and supports outstanding research in order to continue Weiland's vision for the field of hand surgery. It will be awarded to a mid-career surgeon who is less than 55 years old
or a surgeon who is fewer than 15 years from hand fellowship training. The medal will be presented at the 2012 ASSH Annual Meeting in Chicago.
The deadline for submitting an application is April 2. To learn more about the award, visit the
Weiland Medal page on the ASSH website.
Reminder: 2012 Committee Application Now Available
It is with great pleasure that I announce exciting changes to our 2012 volunteer committee application administration. In the spring of 2011, President W. P. Andrew Lee, MD, created the ASSH Member Engagement Task Force, chaired by Scott Kozin, MD. The group was tasked with improving the volunteer experience, beginning with enhancing the committee application experience. In December, Council accepted the Task Force's recommendation to revise the ASSH committee webpage with the goal of making our information more accessible and user-friendly.
Now, our
revised webpage features information about the committee's specific duties, work load, and the average time commitment necessary to complete assigned charges throughout a normal governance year. With this information, we hope you will find committees that truly match your interests, utilize your talents, and fit your schedule throughout the year.
I invite you to complete the
2012 committee application. The deadline for submission is April 2, 2012.
Thank you so much for your continuous support of our volunteer activities.
Sincerely,
Edward Akelman, MD
Chair, Committee Advisory Group
ASSH President-Elect
Last Chance to Submit an Abstract for an Annual Meeting E-Poster
The deadline to submit an abstract for a scientific poster presentation at the ASSH Annual Meeting is March 12.
E-posters are an ideal way for presenting laboratory or clinical scientific material and the perfect medium for unusual or multiple clinical case presentations. Read the
Call for Abstracts or
submit your proposal today!
Applications for Practice Division Director Position Now Being Accepted In spring 2011, ASSH President W. P. Andrew Lee, MD, created the
Identity Task Force and appointed Steven Z. Glickel, MD, to chair the group.
One of the Task Force's main goals was to increase private practitioner involvement in the Hand Society. In December, the ASSH Council accepted the Task Force's recommendation to revise the criteria and application for the Practice Division Director.
On behalf of the Nominating Committee Chair, Daniel J. Nagle, MD, we would like to invite all qualified members to apply for the Practice Division Director position.
The revised Practice Division application calls for applicants to list their practice leadership experience as well as any involvement with practice management, advocacy and government affairs, as well as contributions to ASSH Practice Division committees and workgroups.
Please visit our
Council Application page to learn more about the position and requirements, or complete the
application today. The deadline to apply is March 30.
If you have questions or comments, contact Alexzandra Wallace-Szewka at
awallace@assh.org.
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) Opportunities
Orthopaedics
Peru and Tanzania: Volunteers needed to provide training in a variety of sub-specialties for 2-4 week assignments in the spring and summer 2012. For more information, contact the
program department.
Fellowships AFSH - HVO Young Surgeon Traveling Fellowship Applications for the 2012 American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand - Health Volunteers Overseas Young Surgeon Traveling Fellowship are being accepted.
Eligible surgeons include: R3, R4, R5, Fellows and Surgeons within three years of completing their fellowship. All eligible surgeons with an interest in spending a minimum of four weeks at an appropriate HVO teaching site in a developing country are invited to apply.
Applications are due April 1.
Download the application today.
2012 Orthopaedics Traveling Fellowship Applications for 2012 HVO Orthopaedics Traveling Fellowships are being accepted.
This Fellowship will provide funding for senior orthopaedic residents (4th or 5th year) to volunteer at an active HVO orthopaedic project for a period of four weeks. Three fellowships are available in 2012.
Applications are due April 20.
Download the application today.
A complete list of HVO fellowship opportunities can be found on the HVO website Fellowship Page. Don't Miss Upcoming Webinar on Payment Reform
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