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ICEP is seeking members who are interested in serving on College committees. Committee membership terms are one year, and most committees meet four times per year at the ICEP office in Oakbrook Terrace or by conference call.
If you would like to be considered for a committee appointment, please complete the Committee Member Application and email it to Ginny Kennedy Palys at ginnykp@icep.org.
All requests must be received by Friday, December 21, 2007.
This committee nominates members for national ACEP awards, nominates a member to receive the Bill B. Smiley Meritorious Service Award, the ICEP Meritorious Service Award, and other occasional awards. The Committee coordinates presentation of ICEP awards at the ICEP Spring Symposium and develops methods to recognize chapter members for exemplary service.
The Committee develops slates of candidates for election to various ICEP leadership positions, including Board of Directors, councilors, and officers.
Bylaws
The Bylaws Committee recommends amendments to ICEP bylaws, and assures that ICEP bylaws are consistent with those of national ACEP and Illinois law.
ICEP presents continuing medical education programs throughout the year that are monitored and developed by this committee. Examples of educational courses offered are the Spring Symposium, Downstate Emergency Medicine conference, an APLS Course and the Oral Board Review Course.
EM MoreinFour Course Committee
ICEP’s successful EM More in Four Course is held each fall and is designed to assist physicians seeking board certification or recertification in emergency medicine. This committee works to develop the course curriculum and syllabus as well as plan the direction the course should take from year to year.
This committee develops, supports and implements ICEP positions on EMS issues including pre-hospital medical control, trauma center designation, and leadership in EMS systems. The committee coordinates the activities of the Illinois EMS Forum and the Illinois EMS Medical Directors group.
The Finance Committee reviews and recommends ICEP’s financial policies. ICEP’s budget, financial statements, investments and investment policies are all supervised by this committee as well as any budget modifications to be brought before the Board of Directors.
Government and Public Affairs Committee
The ICEP Government and Public Affairs Committee supports ICEP’s political action committee and networking with state legislators. Key issues are identified for action and strategies are developed to ensure a positive practice environment for emergency physicians and maintain the quality of care for emergency department patients. The committee is also designed to increase public awareness of ICEP, emergency medicine and emergency medicine issues. The committee plans special activities and projects to promote the interests of emergency medicine.
ITLS Illinois Advisory Committee
ICEP serves as the Illinois chapter of International Trauma Life Support (ITLS). The Advisory Committee coordinates ITLS and its members conduct ITLS provider and instructor training programs throughout the state.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee works to develop services to members and potential members of ICEP. Membership recruitment and retention are among the committee’s objectives.
The Practice Management Committee develops, supports and advocates ICEP’ positions on practice management issues. Committee members educate payors about the unique role of emergency medicine and provide information and education to members on reimbursement, and other practice management issues.
The Research Committee conducts a scientific papers and posters presentation at the ICEP Spring Symposium, sponsors a resident research grant program, and surveys Illinois Emergency Departments about their research projects. |
