International Relations Committee - Member Application 2024 |
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 05, 2024
The International Relations Committee’s vision is to be the gateway to international activity and outreach for the College. This is accomplished by developing relationships and partnerships between the American College of Surgeons (ACS), international surgeons, and international surgical and other healthcare organizations to address issues of surgical practice, education, research, advocacy, and leadership with the aim of achieving and safeguarding appropriately high standards of clinical care, access, safety, professionalism and quality improvement for surgery worldwide.
Membership Requirements
Applicants must be an active Fellow or Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in good standing.
Meeting Attendance Requirements
Attend 75% of the Committee and Subcommittee meetings yearly (average of 4-6 meetings/year).
Participation Requirements
Actively participate in a minimum of one project/initiative beyond attending meetings and meeting the deadlines set forth. Some examples of participation include:
- Write Clinical Congress Proposals
- Complete Fellowship Interviews for International Applicants
- Create resources for International Medical Graduates and International Members
- Put together, moderate, or present on Webinars
- Support International Women in Surgery Activities
- Review and assess International Scholarships
- Collaborate with other Committees as Needed
Membership Term
A member is eligible to serve one 3-year term. Upon evaluation and assessment of meeting the membership, participation requirements, and needs of the Committee, a member may receive an extension of their membership for an additional term of 3 years. This membership extension is at the review and discretion of the IRC Executive Committee. An additional term is not guaranteed.
A member is eligible to serve one 3-year term. Upon evaluation and assessment of meeting the membership, participation requirements, and needs of the Committee, a member may receive an extension of their membership for an additional term of 3 years. This membership extension is at the review and discretion of the IRC Executive Committee. An additional term is not guaranteed.