RPC Appointed Positions

1. Two representatives to the AAPM&R Membership Committee, which is charged with the responsibility for recruitment, retention and membership constituency management, and other related charges as assigned by the Board of Governors of the AAPM&R (BOG). Develops and implements new and innovative ways to recruit and retain members focusing on young physiatrists. Monitors membership statistics and trends. Identifies membership needs of young members and develops mechanisms to assist them to advance into leadership roles.

2. Two representatives to the AAPM&R Medical Education Committee, which plans and coordinates the Academy’s initiatives to fulfill the Academy educational goals and serve the needs of the members, and other related charges as assigned by the BOG. Identifies educational needs for all Academy members and designs, evaluates, budgets, revises and implements educational meetings, publications and products to meet those needs.

   • Provide the products and services for residents and young members to assist them in transitioning from a Board exam studying approach to MOC life-long learning preparedness.

   Identifies emerging trends and develops recommendations with proposed business plans for new products and future direction of existing products. Monitors ACCME CME guidelines and policies and guarantees AAPM&R adherence to policies and practices.
   Oversees all MEC subcommittees to ensure objectives and charges are being addressed. Through its subcommittees, produce, approve, retain, and distribute educational material to members.

3. One representative to the AAPM&R Public and Professional Awareness Committee which plans and coordinates the initiatives to increase understanding and utilization of physiatry, and other related charges as assigned by the BOG. Develops a proactive marketing promotion for the field of PM&R including

   • Increasing name recognition

   • Promoting field

   • Developing and reviewing marketing material

   Facilitates and coordinates marketing efforts to promote the practice of physiatry.

   Develops mechanisms for communication to members and the public.

4. One representative to the AAPM&R Quality Practice and Policy Committee, which plans and coordinates the Academy’s health policy, legislative, medical practice, research, clinical quality and related initiatives, and other related charges as assigned by the BOG. Develops and manages integrated strategic plan and resource allocation to advance the practice, policy and research priorities of the Academy.

5. One representative to the American Medical Association – Resident and Fellows Section – represents resident members of the AAPM&R and serves as liaison between the AAPM&R and the AMA.

6. One chair of residency program communications – maintains and utilizes various methods to communicate with as many resident members of the AAPM&R as possible.

7. One representative to the Residency Review Committee – appointed by the RRC every two years. RPC makes candidate recommendation(s) to the RRC.

8. One resident “member-at-large” each for the bylaws committee and nominating committee. These two residents are NOT funded to attend the RPC interim meeting. They will participate in conference calls and will work with other RPC board members on these committees.

*Responsibilities: All liaison/representative positions have required conference calls and at least one meeting per year. Residents applying for these positions should be prepared to make arrangements to make sure they are able to attend these meetings. If for any reason the representative is unable to make a meeting, an alternate resident may be assigned, and it is the appointed resident’s responsibility to alert the RPC president and Academy staff of their impending absence. In addition to parent committee meetings and conference calls, the RPC board (RPC executive committee and all appointed positions except for the two members-at-large) will have conference calls every one to two months and will have an interim meeting each year. (usually about six months prior to next year’s annual assembly)

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