Committees
Updated 2024- June
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Advocacy Committee
- Chair:
- CPT Micaela LaRose, MD
- Vice-Chair:
- Maggie Moran, MD,
The committee is focused on serving as the "voice" for our members and advocating on behalf of them and our
specialty. They focus on evaluating and actioning items to include state and federal policy and endeavors. Key events include LAC and ACEP Council. Additionally, the committee works to teach and create materials/resources to prepare our members in the processes of political advocacy to ensure it falls within the guidelines for federal members. This includes oversight of the Leadership Fellowship.
Key Projects Include:
- KSA MTF prevalence
- KSA Lit Review
- ACEP Council Resolution Review
- ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Conference
Awards Committee
- Chair: Immediate Past President
- CDR Sean Stuart, DO, FAWM, FACEP
- Responsibilities:
- Promote applications for GSACEP and ACEP awards, grants and scholarships
- Review GSACEP award applications and recommend recipients to Board of Directors
GSS Conference Planning Committee
- Chair:
- CDR Sean Stuart, DO, FACEP
- Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee all Government Services Symposium (GSS) related planning
- Ensure financially responsible conference with appropriate board oversight
- Post conference: compile an after-action report
Membership Committee
- Chair:
- CPT Katey Osborne, MD
- Vice-Chair:
- Nichole Downing, MD
The Membership Committee is focused on recruiting and retaining members. The key is to find ways to develop and add value to our members via programs, products and initiatives. Committee members develop recruiting materials, interface with potential members and current members, build informational content and create opportunities for members to network and collaborate. If it's good for our members, it happens here!
Key Projects include:
- Medical Student Matchee Welcome Packets
- New Resident Graduation Packets
- Webinar Series
- Member Resource Hub
Nominating Committee
- Chair:
- MAJ Justine Stremick, MD, MPH & TM, FACEP
- Responsibilities:
- Present a slate of qualified candidates for board of directors 90 days prior to GSACEP elections
*Nominating Committee appointments are limited to current and past Board of Directors and are made annually by the GSACEP President.
Public Relations Committee
- Chair:
- COL Cynthia Shen, DO, FACEP
The GSACEP Public Relations Committee focuses on keeping members in touch with the activities and efforts of the Chapter. Key platforms include: Newsletter (Epic), social media networking (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) and the website. New directions include podcasts of GSS lectures to all members and seeking new ways to communicate. In addition to promoting GSACEP effort, the PR committee also assists the Advocacy and Membership Committees with PR efforts.
Key Projects Include:
- EPIC Newsletter
- Social Media posts
- Podcast/Videocast
