Call for Applications for the Position of Coordinator-Elect for International Affairs
The Foundation coordinator-elect for International Affairs serves for one year, starting September 2012 and works with the coordinator in a learning capacity before becoming coordinator for a four-year term starting in September 2013. The coordinator is responsible for enhancing international awareness of the Foundation’s educational and research programs, especially the International Outreach program; for helping to recruit and retain international members; and for attracting international attendance at AAO-HNSF meetings. The coordinator also is the physician ombudsperson for the international members and the International Corresponding Societies to the Foundation Board of Directors, advocating for international issues and support. The coordinator chairs the International Steering Committee and has oversight of three international committees: International Otolaryngology, Panamerican, and Humanitarian Efforts. The coordinator also has oversight of the International Visiting Scholars and the international and humanitarian travel grants. Term of Office and Voting The coordinator-elect serves for one year followed by four years as coordinator. The coordinator is a non-voting member of the Foundation Board of Directors. Qualifications and Stipend Qualifications should include an interest in, and prior involvement with, the specialty in different regions of the world; availability to travel outside North America; and a local staff to assist the Foundation staff in development and conduct of the International Outreach program. The Foundation provides a stipend for the coordinator. Application Process Academy members interested in this position should send a letter in PDF format outlining their qualifications, experience in international affairs, and a narrative on how the applicant would enhance international efforts within the Foundation to clincoln@entnet.org. Applications must be submitted by May 15.
The Foundation coordinator-elect for International Affairs serves for one year, starting September 2012 and works with the coordinator in a learning capacity before becoming coordinator for a four-year term starting in September 2013.
The coordinator is responsible for enhancing international awareness of the Foundation’s educational and research programs, especially the International Outreach program; for helping to recruit and retain international members; and for attracting international attendance at AAO-HNSF meetings. The coordinator also is the physician ombudsperson for the international members and the International Corresponding Societies to the Foundation Board of Directors, advocating for international issues and support.
The coordinator chairs the International Steering Committee and has oversight of three international committees: International Otolaryngology, Panamerican, and Humanitarian Efforts. The coordinator also has oversight of the International Visiting Scholars and the international and humanitarian travel grants.
Term of Office and Voting
The coordinator-elect serves for one year followed by four years as coordinator. The coordinator is a non-voting member of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Qualifications and Stipend
Qualifications should include an interest in, and prior involvement with, the specialty in different regions of the world; availability to travel outside North America; and a local staff to assist the Foundation staff in development and conduct of the International Outreach program. The Foundation provides a stipend for the coordinator.
Application Process
Academy members interested in this position should send a letter in PDF format outlining their qualifications, experience in international affairs, and a narrative on how the applicant would enhance international efforts within the Foundation to clincoln@entnet.org.
Applications must be submitted by May 15.