Organizations are as vital as their members' enthusiasm. To have a responsive organization that meets the needs of its members, the Academy invites members to join committees. The following Academy committees are looking for energetic, committed members with an interest in making a difference. Please consider joining one of these committees and helping the Academy remain vital and responsive to your needs.

Credentialing Committee

Provides assistance with credentials reviews to determine eligibility for Academy credentialing. To serve on the Credentialing Committee please contact Colette Such, Credentialing Manager (colette@aapainmanage.org).

Educational Planning Committee

Provides advice, ideas and suggestions for the planning and implementation of Academy educational offerings. Committee members participate in the development of needs assessment, review outcome data from the needs assessment and speaker's evaluations from the Annual Clinical Meeting to help set the educational agenda for the coming year. During the development of the Annual Clinical Meeting agenda committee members are encouraged to make faculty recommendations. During the Annual Clinical Meeting committee members serve as track moderators, and assist the Director of Education. To join the Educational Planning Committee please send e-mail or letter of interest with a short curriculum vita to Debra Nelson-Hogan, Director of Education (dhogan@seersha.com).

Examination Committee

Provides assistance with development of the Credentialing Examination given to become a Credentialed Pain Practitioner. Interested members who are already credentialed must send an e-mail or letter of interest and a brief curriculum vita to Colette Such, Credentialing Manager(colette@aapainmanage.org).

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