Education Standing Committee
The mission of the Education Standing Committee is to establish strategic direction for the AVLS in the domains of:
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Education in Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
- Healthcare Professional Education
- Patient Education
- Public Education
- Intersocietal Education
- Responsible for the development of funding grants from the FVLD or other sources
The mission of the Education Development Advisory Committee is to:
- Oversite of existing educational offerings to ensure that our offerings are current and of value to potential students
- To identify and develop new educational offerings to meet the needs of a growing and expanding field
- To develop new approaches to delivering educational content
The mission of the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Advisory Committee is to:
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Oversite (Peer Review) of existing educational offerings to ensure that they meet ACCME requirements when appropriate for;
- Annual Congress
- Regional Symposium
- Digital Course Offerings
- Support the maintenance of our ACCME accreditation
The mission of the Resident/Student Education Advisory Committee is to:
- To pursue opportunities to reach Medical Students, Residents and related Fellowship programs to educate in the field of venous & lymphatic medicine
Committee Chairs:
Margaret Mann – Standing Committee Chair
TBD – Education Development Chair
Robert Worthington-Kirsch – CME Oversight Chair
Vineet Mishra – Fellow/Resident/Student Chair
2022 Congress Chair - Chris Pittman, MD, FSIR, FAVLS
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Key Priorities
- Identify Chair for the Education Development Committee
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Distance Learning
- Virtual Reality
- Online Education Center Clean-Up
- Develop Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum
- Evaluate and support Lymphedema Association of North America (LANA) in respect to certification of Lymphedema therapists
Statement of Purpose:
The Education Standing Committee is responsible for the guidance and oversight of advisory committees that have the goal of providing comprehensive, innovative education for practitioners who treat or anticipate treating patients with venous and lymphatic disease. The Education Standing Committee is required to provide clear and concise directions to those advisory committees assigned to them regarding any initiatives or projects that are pursued by the Board of Directors or activities detailed within the Education goal within the AVLS’ 2016-2019 Strategic Plan.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Annual Congress Planning Committee
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Annual Congress Planning Sub-Committee is to plan and execute the scientific content and programming of the Annual Congress based on demonstrated needs of the target audience(s). The Annual Congress program shall provide an intensive educational experience for all attendees by covering topics on basic venous and lymphatic care as well as more advanced topics for experienced practitioners. Foundational information (anatomy, physiology, etc.), recent advances, and controversies are presented with the ultimate goal of enhancing the clinical performance of attendees.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Congress/Symposia Prognostication
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Congress/Symposia Prognostication Committee is to provide Board oversight to the Annual Congress and also draw on the wisdom of the immediate past, present and immediate future Chairs of the Congress to project strategic changes to be made for future meetings to align with the strategic plans of the AVLS.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Education Development Committee
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Education Development Committee is to review data obtained from AVLS educational activities and relevant external sources in healthcare education to identify practice gaps and underlying educational needs. These data are used to determine the topics for future educational activity content that addresses recognized needs in order to close disparities in care, as well as the methods utilized to deliver the education. This oversight of the AVLS’ educational program curriculum will insure ongoing improvement in the overall level of knowledge and skill of AVLS members and improve understanding and awareness of venous and lymphatic medicine among physicians and other healthcare professionals in other specialties.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Medical Student/Resident/Fellow Education
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME Oversight Committee
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the CME Oversight Committee is to function in an ad hoc capacity to help address and resolve issues identified by any of the three Peer Review Sub-Committees. The Committee also helps maintain the organization’s accreditation status with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Annual Congress Peer Review
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Annual Congress Peer Review Sub-Committee is to conduct peer review of educational materials submitted for presentation at the AVLS’ Annual Congress, identify potential conflicts of interest, and help resolve identified conflicts.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Topical Course/Workshop Peer Review
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Topical Course & Workshop Peer Review Sub-Committee is to conduct peer review of educational materials submitted for presentation at the AVLS’ live educational activities other than the Annual Congress, identify potential conflicts of interest, and help resolve identified conflicts.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Internet and Enduring Mtls Peer Review
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of the Internet & Enduring Materials Peer Review Sub-Committee is to conduct peer review of educational content offered through the AVLS’ Online Education Center, identify potential conflicts of interest, help resolve identified conflicts, and assist in activity credit certification or recertification.
Staff Liaison: AVLS Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
