2008 - 09 Objectives

1. Partner with the Ethics Committee and Program Committee to create a didactic proposal for the 2009 Annual Meeting that addresses the February 2008 AAMC Report on Conflict of Interest. Due: September 1, 2008.
2. Partnering with the Grants Committee, submit a didactic proposal for a session on the Grant Review Process for the 2009 Annual Meeting. Due: September 1, 2008.
3. Review the NIH 2007-08 Peer Review Self Study document and provide a briefing document to the Board of Directors and Grants Committee. Based on the summary and implications for SAEM members, prepare an article for dissemination to our members. Due: November 1, 2008
4. Continue to enhance the relationship between SAEM and federal funding agencies, specifically the NIH, AHRQ and the CDC, and partner with the Communications Committee and Web Editorial Board to disseminate newsworthy items to the SAEM membership on a consistent basis. Due: every other month, beginning June 2008. Research Committee is the lead committee to identify and forward items for consideration.
5. Prepare an article for membership dissemination that informs the Society about progress in medical schools regarding the integration and involvement of emergency medicine into CTSA activities. Due: March 1, 2009.
6. Prepare and submit the proceedings of the 2008 Emergency Care Research Networks symposium. Due: Ongoing