Call for Nominations for Physician Assistant Professional Advisory Group Deadline Date: 20 July 2007

The Physician Assistant Professional Advisory Group (PAPAG) provides advice to the Surgeon General, through the Health Services Professional Advisory Committee (HS-PAC) and the Health Services Chief Professional Officer, on professional and personnel issues related to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (Corps) Physician Assistants (PA). Selections are based on the nominee's commitment to public health and PA activities in addition to specified criteria (e.g., organizational, discipline, gender, and minority representation). Selections are made by the PAPAG voting membership.

Self-Nomination Form:

I am interested in serving on the PAPAG for a 3-year term beginning January 2008. If selected, I am expected to participate in all teleconference meetings, unless excused by the PAPAG Chair. I also agree to participate in PAPAG subcommittees and other PAPAG activities. I understand that each Corps active duty voting member shall meet and maintain Office of Force Readiness and Deployment (OFRD) basic readiness qualifications and that membership in the Public Health Service Academy of Physician Assistants (PHSAPA) is strongly encouraged, but not required. I have included a copy of my current curriculum vitae (CV) (including summary sheet) and a cover letter describing how my specific experience and expertise will benefit the PAPAG. Rank and Name: __________________________________________PHS Serial #: _________ Primary duty: (1) clinical:______________ (2) administrative:________________ ORFD Basic Readiness: Y____ N_____ Duty Station Address: Operating Division/Staff Division or non-HHS organization to which Corps officer is detailed: _________________________________________________________________________ Institute/Center:____________________________________________________________ Mail Stop: _____________ City:___________________________________ State:_____________ Zip: _______________ Duty Phone:_______________________________ FAX: ____________________________ E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________________ PAPAG Activities/Subcommittees of interest to me: ____ Awards ____ Recruitment ____ Communication ____Policy ____ Mentor ____ Membership ____ Career Development Other ___________________________________________

E-mail application, CV (including summary sheet) and cover letter to: TBRANCH@HRSA.GOV or BIBIHUNTER@EARTHLINK.NET

Nomination packages will not be considered unless all items are submitted; notification of receipt will be e-mailed to you. Nominations must be received by 20 July 2007.

For more information contact: LT Tracy Branch - TBRANCH@HRSA.GOV or CDR Robin Hunter-Buskey - BIBIHUNTER@EARTHLINK.NET

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