Physician PAC Membership - Call for Nominations

Deadline date: August 15, 2005

The Physician Professional Advisory Committee (PPAC) is seeking motivated commissioned corps and civil service physicians who are interested in serving as members on this categorical panel. PPAC membership is open to all physicians who are employed in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Operating Divisions (OPDIVs)/Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs) as well as Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps officers in the medical category detailed to any other government entity.

The mission of the PPAC is to provide advice and consultation to the Surgeon General on the application of medical science protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the Nation. Additionally, the PPAC seeks to represent the activities and interests of all Department physicians. The PPAC currently meets every other month (travel is not required for membership, and conference calling capability is available for all meetings). Regular attendance at meetings is required and PPAC members are expected to actively participate in the activities of at least one subcommittee during the term of service which is currently 3 years.

At least two positions will be available as of January 1, 2006. The PPAC will recommend successful candidates to the Surgeon General for appointment, with the concurrence of the line supervisors and OPDIV/STAFFDIV representatives. PHS Commissioned Corps officers or civil service physicians who are interested are encouraged to self-nominate. Individuals should submit a curriculum vitae along with a one-page cover letter describing their interest. This should be accompanied by a letter from the candidate’s supervisor concurring with their nomination. These documents should be sent as a Word® or WordPerfect® attachment to an e-mail message by August 15, 2005 to:

LCDR Matthew Clark Chair, PPAC Membership Subcommittee E-mail: mattc@abq.ihs.gov Phone: 970-563-4581 x217

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