PAEA International Affairs Committee Seeks Two Members

The International Affairs Committee is seeking two new members. The mission of the committee is to provide expertise regarding PA education to international constituencies and serve as a source of information for PAEA member programs on clinical education outside the United States. The committee also develops liaison relationships with global organizations involved in clinical education and provides information on student placements outside the United States. This committee is active throughout the year and meets through conference calls as needed and at PAEA's Annual Education Forum.

Applicants to the International Affairs Committee should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience with international PA education.

Those interested are invited to submit a current CV and a letter of interest describing their international PA educational experience to Geraldene Darden, gdarden@paeaonline.org, by Friday, March 30. If you do not receive a confirmation of your application within two business days, please call (703) 548-5538, ext. 306, to be certain that your application has been received.

Terms

• Terms for both positions are for two years with the possibility of reappointment for one additional term, based on the recommendation of the committee chair to the PAEA Board of Directors.

Funding

• Members are reimbursed for expenses relating to travel, lodging, and meals for meetings held outside of PAEA’s annual meetings.

Requirements

Members must

• Actively contribute to carrying out the standing charges and/or mission of the specified group

• Agree to participate in scheduled conference calls and in-person meetings (in addition to the calls, committees may meet once a year besides those meetings held in conjunction with PAEA annual conferences)

• Meet agreed-upon deadlines for assignments

• Function well as team players