The Committee on Clinical Affairs calls for two new members
The EASD Committee on Clinical Affairs (CCA) is seeking two new members to support its work. If you are a member of EASD and passionate about our mission to translate research findings into improved clinical care, we encourage you to apply to join our Committee.
To apply, please sent a short letter - max 1 A4 - indicating why you would be interested and like to be selected for this position, as well as a 2-page CV.
Application is open to EASD members at any stage of their career, working as clinicians. Particular attention will be paid to the diversity of European countries and applicant profiles represented in the Committee. We believe that a diverse and dedicated committee is essential to achieving our goals.
Please apply before Friday, 6 December 2024 and send your application letter to info@easd.org. Please see below for further information and contact Professor Richard Holt (Chair of CCA) on righ@soton.ac.uk in case of any additional questions about the CCA.
Rationale for establishing the CCA
The EASD is increasingly involved in the production of consensus reports and position statements, often in collaboration with other European and global organisations. Those statements have significant visibility and have, particularly concerning statements on treatment and diagnostic criteria, substantial impact on health care policy.
In 2009 the EASD established the EASD Committee on Clinical Affairs (CCA), to take responsibility for structuring and overseeing EASD’s activities in the development of formal statements, consensus reports, and other clinical resources that complement the clinical practice guidelines.
Mission of the CCA
The mission of the CCA is to ensure that any statement, consensus report or guideline, which is produced and/or endorsed by EASD is appropriate, non-contradictory and consistent with current research findings and best practice in diabetes management.
This supports the overarching EASD mission of promoting excellence in diabetes care through research and education and the stated aims of the Association to encourage and support research in the field of diabetes, the rapid diffusion of acquired knowledge and to facilitate its application.
Role of the CCA within EASD
The role of CCA is to advise the EASD Board on all matters concerning statements, consensus reports and other clinical resources and guidelines. The Committee will:
Commitment as a member of the CCA
As a member of the EASD CCA, you will agree to commit for a duration of 4 years, starting from early 2025. Members attend four meetings a year (one in person with compulsory attendance during the Annual Meeting and three virtual) and are expected to participate actively between meetings by reviewing proposals for the development of position statements etc. according to the EASD Memorandum of Understanding and reviewing completed work prior to forming a recommendation to the Board.