OPEN CALL FOR PIDS VICE CHAIR-ELECT TO IDWEEK PLANNING COMMITTEE 2024

The Program and Meetings Committee seeks nominations for the important role of PIDS IDWeek Vice Chair-elect, who will represent us and help develop the pediatric track on the IDWeek Planning Committee.

PIDS representation on the IDWeek Planning Committee consists of a Chair, Vice Chair and Vice Chair-elect, who work with the broader committee members and the PIDS community to develop the pediatric sessions for IDWeek. The committee reviews all pediatric session and abstract submissions as well as the broader IDWeek session areas.

The position is a three-year commitment with advancement through the roles and requires availability for:

• 2 in-person meetings annually
• virtual committee meetings approximately monthly
• more frequent meetings as intensive planning needs arise

If you are you interested in being considered for this opportunity to represent the Society, please review the selection criteria below and complete this application form, including the uploading of the statement of interest signifying your qualifications and ability to commit to the requirements and a current CV by Monday, August 14.

You are welcome to contact Christy Phillips at pids@idsociety.org should you have any questions.

The following eligibility criteria will be used to identify up to 3 nominees for the Vice Chair-elect position. Those selections will then be sent to the PIDS Board for full consideration. The person chosen should expect to start orientation prior to IDWeek in Los Angeles, CA (October 16-19).

Qualifications (Please address in your statement of interest):

• Prior experience in at least one of the follow categories (Please describe role and relevant skills acquired):
  • The PIDS Program and Meetings Committee – minimum 2 years prior experience is preferred but not mandatory; can be current or prior member of committee
  • IDWeek Abstract reviewer; prior PAS Abstract reviewer will also be considered
  • On a Conference Programming committee (i.e., PIDS, IDSA, SHEA, PAS, regional or institutional, or other [please specify])
  • Other organizational leadership role that provided skills that could be applied to this role (please explain)
• Track record of inclusiveness and working well with others
• Additions to diversity of the Planning Committee and to PIDS IDWeek leadership
• Other personal leadership qualities
• Prior experiences (in addition to those identified above) that would add to your qualifications for the position
• Please also describe your area of focus (i.e., research or clinical niche)

Note: You will not be eligible to speak at IDWeek for the duration of your service, if selected