ENT VOICE

Chair: Kevin Watson
Deputy: 
ASCENT Office Liaison: Robin Wagner

Description: This committee is responsible for bringing payor and legislative issues to the forefront of awareness for the membership. These meetings do not require members to write or already be informed of legislative happenings. We invite you to bring your pertinent payor issues to share with other concerned members and staff who want to know. We have a consultant who helps us craft the ENT Voice newsletter, but he doesn't see what you do in the offices!  Together, we can make a difference.

Time Commitment: one hour per month for a conference call, and then if writing an editorial or creating something for the ENT Voice, it would require additional time.

COPM Advisory Board 

Chair: Danielle DeMaio-DeAngelis, COPM
Deputy: Kris McGriff, COPM
ASCENT Office Liaison: Helena Karlinski

Description: Committee members must have their COPM. The committee develops and maintains certification programs, administers COPM and COPM-C examinations, reviews current examination questions - revises as needed and writes new exam questions. Participates in annual recertification reviews. Participates and may be asked to facilitate study groups (on-line and at annual meeting). Committee reviews speaker proposals for the annual meeting and determines program content, i.e., speakers and topics.  

Time Commitment: The committee has a 5-day board meeting once per year at a time designated convenient for the board (usually in January). During this time, they revise the examinations, review text questions, revise the resource manual and determine the annual meeting content. Additionally, they meet monthly via conference call and work on educational assignments as necessary. Minimum of 3 hours per month in addition to the board meeting.

Education Committee

Chair: Danielle DeMaio-DeAngelis, COPM
Deputy: Kris McGriff, COPM
ASCENT Office Liaison: Robin Wagner

Description: This committee is responsible for the development of webinars, on topics covering a broad spectrum of medical practice, but as specifically as possible to ENT. Additionally, this group will provide input into the resources, education, and materials needed for ASCENT members. This committee develops training modules as well as the ASCENT Resource Manual. The committee works closely with the Program Committee in planning the concurrent educational sessions and speakers for the annual educational conference. 

Time Commitment: This committee requires a one hour conference call per month plus any assignments based on the call. 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Chair: Sarah Page
Deputy: Andrew Brown, MPH
ASCENT Office Liaison: 

Description: The membership committee meets monthly to discuss ideas to increase new members and retain existing members. Creative ideas in recruiting and retaining membership welcome! Additionally, they are responsible for the State Representative reporting and making sure the State Representatives have the materials and training needed to be successful.

Time Commitment: The committee has a one hour conference call per month plus any assignments based on that call. 

Program Committee

Chair: Carlos Lopez
Deputy Chair: Amy Lounds
ASCENT Office Liaison:  Robin Wagner

Description: Provide ideas on keynote speakers and networking activities at the annual meeting including evening night out. At the annual meeting, provide assistance as needed with meeting activities. Works closely with the ASCENT Executive Director and the ASCENT office.

Time Commitment: The committee has a one hour conference call per month plus any assignments based on that call. At the meeting, committee members are asked to provide additional volunteer help.