SECRETARY'S UPDATE
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Victor J. Bernet, MD
Secretary/Chief Operating Officer |
Well, Spring is here and so is the ATA Spring 2017 Satellite Symposium in Orlando, Hypothyroidism: Where Are We Now? This activity is being held 31 March, 2017 between 1:00 and 5:30 pm in the Orange County Convention and Exhibition Center. We hope to see you there! Also, we would very much like to hear your thoughts on potential topics for future symposia.
To indirectly quote Bobbi Smith: we have so many ATA irons in the fire to the point of inducing dizziness. Hyperbole, maybe, but actually not so far from the truth. ATA leadership and committees continue to move forward on initiatives related to our strategic plan. So let's review: Strategic focus on efforts for patients. Well, the Spring Symposia will include a first ever patient panel and a remarkable 11,969 patients have completed a survey, the results of which will be discussed at the symposium. The ATA is also reaching out to patients thru Philip James who hosts the "Doctor Thyroid" podcast series at www.docthyroid.com. He has already interviewed several ATA members and these excellent podcasts are available on the listed website. Furthermore, the ATA headquarters' staff, with support from our consultants at Just Write Solutions, has just submitted an application to participate in the NIH Program "All of Us." If successful, the ATA will receive funding to support patient recruitment and education for this initiative with a special focus on underrepresented groups with thyroid disease within the United States.
Call for Sawin Vignette speakers
Please submit your ideas for a speaker and topic for the historical vignette to be presented in Victoria, BC, Canada at the 87th Annual Meeting of the ATA. Review the timelines and submit your entries with photos and documents to be posted.
2017 Call for ATA Awards Nominations
The American Thyroid Association is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Awards. Nominate a colleague who exemplifies outstanding professionalism, dedication and contributions in the field of thyroidology. The awards will be presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Victoria, BC, Canada October 18 - 22, 2017.
The deadline for nominations is March 31. Awards description, criteria and nomination forms are available online. For more information contact jpaige@thyroid.org.
Call for Nominations for Awards (PDF File, 134 KB)
Nominate Colleagues for the ATA Board
 The American Thyroid Association is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Board of Directors' candidates.
In accordance with the Bylaws of the American Thyroid Association, the Nominating Committee is soliciting nominations from the membership for candidates for the offices of President and Directors (3) to serve on the ATA Board of Directors. Candidates will be selected by the Nominating Committee and submitted to the ATA Board for final approval.
All nominations must be submitted to Sharleene Cano, by letter, fax, or e-mail scano@thyroid.org by March 31, 2017.
Call for Nominations for Board of Directors and Officers (PDF File, 91 KB)
The ATA History and Archives Committee seeks your input
The ATA History and Archives Committee seeks your input regarding a project we are considering implementing at the 87th Annual Meeting this fall in Victoria, Canada. The project is based on the very popular Story Corps format that archives oral histories in the form of interviews and conversations between couples, be they colleagues, friends, or family members. Read more....
2016-2017 Membership Survey
Please check your inbox for the 2016-2017 membership survey - your feedback is valuable and helps us better serve your interests.
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