Committees

The OIA has four committees and one yearly task force. Listed below are the committees and their duties.

Chair's Standing Committee – Oversees administrative and financial decisions of the Alliance and ensure their implementation. Composition: Board Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and one At-Large Board Member

Internal Affairs Committee – Identify and secure resources for the OIA's programmes and operations, oversee research and maintenance of the OIA Clearinghouse Web site, and coordinate the process of electing new members to the Board of Directors. Incorporates: Clearinghouse, Development and Nomination Committees

External Affairs Committee – Serves as a neutral environment in which osteopathic educators can meet, identify potential partners and collaborative projects, identify and communicate research-related news and information, and assist in creating opportunities for international collaboration in osteopathic research. Incorporates: Education, Research and Outreach Committees

Membership Committee – Identify potential members and oversee application and approval process. Recommend membership category revision(s) and new member nominations to Board as needed.

Yearly Program Task Force – Work with local programme director(s) to create the annual meeting programme that is educational and membership driven.

*Note: The Board Chair is an ex-officio member of all committees.

If you are interested in volunteering for a committee, please email Joshua Kerr at the OIA Secretariat: jkerr@osteopathic.org.