ISAKOS Committees

Committees are a critical component of ISAKOS and Committee Members are the lifeblood for the future. The work of ISAKOS Committees is essential for advancing educational mission of ISAKOS and successfully delivering our programs. Committees provide the structure for member involvement while developing future leaders for the Society.

Engaging as a member on ISAKOS committees or task forces provides you with an opportunity to pursue professional passions, connect with colleagues and contribute to the advancement of ISAKOS and orthopaedic sports medicine in a meaningful way. Our committees are distinct communities within ISAKOS which serve as important forums for the exchange of information and ideas.

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The Committee Appointment process allows members to view all ISAKOS Committee openings and apply for positions of interest.

Appointment Process

The following Committee Appointment and Tenure Policy is reviewed by the Committee on Committees and approved by the Board of Directors Biennially:

• Participation on Committees is solicited every two years through outreach to the membership identifying Committee availability and the work of the Committee structure.
• All Committee appointments (Chairs and Members) are recommended to the Board of Directors through the Committee on Committees, comprised of the First Vice President (Chair), President, Second Vice President, Immediate Past President and CEO-Executive Director.
• Committee Members and Committee Chairs must be Active members in good standing within the Society. Committee Chairs are identified from the membership based on experience within and outside the Society.
• Tenure on Committees is for a four-year term. Members are reviewed every two years for eligibility, including evaluation of the member’s participation while on the Committee and their positive contributions to the successful work of the Committee. Maximum term for Committee Members is four years; however members of a Committee also can be considered for appointment to Deputy Chair or Committee Chair.
• Tenure for Committee Chair or Deputy Chair is a two-year term, with review and possible re-appointment for an additional two years. Maximum term for a Committee Chair or Deputy Chair is four years.
• All Committee appointments (Chairs and members) are confirmed by the Board of Directors biennially, or whenever vacancies occur and a new appointment is required.
• Committees are outlined in the ISAKOS Bylaws ARTICLE XIII

Committee Descriptions

The Committee structure is broken into a handful of major areas of activity within ISAKOS - Administrative, Clinical, Research & Education - and they are consistent with the priority areas in the ISAKOS Strategic Plan. Each Committee has a specific mission and drives the direction of the Society through their charges and recommendations back to the Board of Directors for policy matters, new programs and activities, and addressing the needs of the Society.