Statement of Purpose:

This committee is responsible for nominating directors, officers and honorary members in a timely fashion as provided in the ACP Bylaws.

Committee Members:

• Nick Morrison, MD, FACPh - Chair
• John Mauriello, MD, FACPh
• Robert Min, MD, MBA, FACPh, FSIR

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

The Audit Committee shall: (1) recommend to the Board of Directors the retention and, when appropriate, the termination of an independent certified public accountant to serve as auditor, (2) negotiate the compensation of the auditor on behalf of the Board, (3) confer with the auditor to satisfy the Audit Committee members that the financial affairs of this corporation are in order, (4) review and determine whether to accept the audit, and (5) approve performance of any non-audit services provided to this corporation by the auditor’s firm.

Committee Members:

• Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, RVT, FACPh - Chair
• Joseph Zygmunt, Jr., RVT
• Mark Isaacs, MD, FACPh

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE
Chris Freed

Statement of Purpose:

This committee is responsible for the oversight and direction of advisory committees that provide and/or maintain communication vehicles on behalf of the College. In addition to this charge, they are responsible for making sure there is consistent branding, promotion, and distribution of all ACP communication vehicles and/or products (look, feel, availability, placement and promotion). Advisory Committees assigned to the Communications Standing Committee are: International Affairs Committee; Publications Committee; VeinLine Newsletter Committee; Speakers' Bureau; and Specialty Recognition Committee.

Committee Members:

• Jean-Jerome Guex, MD - Chair
• Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, RVT, FACPh
• Mark Isaacs, MD, FACPh, FAAFP

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

This committee is responsible for the oversight and direction of advisory committees that create and provide products and/or services that are directly beneficial to ACP's members and their interests. Advisory Committees assigned to the Member Services Standing Committee are: Coding and Reimbursement Committee; Recruitment and Retention Committee; Awards Committee; Nursing Section; and Ultrasonography Section.

Committee Members:

• Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, RVT, FACPh - Chair
• Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh
• John Mauriello, MD, FACPh

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

This committee is responsible for the oversight and direction of advisory committees that develop and provide educational opportunities to cover the full range of topics in phlebology. Advisory Committees assigned to the Education Standing Committee are: Annual Congress Planning Committee; Professional Education Committee; Regional Meetings Planning Committees; Advanced Practical Course Planning Committees; Distance Learning Committee; Phlebology Journal Committee; Video Library Development Committee; and Public Education Committee.

Committee Members:

• Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh - Chair
• Neil Khilnani, MD, FACPh
• Lisa Pavone, MD
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

This committee is responsible for the oversight and direction of advisory committees that are either operational in nature or are in varying stages of developing programs and initiatives based on any approved directives of the Board of Directors. Advisory Committees assigned to the Operations and Development Standing Committee are: Board Certification Program Development Task Force; Exhibitor Advisory Committee; Research Programs Committee; Fellowship Program Development Task Force; and Preceptorship Program Development Task Force.

Committee Members:

• Melvin Rosenblatt, MD, FACPh - Chair
• Julianne Stoughton, MD
• Lisa Pavone, MD

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

The Leadership Development Standing Committee is responsible for the oversight and direction of advisory committees that are responsible for developing leadership development programs and initiatives based on any approved directives of the Board of Directors.

Committee Members:

• John Mauriello, MD, FACPh - Chair
• Jean-Jerome Guex, MD, FACPh
• Robert Min, MD, MBA, FACPh, FSIR
• Steven Zimmet, MD, RVT, FACPh

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

This Section reports directly to the Member Services Standing Committee and is organized for the purpose of advancing the art and science of patient care within the field of phlebology as it pertains to Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants. The Section shall provide a forum for members who are Advanced Practice Nurses or Physician Assistants or members who have an interest in these roles within a phlebology practice to improve their understanding of diagnosis and treatment in our specialty as well as advance vein care with increased knowledge and best practices and standards.

Committee Members:

Elizabeth Coll, NP - Chair
Karin Augur, PA-C
Joyce Jackson, CANP

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The Advanced Practical Courses advisory committee reports directly to the Education Board Standing Committee and is responsible for planning advanced scientific programs on venous disease for experienced physicians and healthcare professionals in smaller regional venues.

Appointments to this committee are made by Board invitation.

Committee Members:

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The Annual Congress Planning advisory committee reports directly to the Education Board Standing Committee and is responsible for the scientific content and programming of the Annual Congress program. Appointments to this committee are made by Board invitation. Volunteers are not requested at this time. The Annual Congress program shall provide an intensive educational experience for all attendees by presenting lectures and workshops of the current understanding of the basics of phlebology as well as a forum for the discussion of new concepts and controversies in the field. The committee will strictly adhere to the policies and procedures of the ACCME when planning and carrying out activities of the Annual Congress.

Appointments to this committee are made by Board invitation.

Committee Members:

• Melvin Rosenblatt, MD, FACPh – Program Chair
• Catherine Burdge, APRN
• Steven Elias, MD, FACS, FACPh
• Ted King, MD, FAAFP, FACPh
• Barbara Pohle-Schulze, RVT, RDMS, RDCS
• Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, RVT, FACPh
• Julianne Stoughton, MD, FACS
• Paul Timperman, MD

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The Awards Advisory Committee reports directly to the Members Services Board Standing Committee and is responsible for review and recommendation of the following:

1. One nominee per year for Honorary Membership in the ACP (to be presented to the Board of Directors for approval).
2. Annual review and recommendation of the Jobst (BSN Medical) Research Grant.

Committee Members:

• Ted King, MD, FAAFP -Chair
• Mark Isaacs, MD, FACPh, FAAFP
• Juliannie Stoughton, MD

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The CME Committee reports directly to the Education Standing Committee and is responsible for reviewing and recommending approval of individual courses/activities based on compliance with ACCME Essential Requirements and Standards for Commercial Support; developing and monitoring processes for overall education program evaluation; and, will be involved in the self study processes that will accompany re-accreditation every two-four years, as well as the ACCME site survey visits.

Committee Members:

• Neil Khilnani, MD, FACPh - Chair
• Harry Agis, MD, FACS
• Steven Elias, MD, FACS
• Gregory Hamon, MD, FACS, RVT
• N. Scott Howell, DO
• Eric Mowatt-Larsen, MD
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT
• Lisa Pavone, MD
• Melvin Rosenblatt, MD
• J. Gordon Wright, MD, FACS

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The CME Outcomes Task Force consists of members of the CME Advisory Committee and is responsible for developing and monitoring educational outcome measures for the ACP’s overall CME program. This will involve reviewing CME needs assessment survey results and post activity evaluation results on at least a quarterly basis.  The Task Force members will then be responsible for reporting back to the CME Advisory Committee and providing them with information such as: whether or not the ACP is meeting its CME Mission, if there are any improvements that can be made to the overall CME program, etc.

Committee Members:

• J. Gordon Wright, MD, FACS - Chair
• Nickolas Collucci, DO
• Samuel Coor, DO
• Richard Vazquez, MD, FACS

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The Coding and Reimbursement advisory committee reports directly to the Member Services Board Standing Committee and is responsible for monitoring government and private sector reimbursement systems when and where appropriate on behalf of ACP members. The committee monitors and acts as the resource unit for education of ACP members and insurance carriers about coding and classification systems that affect phlebology. This committee may from time to time be asked by the Board of Directors to provide written recommendations on coding and reimbursement related issues in Phlebology.

NOTE: This committee is strictly prohibited from discussion, communication, and dissemination of any type of materials or information that is anti-competitive in its nature. The committee must strictly adhere to the Anti-Trust Policy approved and supported by the ACP Board of Directors and the College once created.

Committee Members:

• Peter Benson, MD, FAAFP, FACDS -Chair
• Gary Cunningham, DO
• Kimberly Dickerson, CPC, CBCS
• Kenneth Harper, MD, FACS
• James Heinz
• Bruce Hoyle, MD
• Michael Krusch, MD, FACPh
• Ronald Kolegraff, MD, RVT
• Frederick Schuler, MD
• Joseph Zygmunt, Jr., RVT

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The Distance Learning advisory committee reports directly to the Education Board Standing Committee and is responsible for developing educational content for electronic and web based technology products and/or modules used by both members and non-members of the College.

Committee Members:

• Richard Vazquez, MD, FACS - Chair
• Jeanette Ashby, RDMS, RVT
• Lawrence Mueller, MD, FACS
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT
• Saundra Spruiell, DO, FACPh
• William Torres, MD

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The Exhibitor Advisory committee is advisory in nature and reports directly to the Operations and Development Board Standing Committee and is responsible for acting as an intermediary between the ACP and its industrial exhibitors. They are also tasked with making recommendations to ACP headquarters regarding potential new exhibitors as well as developing policies and practices to increase and enhance the exhibiting experience at the ACP educational meetings.

Committee Members:

• Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh - Chair
• Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau, MD, FACPh
• Neil Sadick, MD, FACP, FAACS, FACPh

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The Fellowship Program Development Task Force committee reports directly to the Operations and Development Board Standing Committee and is responsible for exploring and developing criteria, policies, and programs that provide an Academic/University-based Fellowship program.

Committee Members:

• Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh - Chair
• John Mauriello, MD, FACPh
• Jeff Petersen, MD
• Cynthia Shortell, MD
• Greg Snyder, MD

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The International Affairs advisory committee reports directly to the Communications Board Standing Committee and is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with phlebological societies who are members of the International Union of Phlebology outside of the United States. They are tasked with providing the Board of Directors and the membership of the College with information that is of interest about the activities of UIP member societies.

Committee Members:

• Jean-Jerome Guex, MD, FACPh - Chair
• Alessandro Frullini, MD
• Phillip Hertzman, MD, FACP, FAAFP, FACPh
• Kasuo Miyake, MD, PhD
• Melanie Murn, MD
• Hugo Partsch, MD, FACPh
• Kenneth (Trip) Todd III, MD, FACPh
• Takashi Yamaki, MD

Staff Liaison:

Linda S. Chreno, CAE, IOM

Statement of Purpose:

The Journal Reference Committee reports directly to the Education Standing Committee and is responsible for providing the ACP membership with a comprehensive list of available literature on topics of interest in venous disease. The list is reviewed bi-monthly and posted on the ACP website in the "members only" section.

Committee Members:

• Sandra Dickerson, MD - Chair
• James Isobe, MD
• Neil Sadick, MD, FAAD, FAACS, FACP, FACPh
• Thomas Wright, MD, FACP, RVT

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The Leadership Development Task Force reports to the Leadership Development Standing Committee and is responsible for the development of an enduring legacy of leaders. This shall be accomplished by creating leadership and volunteer opportunities; creating and maintaining leadership development training; and a process to identify new leadership.

Committee Members:

• John Mauriello, MD, FACPh - Chair
• Stephanie Dentoni, MD
• Helane Fronek, MD, FACP, FACPh, PhD
• Jean-Jerome Guex, MD, FACPh
• Lowell Kabnick, MD, FACS, FACPh
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT
• Lisa Pavone, MD
• Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, RVT, FACPh
• Julianne Stoughton, MD

Staff Liaison:

Bruce A. Sanders, CAE

Statement of Purpose:

The Nursing Section reports directly to the Member Services Standing Committee and is organized for the purpose of advancing the art and science of nursing within the field of phlebology. The Nursing Section shall provide a forum for members interested in phlebological nursing, shall seek to improve the understanding of diagnosis and treatment in that specialty by members, and shall seek to improve the delivery of nursing care to the public.

Committee Members:

• Terri Morrison, RN, BS, Voc ED - Co-Chair
• Kathy Melfy, RN, BSN - Co-Chair
• Catherine Burdge, APRN - Program Secretary
• Barbara Deusterman, RN - Education Secretary
• Terri Harper, RN, BSN

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The Preceptorship Program Development Advisory Committee reports directly to the Education Standing Standing Committee and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining a defined and organized ACP Phlebology Preceptor Program.  The ACP Phlebology Preceptor Program shall provide opportunities for members to observe expert phlebologists in a clinical setting. The committee will define general areas of education, preceptor criteria and requirements, and the overall process whereby trainees can apply to a preceptor. They will also define financial, indemnity, documentation, evaluation, and quality assurance aspects of the preceptor program on an ongoing basis.

Committee Members:

• Steven Elias, MD, FACS - Chair
• Maria Atkins, DO
• Kenneth Harper, MD, FACS
• Philip Hertzman, MD, FACP, FAAFP, FACPh
• Normand Miller, MD, FACS, RVT
• Primepares Pal, MD
• J. Gordon Wright, MD, FACS

Staff Liaison:

Dana DePonzi-Haas

Statement of Purpose:

The Public Awareness Task Force reports directly to the Education Board Standing Committee and is responsible for the development of an program to promote the public understanding of phlebology and the value of Phlebologists. The goal of the initial campaign is to create awareness, education and coaching on vein care, vein diseases, and treatment options.  This will, therefore, improve the quality of patient care by medical practitioners and care-givers.  The awareness campaign will use social media, search and other online marketing methods including email, video and article marketing, and newsletters.  In addition, press releases will be created explaining the campaign, and print ads will be placed in select publications. Physicians and other ACP members will be provided with materials to enhance and expand the public awareness campaign.

Committee Members:

• Diana Neuhardt, RVT - Chair
• Cynthia Asbjornsen, DO
  
• Anabell Castro, NP-C
  
• Angela Diamond, MD, FACS, RVT, FACPh
  
• N. Scott Howell, DO
  
• J. Michael Leary, MD, FACEP
  
• Terri Morrison, RN, BS, Voc ED
  
• Lisa Pavone, MD
  
• Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
  
• Azita Reger, BS
  
• Joseph Zygmunt, Jr., RVT

Staff Liaison:

Linda S. Chreno, CAE, IOM

Statement of Purpose:

The Public Education advisory committee reports directly to the Education Board Standing Committee and is responsible for the development of an education program to promote the public understanding of phlebology and the value of Phlebologists. This may include the development of educational materials and content for the public. The Public Education Committee also assists with the public relations efforts of the American College of Phlebology to promote the practice of phlebology by identifying newsworthy topics to generate media coverage of phlebology issues, as well as the occasional review of selected communications material.

Committee Members:

• Melvin Rosenblatt, MD, FACPh - Chair
• Norman Chideckel, MD
• Boyd Erdman, MD
• Ted King, MD, FAAFP, FACPh
• Michael Krusch, MD, FACPh
• Sanjoy Kundu, MD, FRCPC, DABR
• Robert Reese, DO

Staff Liaison:

Linda S. Chreno, CAE, IOM

Statement of Purpose:

The Recruitment and Retention advisory committee reports directly to the Members Services Board Standing Committee and is responsible for assessment and development of policies, programs, and processes for successful recruitment of new members and retention of existing members of the College.

Committee Members:

• Marlin Schul, MD, MBA, FACEP - Chair
• Stephanie Dentoni, MD
• Kenneth Harper, MD, FACS
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT
• Melvin Rosenblatt, MD, FACPh
• Michael Traurig, MD, RVT, RPVI
• Satish Vayuvegula, MD

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The Research Programs advisory committee reports directly to the Operations & Development Board Standing Committee and is responsible for developing and recommending potential projects or research programs in the field of phlebology. In addition, they will be responsible for review and selection of recipients of defined and approved research programs of the College.

Committee Members:

• Raghu Kolluri, MD, RVT, FACC - Chair
• Sandra Dickerson, MD
• Clint Hayes, MD, FACS
• Robert Kiser, DO, MSPH
• Primapares Pal, MD
• Neil Sadick, MD, FACP, FAACS, FACPh
• Carolyn Semrow, BSEE

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The Speakers' Bureau advisory committee reports directly to the Communications Board Standing Committee and is responsible for establishing a process and procedure for the administration and implementation of the speakers' bureau program. This involves the identification and solicitation of venues where the presentations will be given as well as to identify and recommend appropriate qualified speakers to serve as representatives of the ACP.

Committee Members:

• Satish Vayuvegula, MD, MS - Chair
• James Altizer, MD, FACPh
• Mark Isaacs, MD, FACPh
• Neil Khilnani, MD, FACPh
• Jerry Ninia, MD, FACOG, FACPh
• Lisa Pavone, MD
• C. Duane Randleman, Jr., MD
• Melvin Rosenblatt, MD, FACPh
• David Stone, MD, RVT, FAAFP

Staff Liaison:

Linda S. Chreno, CAE, IOM

Statement of Purpose:

The Specialty Recognition Advisory Committee reports directly to the Member Services Standing Committee and is tasked with increasing the recognition and awareness of phlebology in public and medical arenas, as well as other health-related organizations (state and federal agencies, insurance companies, etc.).

Committee Members:

• Saundra Spruiell, DO - Chair
• Boyd Erdman, MD
• Lindy McHutchinson, MD
• Richard Owens, MD
• E.J. Sanchez, MD, FACC
• Marcus Stanbro, DO

Staff Liaison:

Linda S. Chreno, CAE, IOM

Statement of Purpose:

The Ultrasonography Section reports directly to the Member Services Standing Committee and is organized for the purpose of advancing the art and science of Ultrasonography within the field of phlebology. The Ultrasonography Section shall provide a forum for members interested in phlebological Ultrasonography, shall seek to improve the understanding of diagnosis and treatment in that specialty by members, and shall seek to improve the delivery of ultrasonography care to the public.

Committee Members:

• Joseph Zygmunt, Jr., RVT - Chair
• Barbara Pohle-Schulze, RVT - Program Secretary
• Tracie Dauplaise, RVT
• Paula Heggerick, RVT, RDMS
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT

Staff Liaison:

Caryl Tynan

Statement of Purpose:

The VeinLine Newsletter advisory committee reports directly to the Communications Board Standing Committee and is responsible for providing a vehicle to present, exchange, and disseminate information about the activities and accomplishments of the College as well as scientific papers and information as it relates to the field of phlebology.

Committee Members:

• Lisa Pavone, MD - Chair
• Elizabeth Coll, NP
• Samuel Coor, DO
• Douglas Hill, MD, FACPh
• Ronald Kolegraff, MD
• Kathy Melfy, RN, BSN
• Terri Morrison, RN, BS, Voc ED
• Diana Neuhardt, RVT
• Michael Traurig, MD, RVT, RPVI
• Joseph Zygmunt, Jr., RVT

Staff Liaison:

Linda S. Chreno, CAE, IOM