Question 1

Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Accepted Answer

MandateTo provide a forum for Canadian emergency medicine clinicians, researchers, educators and administrators committed to optimizing the care of older people in EDs; and to define and promote standard of excellence in their care.ChairKayla Furlong MD MSc CCFP(EM)(COE)St. John's NL

Question 2

Nominating

Accepted Answer

Mandate
Identify candidates for election to the Board of Directors and for election to the position of President-Elect and approach those candidates with respect to running.
Identify candidates for any other elected positions that may arise in relation to other Association activities, committees, documents or functions.
Prepare a slate of nominees for circulation to the Members along with a call for nominations.
Oversee the collection of the nominations and the ballots.
Prepare a full and final slate of nominees, if necessary, and circulate to the Members.
Self assess, on an annual basis, the Committee’s effectiveness.

Chair
Michael Howlett MD CCFP(EM)
Oshawa ON

Question 3

Public Affairs

Accepted Answer

MandateTo ensure CAEPs voice is heard on key issues affecting emergency medicine.To represent CAEP when interviewed by members of the mediaTo represent CAEP when meeting with key individuals in government and other industries.Act as media spokesman for CAEP in key areas of expertise or direct media to a CAEP member who holds expertise in the desired subject matter.Initiate and respond to opportunities for collaboration with external bodies engaged in public interest activities.Propose position statements which have the potential to strengthen the Association’s public interest role or profile.Meet quarterly and provide reports to the Board of Directors.Chairs
Elizabeth Shouldice MD CCFP(EM)Ottawa ONMichael Herman MD CCFP(EM)Ottawa ON

Question 4

Research

Accepted Answer

Mandate Promote high-quality research that improves patient care across Canada.Promote the training, development, and support of qualified EM researchers.Enhance collaboration amongst Canadian centres to conduct impactful EM research.Increase participation in CJEM activities at Canadian medical schools and teaching hospitals.Strive to ensure all the best Canadian EM research is presented at the annual CAEP Scientific Conference.Evaluate research submissions via a peer-review method for the purpose of identifying high-quality presentations for CAEP’s Annual Conference.Evaluate research grant proposals via a peer-review method for the purpose of supporting high-quality projects funded by the EM Advancement Fund.Review and approve research surveys from CAEP members to be distributed to the consenting CAEP members.Review research protocols to provide letters of endorsement.ChairJustin Yan MD MSc FRCPCLondon ON

Question 5

Membership

Accepted Answer

Mandate
Ensure membership initiatives reflect the mission and vision of the organization.
Develop specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals for the purpose of member recruitment and retention.
Advice on marketing strategies for the purposes of recruitment of new members, retaining current members, and re-engaging lapsed members.
Advise on potential member benefits that add value to a member and their practice

Chair
Sunil Sookram MD FRCPC CCFP
Edmonton AB

Question 6

Network of Canadian Emergency Researchers (NCER)

Accepted Answer

MandateTo enable emergency care researchers to conduct multi-center research or education studies, provide mentorship, create knowledge through research, support knowledge translation, and ultimately improve emergency patient care for all Canadians.ChairGary Joubert MD FRCPC
London ON

Question 7

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Accepted Answer

MandateVisionThe VISION of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) Committee is to have an impact on Canadian emergency medicine (EM) through the creation of a QIPS community of practice, the development of the fields of QI and PS, and national QIPS interventions and educational activities.Mission:The MISSION of the QIPS Committee is to provide a forum for Canadian EM providers to share challenges, ideas, and solutions for issues that pertain to the quality and safety of care of patients in the emergency departments (EDs) across the country, and to enable clinical and scholarly collaborations pertaining to QI and PS.ChairSachin Trivedi MD FRCPC
Saskatoon SK

Question 8

Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (SOGI)

Accepted Answer

MandateThis committee will provide advocacy, support, mentorship and networking opportunities to LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in emergency medicine with the goal of promoting visibility and inclusion, and advancing knowledge and understanding around LGBTQ+ issues in emergency medicine. To empower LGBTQ+ physicians and learners in emergency medicine through representation,  mentorship,  education and advocacy.ChairMurdoch Leeies MD FRCPCWinnipeg MB

Question 9

Women in Emergency Medicine

Accepted Answer

Mandate
To empower women in emergency medicine through representation, mentorship, education and advocacy.

Chair
Ayseha Zia MD FRCPC
Ottawa ON

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