ACP seeks representative to accreditation review commission

ACP is seeking a representative to the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), which reviews and accredits physician assistant training programs. The position is for a three-year term with eligibility for a second three-year term. The ARC-PA meets twice per year, once in March and once in September. The next scheduled meetings are March 3-5, 2011 in Savannah, Ga. and September 8-10, 2011 in St. Louis, Mo. ACP is one of the sponsoring organizations of ARC-PA.

Each member is responsible for reviewing and preparing reports on two to seven PA programs, representing three to six hours of work per program. Program files to be reviewed at the meetings are made available at least two weeks beforehand. A laptop computer is required. Each member is also expected to participate in one on-site program visitation each review cycle (that is, two visits per year), involving approximately 1.75 days of work per visit. New members are expected to attend an orientation.

Representatives receive no compensation for their services, but all expenses related to the ARC-PA are reimbursed. Interested ACP members should send their CV and the name and contact information of a single reference to Patrick Alguire, FACP, director of education and career development.