At the end of 2022, the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services will be replacing its medical representative on the CAAS Panel of Commissioners due to the completion of term limits. Dr. Gerald Beltran has served expertly in this position for the past six years, and as panel chair for the past two of those years.
CAAS is now soliciting applications from qualified EMS physicians to fill the upcoming three-year term, beginning in January 2023. Here are the position qualifications for Physician Candidates:
Required:
- Board certified in emergency medicine
- Commitment to refrain from serving as EMS legal expert consultant during term
Desirable:
- Leader, National Association of EMS Physicians (e.g. committee chair, active committee member, Prehospital Emergency Care reviewer or Editorial Board member)
Or: Member, National Association of EMS Physicians - Previous experience as a field provider
- Completion of the NAEMSP National Medical Directors Course & Practicum
Or: Completion of other formal medical direction course (e.g. state course) - Currently serving as an EMS medical director
Or: Previous service as an EMS medical director - Previous service to CAAS (e.g. site reviewer, Board of Directors)
Additional details regarding time commitment and Honorarium are available upon request.
If you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, we invite you to contact CAAS right away so that we may provide you with the necessary application and documents. Applications will be accepted now until October 17, 2022. Please contact Marcie McGlynn, CAAS Director of Accreditation, at the CAAS office (847-657-6828) for additional information.