Call for Volunteers

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1. Annual Meeting Scientific Committee
2. Breast Imaging Technologies Certification and Accreditation Committee (BITCAC)
3. Candidate Engagement Committee
4. CME Committee
5. Ethics Committee
6. Health Equity Committee
7. International Committee
8. Membership Engagement Committee
9. Practice Management Committee
10. Selected Readings in Breast Surgery Committee

Annual Meeting Scientific Committee

The charge of the Annual Meeting Scientific Committee is to select abstracts for presentation at the annual meeting, select research for presentation at the annual meeting press conference, be a resource for press inquiries, provide peer review for all manuscripts for the ASBrS dedicated issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and promote published research from the dedicated issue of the Annals.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 22
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 2

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Volunteers should have experience writing manuscripts, knowledge on how to critically review scientific abstracts and manuscripts and, importantly, be willing to attend committee meetings and provide timely review of submitted abstracts and annual meeting manuscripts.

Additional Information

Please submit a brief paragraph highlighting your relevant experience and interest.

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Breast Imaging Technologies Certification and Accreditation Committee (BITCAC)

The charge of the BITCAC is to encourage education and training to advance expertise and clinical competency for surgeons who use breast imaging technologies in their practices. The responsibility of the committee is to maintain the integrity of the program, improve the process and to increase member certification.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 1
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 2

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Ultrasound and/or Stereotactic proficiency, attention to details, commitment to deadlines and adherence to timely reviews.

Additional Information

Committee members must be certified in ultrasound and/or stereotactic procedures with the ASBrS and are expected to review certification applications and exam submissions throughout the year within the requested time period. Contributions and participation in imaging educational activities may be required as well.

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Candidate Engagement Committee

The charge of the Candidate Engagement Committee is to provide opportunities for candidate members and medical students to engage with the society, facilitate networking and development, create applicable educational programs and promote interest in lifelong membership.

The committee also supports and enhances Breast Fellows University (BFU) programming. BFU was created to enrich existing breast surgical oncology fellowship curricula, support Breast Fellowship Programs, and help prepare fellows, residents, and medical students for successful careers as breast surgical oncologists.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 1
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 4

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Candidate
• Demographics: Current Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Experience working with and addressing the needs of breast surgical oncology fellows, residents, and/or medical students through the development of networking and educational opportunities. Knowledge of the requirements, curriculum, and policies of breast surgical oncology fellowship programs, surgical residency programs, and/or medical school training is highly valued.

Additional Information

The committee is seeking a current 2026–2027 Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow to serve as the Breast Fellow Representative and to provide the fellow perspective to the committee. The Breast Fellow Representative will:

• Provide the perspective of current fellows during committee discussions and planning.
• Share ideas and feedback on programs, educational activities, and engagement opportunities for fellows and other candidate members.
• Help identify opportunities to strengthen fellow engagement with ASBrS.
• Participate in committee meetings and activities during the one-year term.

The term will begin in April 2027 and conclude in April 2028. Committee participation is intended to be meaningful and manageable and to complement fellowship responsibilities.

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CME Committee

The charge of the CME Committee is to serve as a regulatory committee to ensure the Society’s CME activities meet the Society’s CME mission statement and adhere to all Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accreditation criteria and standards, as well as assigning American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award (AMA PRA) Category 1 Credits™ and approving continuous certification assessments.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 3
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 4

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Members should be familiar with or willing to learn ACCME and AMA PRA guidelines and criteria.

Additional Information

Members may not be owners, employees or have any financial or non-financial/strategic business relationship with ACCME-defined ineligible companies during their term(s) or within the prior two years (24 months). Members should have sufficient volunteer time to fulfill committee responsibilities during the 6–12-month process for CME activity development and delivery.

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Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee promotes the highest standards of integrity, honesty and responsibility for all members of the Society. Duties include review of conflict of interest forms, creation and review of ethics policies, and serves as resource for the Board of Directors as needed.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 1
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 3

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Interest in the field of ethics in medicine

Additional Information

Duties include review of conflict of interest forms, creation and review of ethics policies, creation of ethics education materials, and serves a resource for the Board of Directors as needed.

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Health Equity Committee

The charge of the Health Equity Committee is to identify, address and decrease disparities in breast surgery care. The committee will provide member education and resources and create a framework for understanding health equity in the realm of breast disease.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 5
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 6

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate (4), Affiliate (1)
• Practice Backgrounds: All practice types will be considered.
• Expertise: Research, publication, or experience in health disparities.

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International Committee

The charge of the International Committee is to promote ASBrS internationally as a leadership organization for surgeons who treat patients with breast disease and to foster global partnerships.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 1
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 6–8

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural. Applicants must reside in the US.
• Expertise: Seeking members who have relationships with international organizations and societies

Additional Information

Please include a summary of your international experience, interactions, invitations, and service.

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Membership Engagement Committee

The Membership Engagement Committee is charged with fostering member engagement and satisfaction, reviewing membership applications, and driving recruitment and retention efforts to promote an active and dynamic community.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 7
• In-Person Meetings: 1
• Virtual Meetings: 4

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active, Associate, Candidate, Affiliate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice
• Expertise: Members should be active and proficient with various online networking platforms such as X/Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Members may be asked to post on behalf of the Society’s official accounts and otherwise support its social media campaigns. Members are expected to take a proactive role on the ASBrS Forums. The committee seeks those with the ability to engage and support members in online communities or similar settings, fostering connections and encouraging meaningful discussions.

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Practice Management Committee

The charge of the Practice Management Committee is to develop tools and resources to assist breast surgeons in the development and management of their practices and address the non-clinical demands of today’s practice environment.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 2
• In-Person Meetings: 0
• Virtual Meetings: 3

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate (1), Affiliate(1)
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Ability to anticipate practice management opportunities, and challenges for member practices and identify or help develop the tools and resources wanted/needed.

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Selected Readings in Breast Surgery Committee

The charge of the Selected Readings in Breast Surgery Committee is to identify gaps in clinical practice, design educational opportunities to address those gaps and measure the participant’s competence.

Position Snapshot

• Vacancies: 6
• In-Person Meetings: 0
• Virtual Meetings: 2

Requirements

• Member Categories: Active or Associate
• Practice Backgrounds: Academic, Community, Private Practice, Rural
• Expertise: Proficient at selecting informative articles and writing questions that reinforce important article points as well as further educating participants through background and conclusion areas.

Additional Information

Each committee member is responsible for choosing an appropriate article addressing an educational gap, generating posttest questions and discussions based on the articles that will measure the participant’s competence and medical knowledge. Articles are posted monthly. Each participant is generally responsible for one article submission annually.

The Selected Readings in Breast Surgery Program is a free-of-charge member benefit, providing an easily accessible CME format for surgeons who treat patients with breast disease. Learn how to institute best practices for patients; both those in the office and in the operating room. This program also helps surgeons obtain the self-assessment credits necessary to fulfill the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification Program.

Participants read an online journal article, and then complete an online posttest, which includes a "final thoughts" discussion, and a post-activity evaluation. Participants are allowed repeat attempts but must ultimately achieve a minimum score of 75% on the required posttest to claim credits.

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