The Education Committee is responsible for planning, developing, and initiating IASLC education programs. The committee plays a critical role in assessing the education programs of the IASLC and providing recommendations that align with and advance the Association's mission. This committee works closely with the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee to ensure that activities meet the IASLC CME Mission and are implemented in compliance with the ACCME Accreditation Requirements and the guidelines of the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award.
Overview
Committee Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the ongoing educational activities of the Association: The Education Committee will conduct regular evaluations of existing educational activities to assess their relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with the Association's mission. Data-driven insights from evaluations will be used to enhance and improve these activities.
- Assist with adding content to the Learning Management System (LMS): As part of the committee's responsibilities, it will actively assist in the successful launch and comprehensive oversight of the new LMS platform in terms of ensuring there is enough content before launching in Fall of 2023.
- Conduct ongoing needs assessments: The Education Committee will regularly review and update educational needs assessments to identify emerging educational requirements and prioritize areas for development.
- Determine learning objectives and design educational programs: Based on the needs assessments, the committee will define clear learning objectives and design educational programs that cater to the specific needs of the target audience.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs: The committee will establish a framework for ongoing evaluation of educational programs to measure their impact and effectiveness. Continuous evaluation will allow for necessary adjustments and improvements.
- Review unsolicited educational proposals and activities: The Education Committee will review and assess unsolicited educational proposals, including webinars, satellite symposia, and other educational activities, and provide recommendations to the Board for approval.
- Present the Association's educational programs: The committee will represent and present them to relevant stakeholders, as appropriate, to increase awareness and participation.
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Read the IASLC CME Mission Statement here.
Committee projects
Chair of Committee
Pranshu Mohindra
2023 to present
2023-2025 Roster
Education Committee coordinates the IASLC Academy
The Education Committee coordinates the IASLC Academy, a professional development opportunity for 15 early career physicians from around the world who are pursuing academic careers in thoracic oncology. Launched at the IASLC 2017 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Yokohama, Japan, this innovative program is taught by prominent leaders in the field. Participants in the program receive mentoring to complete a project and to explore topics related to career development and research.