The IPTA Council and Committees have long been the bedrock of our exceptional activities. However, over recent years, we've identified two challenges associated with this structure. Firstly, numerous IPTA members express a desire to actively contribute to the Society but may be hesitant to join a formal Committee or may not be selected for Committee membership. Secondly, former Committee and Council members, along with Officers, lack a formal mechanism to stay engaged with IPTA once their term concludes.
In response to these challenges, we have decided to establish organ-specific Communities (Liver, Thoracic and Kidney) and an ID Care Community as a pilot. These forums welcome the participation of all IPTA members, providing an opportunity to contribute and enrich IPTA's activities. Organ-specific Communities are envisioned to spearhead guideline development, foster discussions on organ allocation, and delve into various specific other subjects. Unlike the structured IPTA Committees, which operate based on Council decisions, IPTA Communities are designed to cultivate their own ideas and projects, drawing inspiration from the collective membership.
As we embark on this innovative approach, starting with our pilot Communities in the coming months, we plan to gradually introduce more non-organ-specific communities. Your active engagement is crucial in shaping and enhancing our activities. IPTA members may join multiple Communities and also one Committee, and there is no attendance requirement for Communities.
Join us in this exciting journey to become a more integrated part of IPTA, contributing to the expansion and improvement of our shared initiatives. If you are interested in being part of one of our organ-specific Communities, please reach out to IPTA’s Section Manager, Katie Tait.
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