Responsibilities of the Secretariat

1. Secretary:
   1. Coordinating and planning meetings (board meetings, consultant get-togethers, monthly meetings, member meetings, various meetings the Secretariat hosts or co-hosts)
   2. Handling and coordinating matters relating to selection and review of physicians
   3. Handling and coordinating matters relating to evaluation of hospitals
   4. Writing and proofreading of essays contributed to the journal and newsletter
   5. Compiling work reports
   6. Contacting manufacturers
2. Accountant:
   1. Managing accounts
   2. Filing tax return
   3. Handling matters relating to credits earned through continuing education
   4. Handling matters relating to extension of certificates
   5. Handling matters relating to the journal
   6. Implementing various steps of various meetings
   7. Contacting manufacturers
3. Administrative Assistant:
   1. Typesetting the journal
   2. Editing the newsletter and layout
   3. Compiling website-related information and coordinating matters relating to the website
   4. Managing the credit system and database
   5. Handling matters relating to small research projects
   6. Implementing various steps of various meetings