Specific task forces

TASK FORCE n°1: ETHICS

Functions:

• prepares and maintains the guidelines outlining a code of conduct and ethical principles for dermatologists and plastic surgeons lecturers
• reviews complaints or charges alleging violation of these guidelines through the “Evaluation Form” submitted by each delegate at the end of each conference
  

TASK FORCE n°2: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

Functions:

• addresses issues that plastic surgeons - dermatologists face on a daily basis in their practice to achieve the best interest of our patients:
  
  • legal issues
  • allied health professionals (Staff) issues
  • marketing and development issues
    

TASK FORCE n°3: YOUNG PHYSICIANS

Functions:

• presents young physicians issues to the IMCAS Board of Directors
• fosters participation in the IMCAS conferences
  

TASK FORCE n°4: NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Function:

• identifies and evaluates the impact of emerging medical, technical, legal and financial issues in all the treatments dealing with aesthetic surgery and cosmetic dermatology.
  

TASK FORCE n°5: CME-EVALUATION

Function:

• reviews each IMCAS educational program and provides approval/recognition of IMCAS  credit in regards with
  
  • European legislation and
  • each country legislation  
    

TASK FORCE n°6: POSTER EXHIBITS / FREE COMMUNICATIONS

Functions:

• enhances the educational value of the Annual IMCAS meeting by organizing poster exhibits and free communications sessions.
• These poster exhibits are solicited, reviewed and approved by a peer review committee.
• develops guidelines and monitors posters for quality educational content.
  

TASK FORCE n°7: RELATIONS with International and National Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Societies

Function:

• draws up a general schedule with the different events in the world, managed by the official Societies of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology.