Who are we ? / 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

Function

• 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 to 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 IMCAS meetings 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