New IARS Committee Opportunity Now Available! Apply to Join the Social Media Committee

Submission Deadline: August 4, 2025

Be a part of developing and implementing a social media strategy to raise awareness and promote IARS initiatives, resources, programs and membership to the broader global anesthesiology community.

Qualifications to Apply: The committee members should be IARS members in the global anesthesiology community who are savvy with and active on social media and include a diverse range of expertise in subspecialties, years in practice, focus areas and practice setting (i.e. academic centers, private practice, etc.). However, the most important criteria for committee members are a shared passion for the IARS mission and excitement and willingness to engage in this valuable work.

Estimated Time Commitment: Three hours per month plus three meetings per year – approximately 30 hours per year.

Term Length: Three years

Notifications: All applicants will receive communication on the status of their application by early October.

Questions: Contact Meghan Whitbeck at [email protected].

New IARS Committee Opportunity Now Available! Apply to Join the Social Media Committee

Submission Deadline: August 4, 2025

Be a part of developing and implementing a social media strategy to raise awareness and promote IARS initiatives, resources, programs and membership to the broader global anesthesiology community.

Qualifications to Apply: The committee members should be IARS members in the global anesthesiology community who are savvy with and active on social media and include a diverse range of expertise in subspecialties, years in practice, focus areas and practice setting (i.e. academic centers, private practice, etc.). However, the most important criteria for committee members are a shared passion for the IARS mission and excitement and willingness to engage in this valuable work.

Estimated Time Commitment: Three hours per month plus three meetings per year – approximately 30 hours per year.

Term Length: Three years

Notifications: All applicants will receive communication on the status of their application by early October.

Questions: Contact Meghan Whitbeck at [email protected].

About Volunteer Opportunities

Committees with openings are announced via our annual “Call for Volunteers” in February/March. Committee positions are typically appointed annually but could occur anytime if an opening becomes available.

Committees, Scientific Advisory Boards and Councils

Dedicated volunteers from the global anesthesiology community have helped to lead and direct many important programs and initiatives at IARS. IARS relies on the incredible talents and expertise of our volunteers to shape the future of anesthesiology. Our volunteers serve as subject matter experts, create valuable resources, develop dynamic education, lead innovative solutions, help guide the IARS to deliver the most meaningful experiences for our global anesthesiology community and advance the science and practice of medicine.

Duties/Time Commitment

Committee duties will vary by committee. Volunteers are requested to commit to a few teleconferences per year and/or in person meetings as determined by the committee (dependent on committee projects, etc.) and to actively participate as a committee member.

Annual Meeting Oversight Committee

The Annual Meeting Oversight Committee (AMOC) provides oversight for the IARS Annual Meeting and other educational events throughout the year. The AMOC is supported by the Director of Meetings & Education and other IARS staff to develop IARS educational content and program functionality.

Time Commitment and Expectations:

• Participate on a monthly conference call, as needed;
• Attend 2 summer AMOC Meetings, virtually;
• Attend a Fall AMOC Meeting, virtually;
• Complete duties as outlined for individual roles;
• Attend the IARS Annual Meeting;
• Attend the AMOC Meeting at the IARS Annual Meeting.

Term:

The AMOC term is two years and members can be reappointed. The IARS Board may request that AMOC members retain their positions from the previous year.

Membership Committee and Subcommittees

The Membership Committee provides strategic direction on overall membership policies, recruitment, retention and engagement strategies, as well as advises IARS on the most meaningful member and anesthesiology community experiences. The Committee oversees 3 subcommittees (1. Outreach, Retention and Engagement Subcommittee, 2. International Subcommittee, 3. Online Community Subcommittee), each focused on specific goals and tasks around membership and engagement. The Membership Subcommittees are supported by the IARS Marketing and Member Engagement Director.

Time Commitment/Expectations:

• Two hours per month plus meetings, approximately 30 hours total per year.
• Additional meetings may be required as new members are onboarded.
• Committees meet formally twice per year – once at the IARS Annual Meeting and once virtually via Zoom. Additional meetings as needed to address relevant issues that arise during the year or to help with onboarding new members.

Term:

The Membership Subcommittee member term is three years.

• Outreach, Retention and Engagement Subcommittee
  The Outreach, Retention & Engagement Subcommittee focuses on increasing outreach to IARS members and the global anesthesiology community and recruiting new, active and engaged members and participants to expand the IARS membership and community.
• International Subcommittee
  The International Subcommittee focuses on developing new and innovative ways to engage the international community through IARS membership and education and research activities.
• Online Community Subcommittee
  The Online Community Subcommittee focuses on championing the Online Community in DocMatter to IARS members and the anesthesiology community and increasing overall engagement in the community. This community offers the opportunity for 8,000+ participants from 121+ countries to engage in insightful, high-quality, clinical and research discussions where experiences, ideas, and questions are exchanged.

Social Media Committee

The Social Media Committee develops and implements a social media strategy to raise awareness around and promote IARS initiatives, resources, programs and membership to the broader global anesthesiology community via social media.

Time Commitment/Expectations:

• Three hours per month plus three meetings per year – approximately 30 hours per year. Additional meetings may be required as new members are onboarded.
• The committee meets formally three times per year – 1) virtually via Zoom Jan/Feb in the winter, 2) at the IARS Annual Meeting in April/May via a hybrid format (in person and via Zoom), and 3) virtually via Zoom Sept/Oct.
• Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed to address relevant issues that arise during the year.

Term:

The Social Media Committee Member term is three years.

Research & Education Awards Committee

The IARS Research & Education Awards Committee provides strategic direction and oversight for the IARS Awards Programs. The members ensure that award dollars are utilized in a strategic manner to maximize impact and best meet the changing needs of the specialty, and further the IARS mission.

Anesthesia Research Council

Supported by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Foundation for Anesthesia and Education Research (FAER) and IARS, the Anesthesia Research Council aims to advance scientific discovery and health care policy through the development and dissemination of research in anesthesiology, perioperative, and pain medicine.

COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Board

The COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Board helps curate and evaluate the most relevant peer-reviewed research coming out in anesthesiology journals about COVID-19 and synthesizes major takeaways to share with members and the anesthesia community.