1) Advocacy, Public Affairs & International Relations Committee

• Performs necessary Public Affairs functions as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Facilitates international relations as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the actions of the Society regarding official Position Statements
• Serves as resource for requested speakers representing the Society, in addition to Continuing Education Committee, or as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.
• A member appointed by the Chair will serve as a liaison to any task force or other committee responsible for Affiliation Contracts or projects.

2) Affiliations Committee

• Shall be responsible for all affiliations such as with other societies or professional organizations.
• Shall review all affiliations and make recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• The committee shall assist the Board of Directors in negotiations for the establishment of affiliations and provide a continuous review of all aspects of existing affiliations. 

3) Articles and Bylaws Committee

• Makes recommendations of Bylaws changes to Board of Directors as needed
• Makes an annual review and report to Board of Directors regarding full Bylaws review and any necessary changes. 

4) Education Committee

• Advises on and participates in development and evaluation of all educational courses, conferences and educational materials.
• Applies to and maintains all accreditations.
• Reviews and takes appropriate action regarding applications for CME and CE joint sponsorship.
• Conducts membership educational needs surveys and recommends means to provide for identified needs
• Performs other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

5) Membership Committee

• Creates membership surveys, recognition and awards mechanisms as appropriate.
• Recommends activities to promote membership.
• Provides oversight and support for Affinity Groups and Special Interest Groups.
• Chair serves on the Nominating Committee.

6) Nominating Committee

• Composition. The nine (9) members of the Nominating Committee will be made up of the following:
• Three members of the Board of Directors to include the president, the vice president and secretary (or other member of the Board of Directors).
• Three individuals chosen jointly by the president, immediate past president and vice president from the committee chairs and vice- chairs to facilitate diversity of specialties.
• The chairs of the membership and bylaws committees

7) Research Committee

• Works collaboratively with existing research networks to establish consensus pediatric simulation research priorities, common simulation research terminology, and a common simulation research template.
• Informs the membership on simulation research opportunities, including potential grants (with appropriate attention to potential conflicts of interest).
• Recommends methods for the Society to recognize excellence and/or special needs pertaining to simulation-based research.
• Promotes research, development and refinement of new simulation methods in the healthcare professions.
• Creates system to facilitate mentorship of and nurture new and young investigators
• Performs other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

8) Technology and Standards Committee

• Creates policy statements relating to certification issues.
• Facilitates education of societal members regarding certification and assessment techniques and modalities.
• Communicates with certification and accreditation bodies,  as directed by the Board of Directors, toward societal goals.
• Creates policy statements (as directed by the Board of Directors) pertinent to needed industry technological standards/goals.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.

9) Website, Communication and Marketing Committee

• Development and maintenance of internet web site (www.ipedsim.org).
• Recommends and implements communication strategies to enhance access to Society resources, including membership expertise and digital information.
• Develops and recommends all policies and materials pertaining to the marketing of the Society for the recruitment of membership, personnel and benefactors.