Professional Affairs Committee

Committee Size:	At Least 3
Committee Rotation:	1 year term
Committee Membership:	The President for the following year shall appoint a Chairperson and at least two additional Active and Emeritus members to the Professional Affairs Committee as required. Members shall be appointed for one year terms but may be reappointed for additional terms. The committee will consist of at least one individual from each of the three disciplines (biological/chemical; physical/engineering; and clinical/medical sciences).
Committee Responsibilities:	The duties of the Professional Affairs Committee shall be to address questions and develop standards pertaining to the clinical use of hyperthermia. To address those issues which relate to the performance of hyperthermic research and practice, such as providing recommendations on quality assurance certification of practitioners, reimbursements, and sources of funding. Areas of interest for the committee relate to reimbursement, maintaining quality control on hyperthermia trails, professional certification and consideration of representation on boards influential in funding matters. Subcommittees may be formed to address these issues also. At the Annual meeting, the Chairperson shall prepare a committee report stating specific actions taken and recommendations to the Council.
Committee Reporting:	Reports to the President