DEPARTMENT OF PM&R COMMITTEES (2015-2016)
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Curriculum and Education Committee
Esther Tompkins, MD (Committee Chair) (UAMS PM&R Faculty, ACH Pediatrics
Faculty)
Rani Lindberg, MD (Program Director)
Kevin Means, MD (UAMS)
Aaron McGuire, MD (Chief Resident)
Kamara Savage, MD (PGY 4) (Alternate: Dina Dahdal, MD)
Amanda Price, MD (PGY3) (Alternate: Aaditya Verma, DO)
Devin Wells, DO (PGY 2) (Alternate: Lindsay Mohney, DO)
Linda Voyles (Program Coordinator) ex-officio
Charges:
a. Develop and continuously improve a challenging, innovative, dynamic, stateof-the-art curriculum for PM&R resident education (PGY 1 – PGY 4), consistent
with ACGME/RRC requirements and Department needs and resources.
b. Develop and implement a curriculum to introduce physical medicine and
rehabilitation principles and practice to medical students consistent with LCME
requirements and College of Medicine and Department needs and resources.
c. Monitor the effectiveness of PM&R educational programs and processes.
d. Address educational and curriculum issues raised and goals established by the
students, residents, and faculty.
e. Maintain updated educational objectives for PM&R Department educational
experiences.
Meets: At least quarterly.
Reporting Requirements of the Committee Chair or Designee:
a. Publish and maintain an updated list of lectures and educational conferences
annually.
b. Submit written reports (addressing the above charges and other relevant
activity) quarterly and an annual update of committee accomplishments by
June 20th for inclusion in the Department Annual Report.
c. Present oral updates to faculty at the Annual Faculty Retreat and as needed at
monthly Faculty meetings.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Research Committee
Alexandra Rivera Vega, MD (Committee Chair)
Rani Lindberg, MD (Program Director)
Eldon Schulz, MD (Professor)
Aaron McGuire, MD (Chief Resident)
Mustafa Khan, MD (PGY 4) (Alternate: Dina Dahdal, MD)
Melissa Learned, MD (PGY 3) (Alternate: Kaveri Sharma, MD)
Koriand’r Williams, MD (PGY 2) (Alternate: Jennifer Do, DO)
Linda Voyles (Program Coordinator) ex-officio
Charges:
a. Facilitate the development, promotion, submission, and review of
Departmental (faculty and resident) research.
b. Organize and present an annual research forum for PM&R research.
c. Maintain a current database of Department research and grant funding and
submission activity.
d. Develop innovative methods to increase and promote funded Department
research.
e. Monitor and maintain a high-quality, research-based, effective Department
Journal Club.
f. Address research issues raised and goals established by the residents and
faculty.
Meets: At least quarterly.
Reporting Requirements:
a. Submit quarterly written reports (addressing the above charges and other
relevant activity) and a written annual update of committee accomplishments
by June 20th for inclusion in the Department Annual Report.
b. Present oral updates to faculty at the Annual Faculty Retreat and as needed at
monthly Faculty meetings.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Resident Selection and Evaluation Committee
Rani Lindberg, MD, Program Director, Committee Chair
Kevin Means MD, Associate Program Director, Department Chair
Thomas Kiser, MD (UAMS PM&R Faculty)
Aaron McGuire, DO (Chief Resident)
Linda Voyles, Residency Program Coordinator, ex-officio
Charges:
a. Selection Committee: Identify, interview, and select the highest quality
resident candidates.
b. Evaluation Committee: Assist and advise the Program Director in the review
and formal evaluation of resident performance and progress in promotion,
remediation, and termination situations.
Meets: As needed.
Reporting Requirements:
a. Submit quarterly written reports (addressing the above charges and other
relevant activity) and a written annual update of committee accomplishments
by June 20th for inclusion in the Department Annual Report.
b. Present oral updates to faculty at the Annual Faculty Retreat and as needed at
monthly Faculty meetings.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Faculty Development Committee
Thomas Kiser, MD, Chair (Professor)
Eldon Schulz, MD (Professor)
Ad Hoc member to be named
Charges:
a. Develop and implement a system for ongoing internal (Department) review of
assistant- and associate-level faculty progress toward promotion.
b. Monitor the academic progress of all non-tenured faculty. Provide assistance
with preparation of P&T Committee packet.
c. Make official recommendations to Chair regarding faculty promotion and
tenure.
Meets: As needed.
Reporting Requirements:
a. Submit quarterly written reports (addressing the above charges and other
relevant activity) and a written annual update of committee accomplishments
for reporting at the Annual Faculty Retreat.
b. Present oral updates to faculty at the Annual Faculty Retreat and as needed at
monthly Faculty meetings.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Executive Committee
Kevin Means MD, (Chair)/Felecia Hancock
Matthew Goodwin, MD (VA)/Robin Atkins
Eldon Schulz MD (ACH)/Joyce Gates
Aaron McGuire, MD (Chief Resident)
Administrator to be Named
(VA and ACH Administrators may attend as ex-officio members as needed)
Charge:
Collaboratively exchange information, develop strategies, and address Department
of PM&R issues that cross institutional boundaries.
Meets: As needed.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Resident Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
Rani Lindberg (CQI Facilitator)
Linda Voyles (Program Coordinator)
Aaron McGuire, DO (Chair)
Dina Dahdal, MD
Mustafa Khan, MD
Kamara Savage, MD
Melissa Learned, MD
Amanda Price, MD
Kaveri Sharma, MD
Aaditya Verma, DO
Lindsay Mohney, DO
Devin Wells, MD
Koriand’r Williams, MD
Jennifer Do, DO
Patient/Family Member (To be appointed)
Patient/Family Member (To be appointed)
Meets: At least quarterly.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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PM&R Department Quality Improvement Committee
Keerthi Atluri, MD/Kevin Means MD [Co-Chairs]
Tom Kiser MD
Alexandra Rivera-Vega, MD
Rani Lindberg, MD
Vikki Stefans MD
Esther Tompkins DO
Aaron McGuire, MD (Chief Resident)
Charge:
For UH issues
Identify, prioritize, and address opportunities for quality improvements among
issues related to faculty clinical practice; to develop and implement quality
improvements and monitor outcomes.
Meets: Monthly.
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Clinical Competency Committee (CCC)
Thomas Kiser, MD (Chair)
Kevin Means, MD
Rani Lindberg, MD
Esther Tompkins, MD
Charge:
Meets: Semi-Annually
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.
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Program Evaluation Committee (PEC)
Vikki Stefans, MD (Chair, ACH)
Kevin Means, MD (UAMS)
Keerthi Atluri, MD (UAMS)
Rani Lindberg, MD (UAMS)
Charge:
Meet:
GENERAL COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS:
 All terms expire annually on June 30 but are subject to renewal.
 A written Annual Summary of Committee Accomplishments is due by June 20. This report will
be included in the Department of PM&R Annual Report to the College of Medicine Dean.