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Role Delineation Document Update - For Review & Comment

Posted 6 April 2008

NOTE: if you have questions or comments, please submit them to Mel Balk at mwbaclam@gsinet.net

RDD Panel & Consultant Study [PDF 324KB]

COC Recommended Changes to new RDD [PDF 62KB]

RDD Appendices [PDF 222KB]

Committee Information

2007-08 Committee List [PDF 128KB] >>

Salary Survey

2005 Salary Survey [128K PDF] >>

Award Nominations

The ACLAM Awards Committee is soliciting nominations for the following four awards: Nathan R. Brewer Career Achievement Award in Laboratory Animal Medicine, Comparative Medicine Scientist Award, Mentor Award, and Honorary Diplomate. The nomination criteria can be found on the ACLAM web site. Please submit your nominations electronically to MBalk@wyeth.com for distribution to the Awards Committee. Complete nomination packets must be submitted prior to January 15, 2008. Awardees will receive the recognition at the 2008 ACLAM Forum. Additional information may be sought from the current chairman of the Awards Committee: swindlem@musc.edu

Thanks.

Michael Swindle, DVM
Professor and Chairman
CompMed/MUSC
PO Box 250777
114 Doughty St.
Charleston, SC 29425

Phone 1 843 876 5212

FAX 1 843 876 5210

ACLAM MENTOR AWARD
Existing or Proposed	Existing
Eligibility	Senior level Diplomate of ACLAM
Achievement	This award would recognize individuals who have contributed substantially to the membership of ACLAM in terms of mentoring postdoctoral fellows, graduate students or junior level ACLAM diplomates. Mentoring could be in the areas of research, board certification, technical training, or administrative duties. Examples include: 1. having been a director of a training program whose trainees have gone on to become leaders in our field 2. recognition as a leader in the field through other awards such as the Griffin Award, Charles River Prize, AVMA/ASLAP Research Award, and other AALAS and AVMA awards 3. having held leadership positions in ACLAM, ASLAP, AALAS, and AVMA 4. provided training programs or workshops at major meetings or institutions which have been instrumental in the training of laboratory animal veterinarians 5. publication of books, manuscripts or training manuals which have been instrumental in the development of laboratory animal veterinarians
Frequency/Number	This award could be given annually to 1-3 eligible individuals. It is not necessarily an annual award.
Career Stage	Late to Retirement
Group or Individual	Individual
Nomination Criteria and Progress	1) Meets eligibility, career stage and achievement criteria. 2) A letter of nomination to be written by an ACLAM diplomate and supporting letters from an additional five diplomates. 3) A curriculum vitae.
Selecting Entity/Process	Majority vote of a convened meeting of the ACLAM BOD following recommendation by the Awards Committee.
Presentation Venue and Award	Plaque presented at ACLAM Forum Awards Banquet
Communication	Scientific society of awardees' choice, Comparative Medicine and other Journals as appropriate. Press release for awardees' local press, alumni institutions, employer.

Nathan R. Brewer Career Achievement Award in Laboratory Animal Medicine
Existing or Proposed	Existing
Eligibility	ACLAM Diplomates only
Achievement	Rare and exceptional contributions to the field of laboratory/comparative medicine which have accrued over the bulk of the professional career of a Diplomate. Cumulative achievements research, teaching and service shall have had a major impact on the advancement of the specialty of laboratory animal medicine. Contributions are widely recognized and accepted within ACLAM, i.e. obvious to the casual ACLAM observer).
Frequency/Number	This award is envisioned as the highest level award for a diplomate. Therefore, the award is given on an infrequent basis, no more than one per year, except under highly unusual circumstances.
Career Stage	Post-retirement, or post retirement age.
Group or Individual	Individual
Nomination Criteria and Progress	1) Meets eligibility, achievement and career stage descriptions; 2) Letter of nomination with at least five letters seconding the nomination, all from Diplomates;
Selecting Entity/Process	Unanimous vote of a convened meeting of the BOD, after recommendation from the Awards Committee.
Presentation Venue and Award	Presented during ACLAM Forum at Awards Dinner. Should be New Design ACLAM Pin (Diamond and Gold).
Communication	AVMA, Comparative Medicine and other Journals as appropriate. Press release for awardees local press, alumni institutions, employer.

ACLAM Comparative Medicine Scientist Award
Existing or Proposed	Existing
Eligibility	Full-time, doctoral level scientist, Diplomate or non-Diplomate, a significant portion of whose work is direclty relevant to animal-based comparative medicine.
Achievement	This would be ACLAM's highest award for scientific achievement for outstanding contributions (research publications, reviews, book chapters, lectures) in comparative medicine. Contribution should be body of work over a period of time (5-20 years) and have had a significant impact on the field of animal-based biomedical research. The award should be recognized and accepted by Diplomates and non-diplomates working in the awardees' field.
Frequency/Number	No fixed schedule. Based strictly on merit-based nominations, but expected to be once every one to three years.
Career Stage	Mid to late
Group or Individual	Individual
Nomination Criteria and Progress	1) Meets eligibility, achievment and career stage descriptions. 2) Letter of nomination from a diplomate with at least five non-diplomate letters seconding the nomination.
Selecting Entity/Process	Majority vote of a convened meeting of the BOD, after recommendations of the Awards Committee.
Presentation Venue and Award	Plaque presented during ACLAM Forum at Awards Dinner.
Communication	Scientific society of awardees' choice, Comparative Medicine and other Journals as appropriate. Press release for awadee's local press, alumni institutions, employer.

ACLAM Honorary Diplomate
Eligibility	Honorary membership may be bestowed on individuals, not necessarily veterinarians, who have made outstanding contributions to the specialty of laboratory animal medicine.
Achievement	The primary criteria of selection should be based on specific acts or achievements, which have made a significant contribution to the field of laboratory animal medicine. Those awarded this honor can be expected to continue such contributions and further enhance the prestige of the College.
Frequency/Number	Honorary membership should be bestowed when the accomplishments of an individual so merit; it is not an annual award.
Career Stage	Election of an individual should not be based on specific academic degree status, age, race, ethnic background, nationality, sex, or other similar factors.
Group or Individual	Individual
Nomination Criteria and Progress	Nominations may be made at any time by a Diplomate in good standing. Nominations will be forwarded to the President (who will forward to the Awards Committee) and contain the following: A letter clearly stating the specific acts or achievements of the individual being nominated and how such have made a significant contribution to the field of laboratory animal medicine; letters from five in good standing to second the nomination, again referring to specific acts or achievements; CV of the individual being nominated. Examples of criteria are listed below: --Administration of Institutional Policies and Responsibilities To include Training; Occupational Health and Safety; Regulatory Medicine; IACUC or Veterinary Responsibilities; Public Outreach, Education, and Advocacy. --Animal Environment, Housing, and Management To include Behavioral Management and Research; Animal Resource and Personnel management --Veterinary Medical Care To include Preventive Medicine; Diagnostics; Clinical care; Alleviation of Pain and Distress; Anesthesia and Analgesia --Facilities Design/Engineering of Animal facilities To include unique improvements in the design and function of animal facilities --Experimental Medical Sciences/Comparative Medical Sciences/ScienceTo include Animal Model Development in Scientific Areas; Pathology; Animal Alternatives
Selecting Entity/Process	The President upon receiving the completed nomination will forward the packet to the Awards Committee for review and recommendation. A unanimous vote of the BOD is necessary for election to honorary membership.
Presentation Venue and Award	Presented during the ACLAM Forum at the Awards Dinner