Committee Mission

The mission of the IH Communications Committee is to facilitate communication within ASMBS integrated health membership and with potential members.

Recently, the Communications Committee (a surgeon-based committee) and the IH Communications Committee joined forces to address this mission comprehensively and cohesively, moving forward together as a unified front. Because these committees have accomplished so much prior to becoming one, we want to shine a light on them individually.

An Interview With The Chair

What about this committee’s mission is the most important to you? 

“I think our committee works well to keep IH Members informed of the most current events, clinical practice updates, and collaboration with other IH members. IH members can feel more connected to updates in the society and the field of obesity and metabolic and bariatric surgery.”

How has being part of this committee benefitted you professionally or even personally?

“This committee has given me a group of professionals in a variety of disciplines to collaborate with. This helps every day in clinical practice, program development and patient care.”

What of this committee’s accomplishments are you most proud of? 

“Our IH Networking Events have wonderful attendance and have given IH professionals a place to meet with others to interact and share best practices.“

Final Thoughts on the IH Communications Committee?

“Our committee has provided education and outreach to so many IH members by hosting webinars, meet ups and through the IH Facebook page; if you are an IH professional, I encourage you to be part of those conversations.”