ASHT is seeking two qualified co-chairs to share responsibility for the development and management of the Pediatric Specialty Day education program during our 2026 Annual Meeting.
Pediatric Specialty Day will take place October 7, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI. The co-chairs will work closely with the Annual Meeting Committee and board liaison to organize, select, and manage the program for the specialty day portion, which will be scheduled as a full day before the main Annual Meeting begins that evening.
Responsibilities
In cooperation with the Annual Meeting Committee, board liaison, and Headquarters staff team:
- Determine format and content of the Pediatric Specialty Day program
- Identify and invite primary speakers
- Coordinate an open call for sessions and review process
- Maintain frequent and thorough communication with presenters throughout all planning and review phases and facilitate communication among presenters
- Incorporate current issues and evidence-based practice when developing content and topic areas
- Foster collaboration between pediatric topic areas
- Maintain frequent and thorough communication with the Annual Meeting Committee Chair, Vice Chair, board liaison, and Headquarters staff team
- Serve as an ad-hoc member of the Annual Meeting Committee
- Attend the ASHT 2026 Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, WI
- Serve as the public face of the Pediatric Specialty Day program
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an Active (CHT) member in good standing
- Have experience serving on an ASHT Annual Meeting Committee or in a similar role with another society/organization
- Be willing to commit substantial time (2025-2026)
- Possess established connections in the pediatric and hand and upper extremity therapy community
Nominations
Nominations and self-nominations are welcome. Before nominating someone, please confirm they would be willing.
To apply, please submit a current CV/resume and letter of interest using this portal by May 23, 2025. Letters of recommendation are also encouraged and can be uploaded as part of the application process or emailed to asht@asht.org.
The ASHT Board of Directors will review applications during its June board meeting and candidates will be notified thereafter.