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AHS Committees

The Americas Hernia Society comprises many committees and task forces that engage a lot of our members. The committees and additional committee information is provided below. If you have any questions, or would like to become part of an AHS Committee, please email [email protected].

Committee NameChair/Co ChairMission
Abdominal Core HealthChair: David Krpata

Co-Chair: Archana Ramaswamy
To advance the concept of Abdominal Core Health
Advocacy Health Policy Task ForceChair: John Fischer

Co-Chair: Michelle Loor

Co-Chair: J. Scott Roth
Increase AHS opportunities for advocacy and policy
Annual MeetingChair: David Chen

Co-Chair: Jeff Janis
Coordinate Annual Clinical Meeting
AwardsChair: President Elect
BylawsChair: David WebbReview Bylaws every 5 years and amend Bylaws as directed by the Board
Code of Conduct Task ForceChair: Brent MatthewsEnsure the AHS maintains the highest standard of conduct in its operations
CommunicationsChair: Talar TeijiranCreate and disseminate AHS information through multimedia
Conflict of Interest Task ForceChair: Andrew Wright

Co-Chair: Dana Telem
Maintain the highest standard in declaring and managing conflicts of interest
Diversity/InclusivityChair: Gina Adrales

Co-Chair: Chike Chukwumah
Improve the diversity of AHS, to build a culture that allows for the inclusion of underrepresented groups within the organization, to provide an avenue for reporting of discriminatory action/language at the AHS meetings to facilitate change, and to oversee the Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Advisory Council.
EducationChair: Vedra Augenstein

Co-Chair: Conrad Ballecer
To provide comprehensive and evidence based education for hernia repair
Fellowship Council LiaisonChair: Ajita Prabhu

Co-Chair: Jake Greenberg
Advocacy for fellowship training
FinanceChair: TreasurerEnsure the financial viability of the AHS
Grants / AwardsChair: Jeremy Warren

Co-Chair: J. Scott Roth
Oversee grant requests, create review panels for grant applications, Select final grant awards.
Hernia Prevention Task ForceChair: William Hope

Co-Chair: John Fischer

Co-Chair: Hobart Harris
To find solutions and educate surgeons in hopes of eliminating incisional hernias
International RelationsChair: Flavio Malcher

Co-Chair: Leandro Totti
Formalize and enhance relationships with our members in the Americas
MembershipChair: Hobart Harris

Co-Chair: William Hope
Grow private practice and academic membership.
Mesh Labeling Task ForceChair: Jeff BlatnikWork with industry, the FDA and surgeons to create a standardized mesh label: Long term goal: more consistant understanding of mesh to create transparency.
NominatingImmediate Past PresidentTo select the slate of officers for leadership in the AHS
Patient AdvocacyChair: Shirin Towfigh

Co-Chair: Bruce Ramshaw
To best represent the needs of patients facing Hernia and Hernia-related conditions.
Practice AdvisoryChair: Yuri Novitsky

Co-Chair: John Fischer
Advisories on mesh litigation

ERAS hernia

Role of robotics

Best Practices in Coding Myofacial Release
Resident/FellowsChair: David Krpata

Co-Chair: Clayton Petro
To enhance resident understanding of abdominal wall diseases through education, fostering research opportunities, and increasing involvement in the society.

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