[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 165 (Friday, August 24, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42911-42912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18343]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Request for Nominations for the Advisory Committee on Training in 
Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice of request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: HRSA is requesting nominations to fill vacancies on the 
Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry 
(ACTPCMD). The ACTPCMD is authorized by Section 749 of the Public 
Health Service (PHS) Act. The Advisory Committee is governed by 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 
which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory 
committees, and applies to the extent that the provisions of FACA do 
not conflict with the requirements of PHS Act Section 749.

DATES: HRSA will receive nominations on a continuous basis.

ADDRESSES:  Written nominations for membership can be submitted by mail 
to Advisory Council Operations, Bureau of Health Workforce, HRSA, Room 
11W45C, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 or sent by email 
to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kennita R. Carter, MD, Designated 
Federal Official, ACTPCMD at 301-945-3505 or email [email protected]. A 
copy of the current committee membership, charter, and reports can be 
obtained by accessing the ACTPCMD website https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/primarycare-dentist/index.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACTPCMD provides advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human 
Services (Secretary), the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor 
and Pensions, and the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and 
Commerce on matters concerning policy, program development, and other 
matters of significance concerning the medicine and dentistry 
activities under Section 747 of the PHS Act, as it existed upon the 
enactment of Section 749 of the PHS Act in 1998. In addition, the 
ACTPCMD develops, publishes, and implements performance measures and 
longitudinal evaluations for programs under Part C of Title VII of the 
PHS Act, as well as recommends appropriation levels for programs under 
this part. Meetings are held twice a year.
    Specifically, HRSA is requesting nominations for voting members of 
the ACTPCMD representing allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, 
family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, 
physician assistant, general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, public 
health dentistry, dental hygiene, advanced practice nurse programs, and 
other health professionals engaged in primary care or oral health 
interprofessional training. Among these nominations, students, 
residents, or fellows representing allopathic

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medicine, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, or dentistry are 
encouraged to apply.
    In making such appointments, the Secretary shall ensure a fair 
balance between the health professions, that at least 75 percent of the 
members of the ACTPCMD are health professionals, a broad geographic of 
representation of members, and a balance between urban and rural 
members. Members shall be appointed based on their competence, 
interest, and knowledge of the mission of the profession involved. As 
required by PHS Act section 749(b)(3), the Secretary will also ensure 
the adequate representation of women and minorities.
    HHS will consider nominations of all qualified individuals with the 
areas of subject matter expertise noted above. Individuals may nominate 
themselves or other individuals. Professional associations and 
organizations may nominate one or more qualified persons for 
membership. Nominations shall state that the nominee is willing to 
serve as a member of the ACTPCMD and appears to have no conflict of 
interest that would preclude the ACTPCMD membership. Potential 
candidates will be asked to provide detailed information concerning 
financial interests, consultancies, research grants, and/or contracts 
that might be affected by recommendations of the ACTPCMD to permit 
evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest.
    A nomination package should include the following information for 
each nominee:
    (1) A letter of nomination from an employer, a colleague, or a 
professional organization stating the name, affiliation, and contact 
information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., what 
specific attributes, perspectives, and/or skills does the individual 
possess that would benefit the workings of the ACTPCMD, and the 
nominee's field(s) of expertise);
    (2) A letter of interest from the nominee stating the reasons they 
would like to serve on the ACTPCMD;
    (3) A biographical sketch of the nominee, a copy of his/her 
curriculum vitae, and his/her contact information (address, daytime 
telephone number, and email address); and
    (4) The name, address, daytime telephone number, and email address 
at which the nominator can be contacted.
    Nominations will be considered as vacancies occur on the ACTPCMD. 
If you submitted a nomination more than three years ago, please 
resubmit an updated nomination to be considered for committee 
vacancies.
    HHS strives to ensure that the membership of HHS federal advisory 
committees are balanced in terms of points of view represented and the 
committee's function. The Department encourages nominations of 
qualified candidates from all groups and locations. Appointment to the 
ACTPCMD shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, 
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural, 
religious, or socioeconomic status.

Amy P. McNulty,
Acting Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2018-18343 Filed 8-23-18; 8:45 am]
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