[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19274-19275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-07533]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on 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: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates for 
consideration for appointment as members of the Advisory Committee on 
Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD or Committee).

DATES: Nominations for membership on the ACTPCMD must be received on or 
before the end of the fiscal year.

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages must be electronically submitted to the 
Designated Federal Official, Shane Rogers, via this email: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shane Rogers, Designated Federal 
Official, Division of Medicine and Dentistry, Bureau of Health 
Workforce, email at [email protected] or telephone at 301-443-5260.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ACTPCMD provides advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary 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 concerning the medicine and dentistry activities authorized 
under section 747 of the PHS Act, as it existed upon the enactment of 
Section 749 of the PHS Act in 1998. The ACTPCMD is responsible for 
preparing and submitting an annual report to the Secretary and Congress 
describing the activities of the Committee, including findings and 
recommendations made by the Committee. In addition, the ACTPCMD 
develops, publishes, and implements performance measures; develops and 
publishes guidelines for longitudinal evaluations; and recommends 
appropriation levels for programs under Part C of Title VII of the PHS 
Act. ACTPCMD currently focuses on the following targeted program areas 
and/or disciplines: Family medicine, general internal medicine, general 
pediatrics, physician assistants, general dentistry, pediatric 
dentistry, public health dentistry, and dental hygiene. The Committee 
meets at least twice a year. A copy of the current committee 
membership, charter, and reports can be obtained by accessing the 
ACTPCMD website at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/primarycare-dentist/index.html.
    Nominations: HRSA is requesting nominations for voting members to 
serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs). The Secretary appoints 
ACTPCMD members with the expertise needed to fulfill the duties of the 
Committee. The membership requirements are set forth at section 749 of 
the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 293l). Nominees sought include, but are not 
limited to, representatives from the disciplines of allopathic 
medicine; osteopathic medicine; family medicine; general internal 
medicine; general pediatrics; physician assistants; general dentistry; 
pediatric dentistry; public health dentistry; and dental hygiene. 
Interested applicants may self-nominate or be nominated by another 
individual or organization.
    Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will be 
invited to serve for 3 years. Members of the ACTPCMD, as SGEs, receive 
compensation for performance of their duties on the Committee and 
reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses incurred for attending 
ACTPCMD meetings and conducting other business on behalf of the 
ACTPCMD.
    The following information must be included in the package of 
materials submitted for each individual nominated for consideration:
    (1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and 
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., 
specific attributes that qualify the nominee for service in this 
capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a 
member of the Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest 
that would preclude membership.
    (2) The nominator's name, address, daytime telephone number, and 
the home or work address, telephone number, and email address of the 
individual being nominated.
    (3) A current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.
    (4) A statement of interest from the nominee including any 
experience with Title VII medicine and dentistry training programs, 
expertise in the field, and personal desire in participating on a 
National Advisory Committee.
    Nomination packages may be submitted directly by the individual 
being nominated or by the person/organization nominating the candidate.
    HHS endeavors to ensure that the membership of the ACTPCMD is 
fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and between the 
health professions, a broad representation of geographic areas, 
including balance between urban and rural members, gender, and ethnic 
and minority groups, as well as individuals with disabilities. At least 
75 percent of the members of the Committee are health professionals. 
Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, 
race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion.
    Individuals who are selected to be considered for appointment will 
be required to provide detailed information regarding their financial 
holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts. Disclosure 
of this information is required in order for ethics officials to 
determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest between the 
SGE's public duties as a member of the ACTPCMD and their private 
interests, including an appearance of a loss of impartiality as defined 
by federal laws and regulations, and to identify any

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required remedial action needed to address the potential conflict.

Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2021-07533 Filed 4-12-21; 8:45 am]
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