ACLM Ongoing Committees and Special Task Forces

ACLM welcomes its members to participate in the growth and development of our organization, and in the broader purpose of promoting Lifestyle Medicine.

There are four active ongoing committees, as well as special task forces appointed to explore additional goals.

To request more information about, or to become involved with any of these groups, please email: admin@lifestylemedicine.org

(Most recent update to this page: March 2011)

Conference and Education Committee

Current Chair: Wayne Dysinger, MD, MPH, ACLM President
This committee is responsible for the annual ACLM conference. It is also developing a plan for online CME offerings, and seeks to connect with relevant conference and education opportunities offered by other organizations.

Fundraising and Development Committee

Current Chair: Marc Braman, MD, MPH, ACLM Executive Director/Past President
This committee seeks to develop projects designed to promote Lifestyle Medicine, connect with sponsors for special initiatives and develop relationships with like-minded organizations.

Membership and Nominations Committee

Current Chair: George Guthrie, MD, MPH, CDE, CNS, ACLM Secretary
This committee approves membership applications, seeks to improve membership benefits, recruit new members, and nominate members for ACLM office. It is also responsible for management of updates to the ACLM bylaws.

Publications and Communications Committee

Current Chair: Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH
This committee chairperson holds a position on the editorial board of Sage Publication's American Journal of LIfestyle Medicine. The committee also monitors the ACLM website, and plans for the future development of ACLM publications.

Resident and Student Task Force

ACLM is developing ways to engage student members in the promotion of Lifestyle Medicine. This new group is in the idea gathering stage.

Lifestyle Medicine Standards Task Force

How does ACLM define the practice of Lifestyle Medicine? This task force will be providing clear language to describe what will be considered evidence based Lifestyle Medicine in practice.