6th Business Meeting

Amman, Jordan

The Sixth Business Meeting was held in Amman, Jordan on April 2018. Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, Dr. Sima Jeha, Ms. Lisa Krull were present from SJCRH.

During the meeting, presenters gave an update on achievements, scientific activities, future and strategic plans, as well as agreements, by-laws and registry. Below are the main points:

 

  1. Changes to the By-Laws and the voting process were agreed upon by the members of the Governance Committee.
  2. An update was presented regarding ongoing St. Jude Pillars Projects, Nursing training projects, Retinoblastoma Program Planning and Case Discussion Forum.
  3. BOD approved to initiate Radiation Oncology Working Group within POEM.
  4. The working groups were restructured. Some groups were deactivated and other groups were dissolved.
  5. New criteria for selection of Working Group Chairs and Members was formulated by the Scientific Office and approved by the Board of Directors