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