Become a Councilor or Associate

The IEC is composed of some of the leading voices in the field of atopic dermatitis, dedicated to increasing the understanding of atopic dermatitis and promoting its optimal management through research, education, and patient/family care.  Applications are reviewed by the IEC Membership Committee, comprised of current IEC Councilors and Associates (some of whom are also members of the Board of Directors), who make recommendations to the Board of Directors.  The IEC BOD has final approval of applications.  In addition, terms are for a period of four years, starting from the year an applicant was first approved as a member. Please read and review the criteria below and if eligible, please complete an Application Form (below) to join the IEC as a Councilor or Associate.

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Councilor Criteria

The IEC Board seeks well-established and experienced colleagues who hold a position in a professional specialty relevant to the IEC’s mission, and where the individual either manages the care of people with atopic dermatitis or performs research relevant to atopic dermatitis and its multiple co-morbidities.

  • Well established and experienced in the practice of Atopic Dermatitis (AD) management
  • Published at least ten peer-reviewed articles on AD
  • Contributed to clinical outreach
  • Demonstrated evidence of contribution to the field of AD such as engagement in clinical trials, research, leadership and scholarship activities, etc.
  • For Associates who wish to be nominated as councilors, involvement, contributions and leadership in IEC Activities will be taken into account.

Associate Criteria

The IEC Board seeks colleagues in a professional specialty relevant to the mission of the IEC, where the individual either manages the care of people with atopic dermatitis or performs research relevant to atopic dermatitis and its multiple co-morbidities and is willing to actively engage in IEC activities. To be eligible for Associate status, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Have completed residency training
  • Published at least two peer-reviewed articles on atopic dermatitis
  • Contributed to clinical outreach
  • Demonstrated evidence of contribution to the field of atopic dermatitis

Selection

Councilor or Associate selection will be based on the individual’s level of expertise according to the following guiding principles:

  • Overall reputation in the dermatology and allergy community or other specialty area of interest to the IEC
  • Eczema-specific research conducted, with appropriate publishing
  • Demonstrated professional interest in atopic dermatitis
  • Experience in clinical or investigative research in atopic dermatitis or its related co-morbidities

Application Process

  • Candidates must complete the IEC Councilor/Associate application form describing their expertise and experience in atopic dermatitis and/or its multiple co-morbidities.
  • Applicants should provide the names of two IEC Councilors or Board Directors in support of their application, each from a different country. If an applicant does not have an established connection with any IEC Councilors or members of the Board of Directors, they may leave this field blank. (Absence of  letters in support of an application will not disqualify an applicant from being selected, but we do encourage applicants to seek out Councilor/Board endorsements.)
  • The application should be submitted along with a current curriculum vitae (CV) by electronic form submission.
  • The application and CV will be reviewed by the IEC Membership Committee. If necessary, additional information may be requested in support of an application. The Membership Committee will then make their recommendations to the IEC Board of Directors.
  • Final decisions regarding membership as an IEC Councilor or Associate is based upon the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Renewal Criteria

Councilor and Associate terms are for four years. Councilors and Associates who wish to renew their status for an additional term must meet the following criteria:

  • Attend two or more IEC Councilor meetings during the past term, either in person or via teleconference
  • Participate in at least one of the following activities during the four-year term:  IEC committees, surveys, manuscript authorship, symposium speaker and special projects. 
  • Provide evidence of contribution to the field of atopic dermatitis through research, publications, teaching, administrative and/or service work either nationally or internationally.

Guidelines for Termination

Subject to legal review, the IEC will consider termination of Councilor or Associate status based on the following criteria:

  • Presenting him or herself in an unfavorable manner in public
  • Felony conviction (for which the definition may vary according to country of origin)
  • Revocation of medical license
  • Professional or personal activities that harm the IEC or are in violation of our charter, such as academic misconduct