Structure of the Review and Accreditation Committees.
| Review Committee Composition Reviewers nominated by ERS and EBAP, including representatives from accredited centres. ERS and EBAP each nominate a Review Committee Co-Chair. Responsibilities Co-Chairs appoint two reviewers to each application, one EBAP and one ERS representative. Reviewers Assess the application based on the “Adult HERMES: criteria for accreditation of ERS European training centres in adult respiratory medicine” and provide recommendations to the Accreditation Committee. Perform a 2-day site visit incorporating interviews, and make recommendations to the Accreditation Committee. Prepare a report to the training centre after each step of the process (qualification and site visit). Accreditation Committee Composition Co-chaired by the ERS Education Council Chair and EBAP President. Composed of the Review Committee Co-Chairs, a representative from previous site visits and a Junior Committee representative. Members are appointed for a non-renewable term of 3 years, with the exception of the ERS Education Council Chair and EBAP President whose terms are aligned with their office term. Responsibilities Grant accreditation based on review team recommendation. Review accreditation criteria. Implement guidelines and recommendations. Oversee all accreditation processes for respiratory medicine, including at sub-specialty levels. |