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AABIP 2027 Annual Conference Simulation Program Co-Chair

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026

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2027 AABIP Annual Conference will be held in New York, NY on August 19-21, 2027

The AABIP Annual Conference Simulation Program provides hands-on educational experiences focused on emerging technologies, procedural techniques, and practical skills relevant to interventional pulmonology and thoracic disease management. Through collaborative, simulation-based learning, the program is designed to maximize direct procedural engagement, multidisciplinary learning, and exposure to evolving technologies and clinical applications.

The Simulation Program operates within the broader Annual Conference planning structure under the oversight of the Program Organizing Committee (POC) and Scientific Program Committee (SPC), in collaboration with AABIP Administration and Operations. Simulation leadership works collaboratively with conference leadership, faculty, industry partners, and operational teams to support the educational and logistical execution of the simulation program.

REQUESTING APPLICATIONS FOR

2027 Simulation Co-Chair

(2027 Simulation Co-Chair → 2028 Simulation Chair)

Term: 2-years (Co-Chair)

*Individuals applying for these roles who are not selected may be considered for simulation faculty roles at the Annual Meeting. As part of AABIP’s commitment to developing future simulation educators and leaders, faculty are encouraged to participate in the AABIP Educator Development Course to build foundational skills in simulation education. Completion of dedicated educator development training will be considered favorably during selection of Simulation Co-Chairs, Session Champions, and simulation faculty.

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Simulation Co-Chair Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the Simulation Chair, Scientific Program Committee leadership, Program Organizing Committee leadership, and AABIP Administration and Operations in the planning, development, and execution of the Annual Conference Simulation Program.
  • Assist with development of simulation educational content, learning objectives, participant workflows, and session structure.
  • Coordinate faculty recruitment, equipment planning, and industry collaboration
  • Assist with the development and facilitation of faculty orientation and faculty development activities to support consistent, high-quality simulation-based education.
  • Participate in planning meetings and conference-related operational discussions throughout the annual planning cycle.
  • Provide onsite leadership and assistance for simulation program setup, execution, troubleshooting, faculty support, and teardown during the Annual Conference.

This role requires active engagement throughout the full annual conference planning cycle. While scientific program development is most intensive between October and February, responsibilities continue throughout the year and evolve into ongoing planning, coordination, preparation, and conference execution activities leading up to the Annual Conference each August.

Simulation programming may include topics related to:
  • Advanced bronchoscopy
  • Peripheral navigation and diagnostic technologies
  • Therapeutic bronchoscopy and airway management
  • Pleural procedures and thoracoscopy
  • Interventional pulmonology applications in the ICU
  • Pediatric interventional pulmonology
  • Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction
  • Emerging technologies and procedural innovation
Position Requirements:

  • Membership: Must be a member of AABIP in good standing.

How to Apply:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted via the link provided below by the deadline. Please include the following documents:

Required Documents:
  1. Statement of Interest (with a pledge that time commitment to these projects is acknowledged and that if the position is granted, you will have sufficient availability for work on these programs)
  2. Acknowledgement and affirmation of the scope of services outlined above
  3. Previous Service: Indicate if you have previously served as as simulation champion or simulation faculty at the annual meeting 
  4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026 

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Questions or concerns, please contact:
Van Holden, [email protected]: 2027 Simulation Chair
Niral Patel at [email protected]; 2027 Scientific Program Committee Chair

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