Blue Ribbon Panel on VA-Medical School Affiliations; Notice of Establishment, 37979 [06-5935]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 127 / Monday, July 3, 2006 / Notices limited to about 75 people on a first come, first serve basis. Advance reservations are not required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the hearing should contact Kathy Michels, Associate Director for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 602, Washington DC 20001; phone: 202–624– 1409, or via e-mail at kmichels@uscc.gov. Authority: Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 22, 2005). Dated: June 28, 2006. Kathleen J. Michels, Associate Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. E6–10348 Filed 6–30–06; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 1137–00–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Jun 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Blue Ribbon Panel on VA-Medical School Affiliations; Notice of Establishment As required by Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs hereby gives notice of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Blue Ribbon Panel On VA-Medical School Affiliations. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs has determined that establishing the Panel is both necessary and in the public interest. The Panel will advise the Secretary and the Under Secretary for Health on a comprehensive philosophical framework to enhance VA’s partnerships with medical schools and affiliated institutions. The Panel will be guided by VA’s strategic planning initiative to assure equitable, harmonious, and synergistic academic affiliations. During the Panel’s PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37979 deliberations, those affiliations will be broadly assessed in light of changes in medical education, research priorities, and the health care needs of veterans. Panel members will be appointed by the Secretary and will be individuals who can effectively express the views of both large and small medical schools which are actively involved in the principal affiliation components (research, patient care and education). The Panel is expected to complete its work within 18 months after its first meeting. Dated: June 23, 2006. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–5935 Filed 6–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–M E:\FR\FM\03JYN1.SGM 03JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 127 (Monday, July 3, 2006)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-5935]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Blue Ribbon Panel on VA-Medical School Affiliations; Notice of 
Establishment

    As required by Section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs hereby gives notice of the 
establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Blue Ribbon 
Panel On VA-Medical School Affiliations. The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs has determined that establishing the Panel is both necessary 
and in the public interest.
    The Panel will advise the Secretary and the Under Secretary for 
Health on a comprehensive philosophical framework to enhance VA's 
partnerships with medical schools and affiliated institutions. The 
Panel will be guided by VA's strategic planning initiative to assure 
equitable, harmonious, and synergistic academic affiliations. During 
the Panel's deliberations, those affiliations will be broadly assessed 
in light of changes in medical education, research priorities, and the 
health care needs of veterans.
    Panel members will be appointed by the Secretary and will be 
individuals who can effectively express the views of both large and 
small medical schools which are actively involved in the principal 
affiliation components (research, patient care and education). The 
Panel is expected to complete its work within 18 months after its first 
meeting.

    Dated: June 23, 2006.
    By Direction of the Secretary.

E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-5935 Filed 6-30-06; 8:45 am]
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