The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has been elected to the 2002 Associations Advance America Honor Roll for its Professional Conduct Program. The national awards competition is sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in Washington, D.C.
The main purpose of the AANS' Professional Conduct Program is to provide an equitable and impartial system for upholding the AANS' Code of Ethics and resolving complaints of unprofessional member conduct, including complaints of unprofessional conduct by members who testify inappropriately in professional liability cases. The AANS' Expert Witness Guidelines, which are enforced through its Professional Conduct Program, has recently been cited by the Federal Court of Appeals as "the kind of professional self-regulation that furthers the cause of justice."
"Membership in a professional organization such as AANS requires conduct that meets a high professional standard," says Russell M. Pelton, JD, legal counsel for the AANS. "When members believe that other members are acting outside this standard, they want their association to have a program in place to respond--our program accomplishes that."
Now in its 12th year, the Associations Advance America program recognizes associations that propel America forward--with innovative projects in education, skills training, standards setting, business and social innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship, and community service.
"The AANS Professional Conduct Program truly embodies the spirit of the Associations Advance America campaign. It is an honor and an inspiration to showcase this activity as an example of the many contributions associations are making to advance American society," said ASAE President Michael S. Olson, CAE.
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