E-learning Committee

The International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) 's E-learning Committee is dedicated to developing and enhancing its e-learning programs. The committee aims to create an electronic platform that makes educational materials readily accessible from anywhere in the world, supporting the global diabetes care community.

  • Why join the E-Learning Committee? Being a member of the E-learning Committee offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative educational methods that form the foundation of diabetes care. The committee comprises a diverse group of ISPAD members with varied professional backgrounds and interests, providing a rich environment for collaboration and growth. This role allows you to make a significant impact on the education of diabetes care providers and the lives of people with diabetes and their families.

Duties and Activities

  1. Program Development: Develop new e-learning programs and enhance existing ones to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date educational content.
  2. Platform Creation: Create and maintain an electronic platform that provides easy access to educational materials for healthcare professionals, patients, and families worldwide.
  3. Content Accessibility: Ensure that educational resources are accessible and user-friendly, catering to a diverse audience with varying needs.
  4. Collaboration: Work with other ISPAD committees and international societies to integrate e-learning initiatives and support global educational efforts.

Members

  • Committee Chair: May NG (2024)
  • Chair in training: To be confirmed
  • Members: Eda Cengiz (USA); Paula Chinchilla (UK); Laya Ekhlaspour (USA); Nancy Elbarbary (Egypt); Katarzyna Gajewska (Ireland); Loredana Marcovecchio (UK); Julie Pelicand (Chile); Priya Prahalad (USA); Leena Priyambada (India); Tamara Riley (Cayman Islands); Anna Serlachus (New Zealand).
  • Volunteers: Declan Cody; Karin Lange; Harold Starkman
  • Past chair: Dorothy Becker