Membership
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.
Why Join ISOQOL?
Find Your Community
ISOQOL members cultivate global connections and form lifelong bonds with fellow professionals from a diverse group of industries, sectors and fields who seek to advance the science of HRQL.
Develop Your Career
Students, new investigators, retirees, and established or late-career professionals all have a place at ISOQOL. Members have special access to:
- Online and in-person networking, collaboration, publication and speaking opportunities
- Professional mentor/mentee programs
- The most recent job openings related to HRQL research
- Participate in society governance
Learn and Educate
While many of ISOQOL’s education initiatives are open to anyone with an interest in the theory, methods, standards and best practices, or application of HRQL research, members receive discounted rates. By participating in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Committees, members are also able to directly influence the education opportunities available.
Stay Informed
New health care trends and technologies are emerging rapidly with HRQL research playing an increasingly important role in health care decisions and policy. ISOQOL keeps members informed of the latest news through publications, online communications and in person events.
Member Resources
- Discounted registration for education and networking events, including the Annual Conference, Measuring What Matters Symposium, webinars and online education
- Submission discount for the ISOQOL-owned, open access journal, Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (JPRO)
- An online subscription and discounted print subscription to the Springer-owned Quality of Life Research journal (QLR), affiliated with ISOQOL
- Discounted access to the Patient-Reported Outcome and Quality of Life Instruments Database (PROQOLID)
- Leadership and volunteer opportunities
- Networking and collaboration opportunities through SIGs
- Exclusive access to the ISOQOL Member Directory
- Eligibility for awards and travel scholarships
Who Can Join ISOQOL?
Individuals at any career stage may join ISOQOL. Membership to ISOQOL is open and no application is required – all who want to join, can join.
Members represent the following fields:
- Academia: Anyone employed by or participating at a university or teaching facility.
- Clinical Practice: Anyone engaged in medical training or employed by a hospital, clinic, etc. This includes clinicians and health care personnel.
- Regulatory Agency: Anyone employed by a government or regulatory agency/organization.
- Business/Consultancy /Insurance Company: Anyone employed by a business entity that provides services in HRQL fields.
- Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Medical Device Company: Anyone employed by a manufacturing entity or biotech entity in HRQL fields.
- Patient Research Partners: Anyone who is a patient, represents a group of patients, or is affiliated with a patient advocacy group.
- Other: Examples include but are not limited to society and association staff
Membership Dues
ISOQOL membership dues vary depending on the individual member’s background and career stage. We strive to ensure that membership is affordable for everyone.
Membership is available at the following annual rates:
Regular Membership
$165.00 USD
Professionals in the field of HRQL and patient-centered outcomes (PCOs) qualify for this rate.
Regular membership offers full benefits and privileges including voting and the ability to hold leadership positions within the society.
Special Membership
$45.00 USD
Individuals who reside in an eligible developing nation or who have an annual income less than $15,000 (USD)/year qualify for this rate.
Special membership offers the same member benefits and privileges as regular membership, but at a discounted rate.
Patient Research Partner (PRP) Membership
$165.00 USD – Regular
$60.00 USD – Affiliate
Patient partners, professionals or individuals interested in supporting the purposes of ISOQOL and the field of HRQL and PCOs qualify for this rate.
Regular PRP membership offers the same member benefits and privileges as full membership.
Affiliate PRP membership offers limited membership benefits including membership to Committees, Task Forces and Special Interest Groups, but does not include the privilege of voting, or holding elected leadership positions, including holding a board seat.
Student/Trainee Membership
$60.00 USD
Individuals who qualify for this membership type include anyone enrolled in:
- a full-time accredited training program in a relevant field
- a pre/postdoctoral program
- a resident program
- a fellowship program
Student/Trainee membership offers the same benefits and privileges as regular membership, but at a discounted rate.
Student/Trainee members must provide information about their education program, expected completion dates, and proof of status with their membership form or via their online profile.
Retiree Membership
$60.00 USD
Individuals who have retired and/or are no longer practicing in the field of HRQL and PCOs, but wish to continue contributing to the field and the society qualify for this rate.
Retired membership offers the same member benefits and privileges as regular membership, but at a discounted rate.
Please note, ISOQOL membership operates on a calendar year (January to December). All 2024 dues payments will be valid from now through 31 December 2024.
Please allow up to one business day for membership to update. For immediate member access, contact info@isoqol.org.
Member Volunteers
Volunteers gain valuable professional experience while also investing in the growth of ISOQOL and the field of HRQL research.
ISOQOL volunteers build their resumes, hone their leadership skills, and forge vital professional connections. In return, volunteers provide mentorship to early-career professionals, leadership to committees and strategic initiatives, expertise to scientific programs, and more.
Members from all professional backgrounds and career stages are invited to volunteer. Unless otherwise stated, you must be an ISOQOL member to volunteer for any of the opportunities below.
How to Volunteer
ISOQOL has a variety of volunteer opportunities with different kinds of work and varying levels of commitment. Complete the survey below to tell us how you would like to volunteer with ISOQOL!
Digital Opportunities
FLEXIBLE COMMITMENT
Volunteers work digitally (through email, survey, or another digital platform) on their own, at their own pace with a set deadline.
Conference Abstract Reviewer
Abstract reviewers serve a vital role in the scientific program planning process by ensuring the quality of educational content presented at the ISOQOL Annual Conference. Volunteers review each proposal or abstract based on the provided reviewer criteria and provide both a rating and comments to assist the Scientific Program Committee with abstract selection. Serving as a reviewer is an excellent way to build your resume, share your expertise and support ISOQOL.
ISOQOL Staff collects the area of expertise and availability via a survey every year. Indicating interest in reviewing abstracts on the ISOQOL Volunteer Survey will include you in the recipients list for the next conference’s reviewer survey.
Expected Commitment
Abstract reviewers can choose what type of abstracts they wish to review: workshop proposals, symposia abstracts and/or general abstracts (oral/brief/posters). There are two review periods depending on the abstract category: workshop proposals and symposia abstracts undergo peer review in January-February and general abstracts (oral/brief/posters) are peer reviewed in April-May. Each review period is three to four weeks long. Specific review periods are posted on the Annual Conference page.
Volunteers are assigned 5-15 abstracts to review and can choose to complete reviews quickly in one sitting or slowly throughout the review period.
Information regarding the call for 2025 abstract reviewers will be posted as available.
Journal Reviewer
Peer review is an essential part of research publication. Although ISOQOL encourages all members to volunteer as a peer reviewer for either the ISOQOL-owned Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (JPRO) or the Springer-owned and ISOQOL-affiliated Quality of Life Research Journal (QLR), you do not need to be an ISOQOL member to volunteer.
QualityTALK Editorial Author
Do you have something to share about health related quality of life and patient-centered outcomes? Write and submit an editorial to ISOQOL’s scientific newsletter, QualityTALK!
Newsletter editorials are written in layperson’s terms, so as to assist with a wider public understanding and to appeal to potential stakeholders who are not researchers.
You do not need to be an ISOQOL member to write a newsletter editorial.
LOW COMMITMENT
Volunteers primarily work digitally on their own and may be asked to attend anywhere from 1 to 4 conference calls per year.
Annual Conference Selection Subcommittees
The Annual Conference Program Committee consists of three selection subcommittees for workshops, SIG symposia, and general symposia. Each subcommittee is composed of two chairs, one of which also serves on the Education Committee. The Scientific Program Committee Co-Chairs are also asked to serve on either one of the subcommittees.
All subcommittee members are responsible for:
- Individual reading of the submissions and other materials prior to the selection call
- Attending applicable conference calls (one call per category in late February/early March)
- Select the submissions to be part of the Annual Conference program by ensuring the highest quality of the educational offerings
The Workshop Subcommittee is responsible for:
- Reviewing scored proposals and selecting workshops to be presented at the Annual Conference
- Analyzing post-conference evaluation results to determine possible workshop topics of interest for future meetings
The SIG Symposia Subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and selecting SIG Symposia submissions for presentation on the pre-conference day of the Annual Conference.
The General Symposia Subcommittee is responsible for reviewing the scored symposium abstracts and selecting the submissions to be presented at the Annual Conference.
Education Topic Selection Subcommittee
The Education Committee includes a Topic Selection Subcommittee comprising of two members and the Education Committee Chair-Elect. The subcommittee is responsible for:
- Participating in conference subcommittee selection calls (see the Annual Conference Selection Subcommittee for more information)
- Reviewing submitted topic proposals for selection (webinars and virtual symposia)
QualityTALK Topic Selection Subcommittee
The Communications Committee includes a QualityTALK Topic Selection Subcommittee comprising of one chair plus members. The subcommittee is responsible for:
- Identifying topics of interest for ISOQOL’s scientific newsletter, QualityTALK
- Determining topics for newsletter editorial invitations, utilizing the ISOQOL journals, education programs, etc.
- Completing routine topic selection via electronic survey
- Utilizing internal guidelines to approve submitted newsletter editorials
- Attending four conference calls per year
Award Judging Panels
Judging panels are charged with reviewing award applications/nominations and recommending deserving recipients to the Board of Directors.
These awards include the President’s Award, Donna Lamping Emerging Leader Award, Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, and Dennis Revicki Memorial Award.
Travel Scholarship Judging Panel
The Travel Scholarship Judging Panel is charged with reviewing Annual Conference travel scholarship applications and recommending deserving recipients to the Board of Directors.
This judging panel consists of two regular ISOQOL members, one special ISOQOL member, one Patient Engagement SIG member and one New Investigator SIG member. All representatives serve a two-year term with approximately half of the panel terming off the panel.
MODERATE COMMITMENT
Webinar Organizer
All ISOQOL webinars are planned and presented by ISOQOL member volunteers. Many are the collaborative efforts of one or more Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
If you have an idea for a webinar, please submit a Webinar Proposal Form on the ISOQOL e-learning platform. If you need help finding speakers or fine-tuning a topic, Teamwork is a great resource for seeking help from fellow members. Many SIGs use the message thread feature in Teamwork to develop webinars.
Expected Commitment
By submitting a proposal, you are also volunteering to act as the Moderator for the webinar. Moderator responsibilities include:
- Participating in a maximum of three planning calls over the course of 2-3 months
- Securing speakers
- Moderating the webinar, which may include:
- Providing a short introduction at the beginning of the webinar
- Fielding questions from the attendees
- Ensuring the webinar closes on scheduled time
- Working with ISOQOL staff on marketing and logistical details
Collaborative Opportunities
Volunteers attend conference calls at a set time. These typically last 1 hour once a month.
Some of these opportunities require minor digital work between calls, while others require no digital work between calls. Depending on your response to the volunteer survey, we will match you with the right group.
MODERATE COMMITMENT
Committees
Committees are charged with oversight of ongoing activities driven by the Strategic Plan and direction from the Board. Each committee is composed of a limited number of rotating members selected to serve for limited terms (i.e., three years).
Typical committee work may include:
- Monitor on-going ISOQOL operations
- Identify issues with established procedures and propose solutions
- Review, gather and evaluate information
- Address member feedback and concerns
- Recommend courses of action to the ISOQOL Board
MODERATE TO HIGH COMMITMENT
Task Forces
Task forces are charged with oversight of a time-limited activity identified by the Board, potentially in response to the strategic plan, committees and/or SIG activities. Each task force is composed of a limited number of members serving only the length of the task force charge.
Typical task force work may include:
- Examining and reviewing specific ISOQOL processes and proposing changes for improvement to the Board
- Developing new or expanding existing ISOQOL programs
- Completing large-scale reviews and developing best practices on a specific topic
Expected Commitment
Responsibilities of task forces vary widely and so does the amount of commitment needed to participate. Depending on the need, some task forces may require intensive work.
HIGH COMMITMENT
Virtual Symposium Co-Chair
ISOQOL members are the driving force behind ISOQOL’s virtual symposia program, formerly known as Measuring What Matters (MWM). Starting in 2025, two virtual symposia will be held every year. Topic proposals open every October and January.
Expected Commitment
By submitting a proposal, you are also volunteering to act as co-chair of the virtual symposium if your topic is selected. Co-chairs work with ISOQOL Staff and are responsible for:
- Developing a program outline with topics
- Developing the curriculum
- Developing session learning objectives
- Proposing speakers/presenters
- Attending monthly calls with staff & speakers
- Review speaker presentations/content and provide feedback
- Attend and moderate sessions during the live event
- Estimated time commitment:
- Within 15 months of planning:
- Maximum of 10 planning calls between ISOQOL staff and co-chairs
- Maximum of 5 planning calls between ISOQOL staff and speakers for each session (5 months prior to the live event)
- Within 15 months of planning:
Topic proposal submissions for the May 2026 Virtual Symposium are now open! Visit the ISOQOL e-learning platform for details.
In-Person Opportunities
Volunteers work in-person at the Annual Conference.
LOW COMMITMENT
Judge
Each year, ISOQOL recognizes the best overall oral and poster presentations at the Annual Conference made by full-time students and new investigators, as well as the best posters from all poster submissions.
Judges for the Student/New Investigator Poster and Oral Presentation Awards and the Outstanding Poster Award are responsible for:
- Attending the Annual Conference
- Attending their assigned finalist presentations (3-6) at their scheduled times
- Completing a judging ballot received in their registration packet
- Returning their ballot to ISOQOL staff at the Registration Desk
Mentor
This program is subject to change.
ISOQOL supports our members by facilitating the matching of mentors and mentees and providing an opportunity for them to meet in person at the Annual Conference. Mentor-mentee matching helps new members navigate the society’s diverse network, supports the development of meaningful professional connections, and helps advance the HRQL field as a whole. Mentoring is an exciting volunteer opportunity, and a great way for seasoned professionals to give back and support the next generation of HRQL professionals.
Attendance at the Annual Conference is required to participate as a mentor or mentee. Before the Annual Conference, the Mentor/Mentee Co-Chairs carefully match mentors to mentees, who then meet in person. From that point, mentors and mentees decide together how to continue their professional relationship. Some mentors and mentees matched by ISOQOL continue to stay in touch for many years.
Mentors
Mentors are individuals established in their field, and are typically longtime members of ISOQOL. They provide guidance to mentees with the overall objective of making a positive impact on their development as professionals. The typical ISOQOL mentor is someone who is passionate about sharing advice and knowledge. Mentors often help mentees define their professional goals and can then serve as an accountability partner to help the mentee meets those goals.
Mentees
Mentees are individuals in training, recent graduates or new ISOQOL members. The typical ISOQOL mentee is someone who is passionate about learning, is seeking career advice and professional networking connections, and appreciates the time dedicated by the mentor.
Expected Commitment
Before the Annual Conference, ISOQOL office staff will connect each mentor/mentee pair to informally “e-meet” one another.
At the Annual Conference, ISOQOL hosts a casual Mentor/Mentee Reception for participants to come together and connect face-to-face. Relationships are fostered at this event, where individuals share their work, career ambitions, and questions and answers. From there, mentors and mentees can stay in touch and continue to develop their mentorship long-term as desired.
Pre-registration for the 2024 Mentor/Mentee Reception is no longer available, as space is limited and all spots are now filled.
Moderator
Moderators are a vital part of the Annual Conference and are critical to the overall success of their assigned session. Moderators are needed for the following sessions: plenaries, symposia, SIG symposia, oral, and oral brief. Moderators for symposia and SIG symposia are indicated at the time of their abstract submission, while moderators for other sessions are individually invited.
Moderators are responsible for:
- Attending any needed planning calls prior to the conference (applicable for plenaries and SIG symposia only)
- Familiarizing themselves with each of the abstracts/presentations in their session
- Connecting with the presenters via email prior to the conference
- Attending the Annual Conference
- Arriving to the session room at least 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time
- Providing a brief introduction for the session
- Introduce each speaker before their presentation
- Timekeeping and ensuring each speaker stays within their allocated time
- If the session has a Q&A period, providing the impetus for it while actively seeking questions from the audience
- Closing the session
Leadership Opportunities
Volunteers work both digitally and through conference calls. These opportunities have a higher time commitment than others.
HIGH COMMITMENT
Associate Editor
Associate Editors support and advise Editors-in-Chiefs by:
- Coordinating peer review
- Acting as a liaison between authors, reviewers and the Editorial Board
- Writing short editorials, news and research highlights
- Carrying out heavy technical editing of manuscripts
Associate Editor applicants are expected to have past experience as a peer reviewer. The appointment of applicants is subject to the approval of the ISOQOL Board of Directors.
Expected Commitment
Volunteers are expected to serve a three-year term. Associate Editors are eligible for stipends.
The Role of an Editorial Board
Call for Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes Associate Editors
The Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (JPRO) is seeking to recruit new Associate Editors for multiple open positions.
Preferred Experience
We are seeking applicants with expertise in qualitative methods and applications. We are also seeking expertise in the early development of patient experience measures, patient engagement measures, health related quality of life measures, and/or in cultural translations of these measures.
Preference will be given to those who have published some of that work in and served as a reviewer for the International Society of Quality of Life Research’s JPRO or Quality of Life Research journals. Associate Editors will be committed to working on the JPRO editorial board team to improve the quality of submitted papers and efficiency of manuscript processing and the impact of the journal.
Eligibility
Eligible persons will have published scientific works in the fields of patient-reported outcomes. Associate Editors need to be members-in-good standing of ISOQOL.
How to Apply
If interested, please send to the Co-Editors-in-Chief at your earliest convenience:
- Your curriculum vitae
- A cover letter stating:
- Your background in patient-reported experience measures, patient-engagement, and health related quality of life research
- Your experience as a reviewer and editor
- Your areas of expertise
- Your reasons for seeking the role of Associate Editor for the journal
The appointment of Associate Editors to the journal is subject to the approval of the Board of the International Society for Quality of Life Research.
INTENSIVE COMMITMENT
Editor-in-Chief
JPRO and QLR each have two Editor-in-Chiefs (EICs). EICs are responsible for the overall editorial policy, planning and coordination of the journal. The day-to-day responsibilities of an EIC include:
- Initial screening of manuscript submissions for relevance and quality
- Assignment of manuscripts to members of the Editorial Board (including him/herself) for further peer review
- Maintaining close contact with the editorial office at Springer, which coordinates the logistics of the editorial management process
- Advising the editorial board and the editorial management team on matters arising both of a general policy nature, and regarding specific manuscripts.
The responsibilities and tasks of the EICs are primarily scientific in nature. Responsibility for the business and financial management of the journal rests with the publisher, the ISOQOL board and the ISOQOL executive management team. The editorial management process is fully automated with excellent logistical support provided by Springer.
EIC applicants are expected to have past experience as an Associate Editor. The appointment of applicants is subject to the approval of the ISOQOL Board of Directors.
Expected Commitment
Volunteers are expected to serve a four-year term and can expect to spend a minimum of 10 hours per week on the journal. Editors-in-Chief receive stipends.
There are currently no open Editor-in-Chief positions. An official call for volunteers will be released to the membership when there is an opening.
Annual Conference Co-Chairs
The Annual Conference Co-Chairs manage the scientific content of the ISOQOL Annual Conference. They develop the theme and plenary topics, invite plenary speakers, and select peer-reviewed abstracts to develop a diverse scientific program. They are charged to ensure the highest quality educational program, promote participation, and help with funding efforts.
The Co-Chairs are appointed by the Executive Committee a minimum of 2 years in advance of the conference.
The Co-Chairs are responsible for:
- Attending standing conference calls (monthly calls in the first planning year, every other week during the year of the conference, plus plenary planning calls – up to three calls per group)
- Working with the ISOQOL office and developing the conference theme, plenary topics, and a draft program, including a list of speakers for each plenary topic and roundtable hosts
- Help the ISOQOL Office with the funding efforts
- Serving on the selection subcommittees for workshops and general symposia
- Presenting a brief invitation at prior year’s Annual Conference during the Member Business Meeting
- Attending a two-day planning meeting in early June at the conference location to review scored oral, brief and poster abstracts, and assemble oral/brief sessions, poster sessions, and the cutting edge research plenary session
- Developing the highest quality scientific program
- Attending the Annual Conference in October and delivering the welcome message
Board of Directors
The nominations period for three opening Director-at-Large positions, the President-Elect position, and the Secretary-Treasurer position is now closed. An official call for volunteers will be released to the membership when there is an opening.
Board Duties and Responsibilities
All board members are expected to attend two face-to-face meetings; one just prior to the Annual Conference and a second mid–year meeting. Expenses to travel to the board meeting not coinciding with the Annual Conference are covered by ISOQOL. Two conference calls are also required, along with any agreed-upon project work.
President-Elect Position
The President-Elect will serve a one-year term (2024-2025). The President-Elect will assume the Presidency at the 2025 Annual Conference and will serve a two-year term as President (2025-2027). Upon completion of the term as President, a one-year term as Past President will be served (2027-2028). This position is a four (4) year commitment.
Duties for the President-Elect/Past President include:
- Serve on the Executive Committee and attend monthly calls.
- Serve in the absence of the president.
- Perform such duties as identified in the bylaws or assigned by the president.
- Serve as Chair of the Nominations Committee.
Duties for the President include:
- Serve as the chief elected officer over the organization.
- Attend weekly calls with Executive Director.
- Preside over all meetings or identify a designee.
- Interface with the executive director, board of directors, executive committee, and committees.
- Appoint ad hoc committees or task forces.
- Appoint committees in accordance with bylaws.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Board of Directors and the Society.
Secretary-Treasurer Position
The Secretary-Treasurer will serve a three-year term (2024-2027) commencing directly after the Annual Conference. The Secretary-Treasurer is an officer of the society and serves on the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee convenes once a month via a conference call to advise and assist the president and to oversee the operations of the Society. The Executive Committee may act on behalf of the Board in the interim of scheduled meetings and shall report to the Board any actions for ratification.
Duties for the Secretary-Treasurer include:
- Oversee the custody of all organization records.
- Monitor the accuracy and timely distribution of meeting minutes.
- Serve as liaison to review bylaws and policy manual.
- Oversee the custody of all organization funds.
- Work with staff to create an annual budget for board approval.
- Review and approve checks over $5,000.
- Perform such duties as identified in the bylaws or as assigned by the president.
Director-at-Large
Board members actively promote the mission of ISOQOL and manage and oversee ISOQOL’s Strategic Plan, business strategies, and all activities developed through the various working groups of ISOQOL. Each board member shall participate and lead in the activities of ISOQOL and serve as a council liaison.
Directors-at-Large shall serve a term of three (3) years and may not succeed themselves.
Duties include:
- Understand and promote the organization’s mission and bylaws, policies, goals and strategic plan to represent all ISOQOL members.
- Prepare for and attend the full board meetings for the purpose of ensuring good governance and strategic overview of ISOQOL.
- Support the President, Board of Directors, and Staff to strength programs and services and ensure legal and ethical integrity within the organization.
- Undertake various tasks determined by the Board including service as a board liaison to a committee, task force or program.
- Stay current on issues and trends impacting the organization and contribute to the discussion of documents provided at the board meetings.
- Serve as a council liaison to the committees, SIGs and/or task forces.
- Treat all information learned or shared at meetings as ISOQOL intellectual property.
- Take an active role in the annual scientific program by volunteering as a reviewer of abstracts, participant as a mentor in the mentor/mentee initiative and other areas where needed.
- Assist the ISOQOL office in activities to raise funds and resources for the Society’s activities.
SIG Opportunities
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are responsible for ongoing activities driven by the grassroot interests of SIG members. SIGs offer unique volunteer opportunities.
LOW COMMITMENT
SIG Members
Joining a SIG and being an active member are the first steps to getting involved with ISOQOL SIGs! View instructions for joining a SIG here. SIG member responsibilities may include:
- Attending the SIG meeting at the Annual Conference
- Engaging with SIG posts on Teamwork
MODERATE COMMITMENT
SIG Projects and Working Groups
Some SIGs have working groups focused on specific topics or projects. Calls for working group volunteers or project participants are typically posted via the Teamwork Message Boards or at a SIG’s meeting at the Annual Conference. Contact the current SIG leaders if you have questions about current or upcoming opportunities.
HIGH COMMITMENT
SIG Chairs
SIG chairs are charged with helping SIG members coordinate collaboration activities. They are also responsible for sharing projects with Board Liaisons to help determine when Board guidance is needed. For example, many SIG members collaborate on papers together. Your SIG chair and Board Liaison may recommend SIG papers meeting certain requirements to the Board for official ISOQOL endorsement.
Expected Commitment
SIG projects vary widely and so does the amount of commitment needed to participate.
SIG chairs are responsible for:
- Overseeing SIG activities and promoting engagement with SIG members
- Completing an annual orientation call with ISOQOL staff
- Reviewing their SIG’s description on the ISOQOL website and Teamwork to determine if any revisions are needed
- Completing a SIG Annual Report form
- Working with ISOQOL staff to secure nominations for next term’s SIG leadership
- Organizing the agenda for an in-person SIG meeting at the Annual Conference and ensuring a SIG leader or other volunteer is present to lead this meeting
Calls for SIG chairs and SIG projects are coordinated by the SIGs themselves, therefore all calls for volunteers are issued via the Teamwork Message Boards. Contact the current SIG leaders if you have questions about current or upcoming opportunities.
The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.