The Foundation is
building an internationally respected peer group
of health professionals. They are influencing government
policy makers to exert the political will to apply
the economic resources to heal their traumatized
populations.
The
society offers essential peer support to its members
who often work in difficult situations.
The
society currently has 300 members in 12
nations.
The
Foundation supports a website where Society members
access an online professional publication,The
Peter C. Alderman Medical Letter which critically
evaluates cutting-edge treatments.
Through
the website, Society members share treatment challenges
and outcomes, obtaining consultations as needed.
Socient
chapters convene monthly, each in its own country.
The
Foundation will sponsor an annual meeting for all
chapters.
Impact
studies are regularly conducted to evaluate patient
outcomes and staff performance.
PCAF
continues its financing as long as a clinic produces
positive results.
The
goal of the Peter C. Alderman International Society
is to publish a peer-reviewed professional journal
for specialists in the treatment of victims of terrorism
and mass violence. They will teach a curriculum required
in medical schools around the world.
…advancing the treatment
of victims of global terrorism and mass violence.