Committees
IKDSG is governed and operated by dedicated committees of member volunteers committed to advancing the organization's mission.
Executive Committee
IKDSG Board of Directors
Michael Alaia, MD
Bruce Levy, LMD
Michael Medvecky, MD
Volker Musahl, MD
Dustin Richter, MD
Robert Schnek, MD
Daniel Whelan, MD
Responsibilities
Organizational governance and strategic direction
Financial oversight and nonprofit compliance
Membership policy decisions
Representing IKDSG externally
Scientific Committee
Responsibilities
Research initiatives and project oversight
Registry development and oversight
Consensus studies
Scientific programme for meetings
Publication review and coordination
Membership Committee
Membership Co-Chair
Michael Alaia, MD
David Wasserstein, MD
Responsibilities
Membership applications and review
Member engagement and retention
Mentorship programme oversight
Early-career member support
Marketing & Communications Committee
Responsibilities
Website content and maintenance
External communications and newsletters
Social media presence
Sponsorship outreach