The Canadian Anthropological Society (CASCA) warmly invites the following individuals to apply
to be the next Chair or Co-Chair of the Medical Anthropology Network
of CASCA! Medical anthropologist candidates with backgrounds in the following areas are particularly welcome
Membership and participation in CASCA.

Led by co-chairs Dr. Pam Downe and Dr. Sylvia Abonyi since 2022, CASCA
The Medical Anthropology Network is made up of a wide range of anthropologists working
in the fields of science, technology, and medicine, who study, interpret, challenge,
disrupt and contribute to the evidence base and best practices in
health, illness, infection, capacities, and disease in Canada and in the
entire world. The network's objective is to support Canadian medical anthropology through the
sharing of information, knowledge dissemination, and the celebration of successes.

Currently, the Medical Anthropology Network has 213 members who are connected via
a Facebook group, X (Twitter) and a listserv.

Chair duties require approximately four hours per week, and consist of
the following activities:
(a) preparing the monthly newsletter,
(b) planning the network's conference activities,
(c) updating posts and responses on social media,
d) preparing information requested by the CASCA Executive Committee, and
(e) awarding the network's best paper prize.

Those interested in the roles of Chair or Co-Chair are invited to submit a brief statement
of intent (for example, 250-500 words) that describes expertise and availability for the position of outgoing commissioner.
President Emma Varley (cascapastpressort@gmail.com) by April 1, 2024.

Candidates will be evaluated by the CASCA Executive Committee; the selected candidate(s) will be
notified no later than April 15, 2024. The position will begin following CASCA's annual general meeting.
Annual general meeting in May 2024.

Please note that this position is voluntary and unpaid.

For more information about the position and/or the network, please contact the Executive Director
Anastasiia Mykolenko: membership@anthropologica.ca