About the PCL Study Group

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• The PCL Study Group is an informal association of kindred spirits with an interest in the posterior cruciate ligament.
• There is no president, board of directors, committees, and no membership fees The local host organizes the current meeting.
• Membership is by invitation from the host of the current meeting.
• There are no sponsorship fees paid by the group for invited guests.
• The current chairman may obtain sponsorship from the industry to help defray the cost of the meeting.
• The group selects the host for the next meeting during the current meeting by a democratic process. He is responsible for the site selection, the program and mailing the meeting information to the members.
• The membership list is passed on from the previous chairman.
• The format of the scientific program is informal. The papers should be 10-15 minutes in length with equal amount of time for discussion.
• All delegates should be encouraged to present a paper. The chairman may select additional papers from some delegates.
• The international make up of the members of the group leads to considerable discussion both during the meeting sessions and after.
• This continuing discussion should be encouraged by the local venue.
• With this informal interaction, further development of our knowledge about the PCL can take place.
• The group welcomes the participation of spouses and family in activities that feature local culture.
• The size of the group should be kept at 70-80 members to allow for everyone to freely interact.
• The meeting should be held approximately every 18 months. It should move from continent to continent, to allow about half the membership to attend every meeting.
• Membership is achieved by attending 2 meetings and presenting a paper. The member is dropped from the active mailing list after non attendance for 3 consecutive meetings.
• There are no executive officers and no dues for membership.
• The organization of the meeting is done by the next meeting chairman.