Thank you for your interest in joining the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality (PFACQ) at MSK. Our goal is to integrate the patient and family perspective into every aspect of MSK’s efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and end cancer for life. This program strengthens communication and collaboration among patients, families, clinicians, staff, and administrators to develop and improve programs, facilities, and services at MSK.
You are eligible to become a member if you are a former or current patient treated at MSK or if you are a family member or caregiver of a former or current patient treated at MSK.
Monthly PFACQ meetings are held in the evenings from 5:30 - and members can join in-person or remotely. Most hospital-related activities take place during business hours. Some are in-person and some are virtual.
What to know about membership
PFACQ Members are strong believers in MSK’s efforts to improve the patient and family member experience and provide the voice to the global patient/family member experience.
PFACQ Members are team-oriented and respectful of other’s differences. They are able to differentiate process related issues from personal issues and concerns and understand that change takes time.
PFACQ Members have opportunities to become involved by:
- Attending monthly PFACQ meetings.
- Participating on hospital quality and project committees.
- Using your story and experiences to impact current and future patients.
- Collaborating on a quality improvement project.
- Contributing your ideas to a focus group relating to patient care.
How to Apply
We want to ensure that we match PFACQ Members to opportunities that best fit their experiences, interests, and availability. To apply for membership:
Fill out the application and return to [email protected]
If selected after we review your application, we will contact you for a virtual interview. Your interview will be with current PFACQ Members and a PFACQ staff member.
Recruitment timeline
Applications are accepted and reviewed annually from May to August. Interviews are conducted from June to August. Accepted members receive notification in October and begin their terms on PFACQ January 1 of each year.
Please note that all PFACQ members are required to attend a PFACQ orientation, obtain medical clearance, and fulfill MSK Human Resources requirements.