Become an AEI Surveyor
Before applying to be an AEI Surveyor, please review the Minimum Qualifications Checklist to ensure you meet all requirements. The surveyor application is available for download at the bottom of this section.
Minimum Qualifications Checklist
Credentials and Affiliations
AEI Surgeon Surveyors
- An actively practicing (treating, teaching, or administrative role) surgeon who specializes in the development of simulation-based surgical education and training
- Employed or affiliated with an AEI-accredited program
Skills and Knowledge
- Have extensive and demonstrable knowledge of the current AEI standards
- Previous experience teaching or presenting instructional or educational information to a learner-based audience
- Have substantial computer skills, and access and familiarity with Microsoft Office software products
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey knowledge and suggestions clearly and professionally
Responsibilities
AEI Surveyors must:
- Commit to the required amount of time needed to perform AEI Surveyor duties and sign and abide by the requirements contained in the Surveyor Application:
- Perform a minimum of 2 (no maximum) AEI site visits required per calendar year when needed. Due to our five-year accreditation terms, some years you may not be assigned to any site visits.
- Average time (varies) commitment: Time for each site visit is 6–8 hours plus 6–8 hours for preparation and final review for each application. This does not include travel time when conducting an in-person visit.
- Be willing and able to travel to simulation centers across the United States. In rare occasions, international travel may be required. AEI Surveyors are assigned to site visits outside of their home state.
- Be willing and able to perform a virtual site visit.
- Attend the mandatory new Surveyor Orientation and participate in live and/or virtual training sessions as requested.
- Remain knowledgeable and up-to-date with changes in AEI policies and Standards.
- Be responsive and timely in communications with AEI Staff and assigned simulation programs.
- Complete all federal accounting forms, such as 1099; disclosure signed annually.
- When applicable, comply with on-premise hospital and university requirements and guidelines related to COVID-19, including requests for vaccination status.
- Arrange all travel. Surveyors are responsible for arranging their own travel means to all site visits, as well as keeping track of expenses for reimbursement. Coach airfare and reasonable hotel accommodations are expected.
- Submit all food, lodging, and transportation receipts to the center in a timely manner after the site visit for reimbursement. Complete any accounting forms required by the center for reimbursement.
- Complete and submit the survey report and all required site visit information and documentation to the AEI Program within 7 calendar days post-site visit. An honorarium will be issued after receipt of the survey report.
To apply, download and complete the surveyor application. E-mail the completed application along with (1) a current CV; (2) a statement of your interest in becoming an ACS surveyor for the AEI Program; (3) and 2 letters of professional recommendation to aeiaccreditation@facs.org.
