Congratulations to David G. Metro, MS, FASA, who has been appointed Chair of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Affiliated Faculty Promotions and Appointments (AFPA) Committee for the upcoming year, effective March 1, 2019. The AFPA Committee rigorously applies the criteria and standards of the University and the School of Medicine to all Clinical Prefix faculty who are candidates for appointment or promotion. Service on a promotion committee is one of the most important duties faculty perform on behalf of their colleagues and in support of the School’s mission. Dr. Metro was initially appointed to the AFPA committee on March 1, 2018.