July 2024 President's Update
Published on: July 08, 2024
July marks a peak in Summer, hot temperatures and a time of renewal in Neurocritical Care (NCC). One of the cornerstones of our mission is to support the next generation of NCC trainees, and we are proud to celebrate all those who seek to excel in their careers and make significant contributions to the field.
The Mission of NCC Education and Training
One of the NCS key missions is to enhance training and education of early career individuals across multiple disciplines. July is a time for new graduates to enter the NCC space and a time for mentors to embrace and enlighten the early career graduates to enable success in patient care and their careers. We do this collectively through a multidisciplinary team of experts and seasoned clinicians. It takes a village, and it takes dedication. I applaud our nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, administrators and physicians in their dedication to training and mentorship during these hot summer months.
Fellowship Matches: A Crucial Milestone for Programs
As fellowship programs continue to grow and adapt, the process of matching applicants to programs has become increasingly significant. Fellowship matches are highly competitive, with applicants vying for positions in top-tier programs. The upcoming fellowship match season, taking place in August, is a critical time for both applicants and programs as it determines the future landscape of the specialty. If you are matching this year, stay tuned to the NCS website and social media channels for recognition resources.
Recognizing Exceptional Fellows Within the Neurocritical Care Society
The Fellow of Neurocritical Care Society (FNCS) program is predicated on a long history of dedicated program development, scholarship, leadership and professionalism within NCC and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.The 2024 inductees will be recognized at the NCS 22nd Annual Meeting this October.
ACGME Revisions for NCC Fellowship Program Requirements
Fellowship programs are continually evolving to meet the changing needs of the medical field. In April, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) recently revised its program requirements for NCC, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of this specialty. The NCS thanks the ACGME in responding to concerns from the NCC community and is excited to learn of the early revisions in the program training requirements. We encourage our members to stay engaged in the discussion and provide feedback to NCS leadership on issues that may arise.
Educational Programs Get an Update
The NCS is well into an important transition of our Educational Programs, with important updates in several marquee educational products such as ENLS, The Brain Death Determination Toolkit and Course, and the Board Exam Question Bank. We have a new educational leadership team under the direction of Michelle Taylor (Education Manager) and Caitlyn Hicks (Education Association Senior Coordinator). Together, with the chairs of our Education Products committee Winnie Lau and Pat Blissit and our ENLS chairs Aimee Aysenne and Chris Morrison, we encourage members to socialize the various educational options to early career practitioners and members of your teams.
Happy Summer. Stay cool during these hot months!!