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Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) adheres to the strictest nonprofit governance practices. Learn about the Council nomination policy, understand its member structure and bylaws, view the strategic plan, and chart the history of critical care and SCCM.
All SCCM voting members can respond to the call for leadership and are encouraged to do so.
Submit your nomination by May 15.
Council terms are for three years and consist of both at-large and designated seats. Designated seats have been created so that Council will always have input from the major specialties. Designated seats have been assigned to Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pediatrics, Neuroscience, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery sections. An additional designated seat, to represent the other specialties, was established as the collective seat.
Election for designated seats is staggered, allowing for continuing the sustained experience and memory of Council deliberations as well as promoting fresh perspectives in the governance of the Society.
The Nominations Policy suggests that each section should nominate at least two and (usually) no more than three willing candidates to fill a designated seat. Nominations for the designated seats will also be entertained from the general membership. Nominations for the at-large seats can come from the sections or general membership.
Meet the Current SCCM Council
Download the SCCM Nomination Policy |
SCCM members play a crucial role in cultivating new ideas and initiatives. Submitting a strategic planning proposal is one way to engage with SCCM and be a part of its mission to improve critical care.
The process for submitting proposals has been revised to increase the probability of acceptance by ensuring that the submitted proposals are appropriately aligned with the strategies outlined by the SCCM Council and are completed with the assistance of staff and volunteer leadership. The revised process begins with the submission of a letter of intent (LOI) for a proposal.
LOIs are accepted year-round and can be completed in the portal. To be considered for the Society’s 2024 fiscal year, LOIs should be received by January 2, 2023. Any proposals received after this date will be considered for the 2025 fiscal year.
Submit a Strategic Planning Proposal
Download the SCCM Strategic Plan |
The Strategic Planning Management Committee (SPMC) will evaluate the submitted LOIs and invite full proposals that meet the criteria. Those selected to submit a full proposal will be assigned a staff partner and a volunteer member of the SPMC to assist in completing the proposal. Through this process, the staff partner and/or SPMC member can advise and guide the submitting individual/team to ensure that the project is feasible and consistent with the mission and vision of SCCM.
Below are some frequently asked questions and background information to support your efforts in generating strong proposals.
SCCM’s mission is to secure the highest-quality care for all critically ill and injured patients. SCCM’s members further this mission through activities that involve diverse representation and a multiprofessional approach.
Ask yourself:
It also helps to be knowledgeable about SCCM’s organizational guiding principles:
In recent years, those interested in nonprofit accountability and transparency, including policymakers, the media, and the public, have increasingly focused on nonprofit organizations. Legislative reforms have been proposed, and nonprofit organizations are calling on their members to review and strengthen nonprofit governance practices. SCCM has instituted many policies and procedures to ensure effective and transparent governance. It is important for our elected leaders and volunteers to be familiar with these policies and procedures.
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In 2020, SCCM celebrated its 50th anniversary! Explore the history of the Society and its influence on critical care. Head over to sccm.org/50years to share your favorite SCCM memories, learn more about the founders, and see how far the specialty has come!