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 the Society's member structure and bylaws, view the strategic plan, and chart the history of critical care and SCCM.
All SCCM voting members are eligible to respond to the call for leadership and are encouraged to submit a nomination.
Nominations are open from June 15 through July 31.
SCCM Council terms are three years in duration and include both at-large and designated seats. Designated seats were established to ensure consistent representation and input from the Society’s major specialties. These seats are assigned to the following sections: Anesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pediatrics, Neuroscience, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery. An additional designated seat, the collective seat, represents the remaining specialties.
Elections for designated seats are staggered to promote continuity, preserve institutional knowledge from prior Council deliberations, and allow for the introduction of new perspectives.
The Nominations Policy recommends that each section nominates at least two, and generally no more than three, willing candidates for each designated seat. Nominations for designated seats may also be submitted by the general membership. Candidates for at-large seats may be nominated by the sections or the general membership.
Meet the Current SCCM Council
 | Download the SCCM Nomination Policy |
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.
| Download the SCCM Bylaws |
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!
