FCCM Mentorship Program

Benefits of Fellowship in the American College of Critical Care Medicine

 “Fellowship in the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM) is an honorary designation awarded for substantial contributions to the field of critical care medicine. Being inducted as a fellow is a professional achievement that can help your career regarding promotion and/or tenure, and other leadership positions. Fellowship can open doors to speaking opportunities at Congress, participating in guideline committees, and other leadership at the national level. The application may seem overwhelming at times, but having a mentor who has successfully gone through the process was invaluable for me. I would highly recommend the FCCM mentoring program if you are interested in applying!”

Matthew Wanat, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM

Past President, SCCM Texas Chapter, 2017

“Designation as a Fellow (FCCM) in the American College of Critical Care Medicine opens up numerous networking opportunities with experts including physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and dietitians across the world.  Fellows collaborate on educational activities including creating and updating critical care guidelines, are active participants in creating SCCM programming activities including Congress, and are included in leadership activities that guide the Society’s mission and vision for the future.  Mentorship in applying for Fellowship ensures the applicant meets necessary baseline requirements, provides valuable guidance to the applicant on how to improve their application, and attempts to make the application process more successful and rewarding.”    

Michael Sirimaturos, PharmD, BCNSP, BCCCP, FCCM

Past President, SCCM Texas Chapter, 2016

Application Process

Criteria for Application

• Practice multi-disciplinary critical care
• Demonstrates program development
• Demonstrates scholarly activity
• Demonstrates leadership beyond home institution (prefer at national level)

Requirements

• Be an active member of SCCM for at least 2 years immediately prior to application.
• Be licensed (if license available) to practice in a healthcare category in the U.S. or Canada. If you are applying as a physician member, then you must be U.S. board certified.
• Have a certificate of special competence in critical care or its equivalency, as determined by the category of your application. Physician and nurse candidates should refer to the detailed criteria in the application.
• Have devoted at least 50% of time to critical care in practice, research, administration, or teaching for at least two years prior to applying to ACCM.
• Be able to demonstrate a collaborative model of critical care, in which the efforts of several disciplines are coordinated to provide optimal patient care.
• Have made significant contributions to the perception, delivery, or management of the critically ill in the three areas of Program Development, Scholarly Contributions, and Leadership.
• Be sponsored by two individuals, at least one of whom is an active ACCM Fellow, who can substantiate the professional history and outstanding merit of the applicant, with particular emphasis on areas of demonstrated excellence and leadership in a collaborative model of critical care.
• A minimum of five to seven years of critical care activity after completion of training is usually required to meet the leadership criteria set by the ACCM.

Important Dates and Fees

• Due March 15
• Application fee: $250. The application fee is waived for members of SCCM’s Professional and Select Membership.

Application Components

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• 2 letters of recommendation