SCCM Podcast

SCCMPod-543: Supersizing Your SCCM Membership


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In this episode of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) Podcast, host Kyle B. Enfield, MD, FCCM, speaks with Brian T. Wessman, MD, FACEP, FCCM, and Fajun Wang, MD, about maximizing professional growth through active engagement with SCCM.

Drawing on their personal experiences, the guests reflect on how early involvement through residency, fellowship, and the Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) course ignited long-term involvement in the Society.

Drs. Wessman and Wang outline actionable strategies for new and seasoned members alike. They emphasize the value of committee and section participation, trainee liaison roles, and the mentorship programs, particularly the initiative tailored for international medical graduates. The conversation sheds light on the application process and professional significance of becoming a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM).

Whether you're navigating your first SCCM Congress or considering applying for FCCM designation, this episode is a comprehensive guide to supersizing your SCCM membership—turning involvement into influence and professional growth into sustained impact.

Resources referenced in this episode:

  • SCCM’s LearnICU platform
    •  Choosing Wisely for Critical Care: The Next Five (Zimmerman JJ, et al. Crit Care Med. 2021;49:472-481)
      • The Definition of the Intensivist in the Era of Global Healthcare (Wu D, et al. Crit Care Med. 2025;53:e548-e554).
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