ASCEND
Advancing Simulation Careers & Empowering Next-Generation Development
The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is proud to introduce ASCEND, a new recognition initiative designed to identify, support, and develop early-career healthcare simulationists with exceptional leadership potential. This initiative offers recognition at IMSH and provides participants with opportunities to engage with SSH's established leadership, helping to shape the future of the simulation community.
Vision
ASCEND will recognize and mentor emerging global healthcare simulationists, positioning them to become the future leaders in the simulation community.
Mission
ASCEND seeks to identify, recognize, and nurture healthcare simulationists with strong leadership potential who are in the early stages of their simulation careers (less than 6 years). ASCEND will supports the development of future leaders in healthcare simulation while ensuring the growth and sustainability of SSH leadership.
Overview
ASCEND is open to ALL healthcare simulationists from the global community, including students, residents, fellows, operations specialists, researchers, educators, innovators, and industry professionals with less than six years of experience. SSH membership is not required to apply.
This will be an annual initiative with a call for applications each year. The selected cohort will be recognized at IMSH and mentored throughout the following year as Future Leaders of SSH and healthcare simulation.
Benefits of Participation
- Recognition at the Diamond Ball during IMSH
- Networking opportunities at IMSH
- Mentorship from established leaders in healthcare simulation
- Education about SSH operations and leadership pathways
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for ASCEND will demonstrate the integration and application of professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes beyond entry-level expertise, showing leadership and innovation in healthcare simulation. Candidates should be able to demonstrate qualities such as:
- Leadership and mentorship within their organization
- Contributions to their organization and the broader simulation community
- Dedication to advancing high-quality healthcare simulation practices
- Recognition as a rising star in the healthcare simulation industry
Qualities of a Rising Leader
ASCEND looks for individuals who exemplify leadership, advocacy, and boundary-spanning behavior. These qualities may be evident locally within their organizations, as well as regionally, nationally, or internationally. Applicants should share how their professional achievements, organizational contributions, and activities in the simulation community demonstrate these qualities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Less than six years of experience in healthcare simulation
- Demonstration of leadership attributes, such as:
- Professional accomplishments
- Contributions to organizational success
- Leadership and mentorship within their field
- Dedication to healthcare simulation excellence
- Recognition as top talent in the field
Exclusionary Criteria
The following individuals are not eligible for this recognition:
- Fellows of the SSH Academy
- Individuals with board or director experience with any healthcare simulation association
- Those with significant leadership experience in any healthcare simulation association
Application Process
To be considered for this award, applicants must:
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by October 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET (US).
Review Process
All completed applications will be reviewed, and recommendations made for inclusion in the ASCEND network. Final selections will be completed with notifications sent by Early November 2024.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of the next generation of leaders in healthcare simulation!