Calls for Service

 

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare has the following calls for service open currently:

SSH Education Committee 

Job Description

 

Background  

The Education Committee leadership is requesting interested individuals who would like to serve as a member of the SSH Education Committee to submit their information for consideration for the open positions. The Education Committee has a high level of responsibility to create and produce educational content specific to healthcare simulation to meet the needs of SSH membership, attendees of IMSH & SimOps, and other projects as needed. To achieve this, the Education Committee works collaboratively with other committees, affinity, and advisory groups within SSH and actively engages in the investigation of educational content needs in the larger world. 

Individuals volunteer their service to these groups and are selected through a specific process as outlined in the SSH Bylaws. Each official group within SSH has an assigned staff liaison who serves as the point of contact and may have responsibility for delivering the programs, products and services. Many groups also have a Board Liaison, who serves as appoint of contact to the Board.  

Expectations of being a member include (but are not limited to): 

 

Objectives and Responsibilities 

  1. Required to have a current SSH membership, annual dues must be paid while serving as a committee member.
  2. Attend monthly committee meetings, held virtually, the 3rd Monday of each month.
  3. Attendance at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, annual in-person meeting held during IMSH.
  4. Reviews all relevant material prior to the meetings. Prepares to make contributions, facilitate discussions, and voice objective opinions concerning the group’s issues and activities.
  5. Assists in formulating content resources that will further the goals and objectives of the group and SSH.
  6. Active participation in the projects of the Education Committee, including engaging in focused areas of personal interest to support development and delivery of the projects 

It is essential that interested individuals have the time to commit to the work and being actively engaged in same. There are no restrictions to becoming a member of the Education Committee (eg work sector). The selections shall be made with due diligence to representation of the healthcare simulation community and to support the range of perspectives and healthcare simulation settings that support the success of the Education Committee. 

Interested individuals are required submit a SSH Committee Application under the SSH Call for Service by 5:00pm EST on August 31, 2025. Applicants must include a CV/Biosketch uploaded with their application. For any questions, please contact Trenell Croskey at Tcroskey@ssih.org. Thank you for your interest in serving SSH and growing healthcare simulation! 

Women in Leadership, SSH position Planning Team Co-chair 

 

Position Description 

Women in Leadership (WiL) Planning Team Co-chairs provide member-based leadership and perspective to the design, organization, and conduct of the event.  They come from the ranks of SSH active members, typically with a multi-year history of providing support, contributions, or leadership within the Society.  Planning Team Co-chairs can be self-nominated or nominated by their peers. The Meetings Oversight Commission (MOC) reviews the nominees and selects (guided by a slating tool) the top candidates for approval by the Executive Committee of the SSH Board of Directors.   

The MOC considers diversity in discipline, specialty, geography, content expertise, and other factors when building an event Planning Committee Co-chair slate.  

Planning Team Co-chairs (from the collaborating organizations) lead the design of the educational content for WiL. They are also responsible for generating the theme and focus of the event, along with ensuring – as much as possible - that educational content developed for the event is reflective of that theme.  Planning Team Co-chairs leverage their networks and domain subject matter expertise to inform their recommendations for event theme, keynote speakers, and educational content. Planning Team Co-chairs ensure that the event is fresh and appealing while also meeting the educational needs of SSH members. 

 

General Duties include:   

  1. Work with the SSH Board of Directors, lead organization Staff, Meetings Oversight Commission, Committees, and Interest Groups for content direction.
  2. Work with the lead organization staff (rotates every year) to facilitate the WiL content development process, logistical arrangements, marketing, registration and communication strategies.
  3. Ensure continuous engagement and timely responses for correspondence and communication regarding WiL.
  4. Recognize they are responsible for the final selection of all WiL Educational content.
  5. Monthly reports provided to the Meetings Oversight Commission (MOC) through participation in monthly MOC calls. 

 

Requirements for Position description:  

  • Must be able to participate in scheduled calls during SSH Business hours (schedule is variable, may be as often as weekly).
  • Must be a current SSH member in good standing and will maintain this status for the duration of the appointment.
  • Must have attended at least one (1) WiL conference in the previous five (5) years.
  • This is a two-year commitment as one of two SSH co-chairs for WiL (one new co-chair per year on to overlap and support continuity). 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Applicants will be reviewed and selected to support having diversity of background and healthcare simulation attributes (eg learner populations, setting). Applicants will be evaluated with consideration given to the following items (as well as other items):  

NOTE: These items are not requirements for applying but a strong candidate will possess a range of the following attributes: 

  • Attendance at multiple WiL conferences and other SSH conferences.
  • Participation in WiL, SimOps, or IMSH (presenter, reviewer)
  • Demonstrated engagement and track record of performance in SSH Committees, Commissions, Interest Groups, or other society Working Groups.
  • CHSE, CHSE-A, CHSOS, CHSOS-A certified or equivalent.
  • Administrative or leadership roles in accredited simulation centers.
  • Demonstrated engagement in the healthcare simulation community, eg publications, research, presentations, social media presence.
  • 20% or more of effort dedicated specifically to simulation activities.
  • Prior leadership positions within SSH.
  • Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (FSSH).
  • Prior participation in conference planning activities. 

 

Items to Submit 

  • Statement of interest highlighting the applicant’s interest and reasons for applying for the position.
  • CV or resume that highlights any conference/meeting planning/organization experience.
  • Please include professional social media account information as desired/appropriate.
  • Please submit all documents to Trenell Croskey, Tcroskey@ssih.org. The deadline to submit your documents is Wednesday September 3, 2025 by 5:00pm EST.