SCCM Resource Library-Luminary Lounge

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In this Luminary Lounge session, Dr. Anne Thompson, Vice Dean at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and former President of SCCM, discusses her professional journey and areas of interest such as healthcare delivery, disparities, and the importance of mentoring. Dr. Thompson shares how she stumbled into pediatric critical care during her residency and eventually became the chief of a division in Pittsburgh. She reflects on the challenges and rewards she experienced during her tenure as SCCM President, including the satisfaction of moving the organization past the stage of being a marginal subspecialty. Dr. Thompson emphasizes the need for persistence in the field and the importance of having a niche or interest that refreshes one's thinking. She also touches on the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and suggests that SCCM could play a role in bringing people together to exchange experiences, educate each other about biases, and promote equitable care. Dr. Thompson mentions the significance of self-reflection and the value of thinking about one's thinking, which can lead to improvements in patient care and more enriching interactions with others. She encourages individuals to be honest with themselves and others as mentors and to help mentees identify their goals and navigate their career paths. Dr. Thompson concludes by discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to reflect on what is truly important in our lives and how we can make positive changes in the world around us.

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Professional Development and Education, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

In celebration of SCCM’s 50th anniversary, the Luminary Lounge features past SCCM presidents who share their experience and wisdom about critical care and SCCM. This is an excellent opportunity to hear the history of critical care medicine from a leader in the field.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Administration

Tag Team Leadership

Year 2021

Keywords

Luminary Lounge session

Dr. Anne Thompson

healthcare delivery

disparities

mentoring

pediatric critical care

SCCM President

diversity

equity

COVID-19 pandemic

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