SCCM Resource Library-Luminary Lounge: Mitchell M. Levy

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In this video, Laura Evans from the University of Washington interviews Mitchell Levy, the Division Chief of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Brown, and former President of the Society of Critical Care Medicine. They discuss Mitchell's career path and his involvement with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign. Mitchell reflects on his natural fit for critical care and his ability to make rapid decisions while also being present with patients and families. He shares how he got involved with the SCCM and the challenges he faced in developing the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines. Mitchell also discusses the importance of trust in oneself and the need for mentors who instill that trust. He emphasizes the value of perseverance in the face of criticism and the need to be present and listen in difficult situations. They also touch on the concept of resting in discomfort and the importance of not running away from uncertainty and challenging emotions. The conversation wraps up on a lighter note, with Mitchell sharing some of the restaurants he misses and looks forward to trying once again in a post-pandemic world.

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Professional Development and Education, 2022

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Hear from past SCCM president, Mitchell M. Levy, as they share their experience and wisdom about critical care and SCCM.

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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 Professional Development

Year 2022

Keywords

University of Washington

Mitchell Levy

Pulmonary Critical Care

Sleep Medicine

Surviving Sepsis Campaign

Society of Critical Care Medicine

career path

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