ASCEND

 

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) is proud to introduce the Advancing Simulation Careers & Empowering Next-Generation Development (ASCEND) initiative, 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. 

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: 

• Complete and submit the ASCEND Application Form 
• Attach a CV or resume as part of the form submission 
• Select two individuals (likely from their own organization) to submit references via the ASCEND Reference Form
 

Review the ASCEND Application Preparation document for details on what you MUST HAVE in your application.
 

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!