Fellows of the SSH Academy are a group of leaders and renowned simulationists who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the field of healthcare simulation.
Becoming an SSH Fellow offers many benefits including: recognition for your contributions to SSH and to healthcare simulation; contributing to the future path and project directions of SSH; and influencing or advancing the art, science, and practice of healthcare simulation as part of the SSH Academy. Fellows are expected to be active in the SSH Academy and to advance the mission and vision of SSH and the SSH Academy through high level initiatives.
All application elements, including references and the application fee, must be submitted by the deadline. Details including the application submission period for the Academy Class of 2026 will be available soon!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must have been a member of SSH for five years
- A combination of:
- Substantial contributions to SSH
- Substantial contributions to the field of healthcare simulation
APPLICATION PROCESS
Consider reviewing what is needed should you be deciding on whether to apply. It is strongly suggested that you complete the Self-Assessment Worksheet before making your decision to apply for Fellowship in the Academy.
Mentors are available to applicants for purposes of reviewing your application packet and providing insight. There are a limited number of mentors available and a deadline to request one will be made available soon. Email the Certification Director to request an application mentor.
Applicants should complete the following:
- Identify two individuals who can complete a reference that describes your contributions to SSH and/or the healthcare simulation and have them complete the online reference form (only two references per applicant, applicants should strongly considering have at least one current Fellow as a reference)
- Complete the online application which includes submitting your simulation-focused CV
- Make sure your SSH profile is up to date and includes accurate records of your service
- Submit your application payment (click on the button at the bottom of this page)
EVALUATION PROCESS
Applications that are submitted will be reviewed by the Academy based on the information submitted by the applicants. The information provided in the application and on the CV, from the online form completed by your two references, and the information in your SSH profile will be evaluated to identify those candidates who have demonstrated sustained contributions to SSH and to the healthcare simulation community.
The review panel will be looking for the evidence of the activities contained in the SSH Academy Evaluation Criteria.
We encourage you to share any prior involvement and contributions in your online application, such as:
- Elected office (BOD, Treasurer…)
- Committee chair or member
- IMSH meeting chair
- IMSH faculty/course director
- Served on Simulation in Healthcare Editorial Board
- Reviewer (Simulation in Healthcare Journal)
- SIG chair or member
- Founding member of SSH
- Working Groups /Special Projects/Task Force chair or member
- Affinity Group chair or member
- Published contributions to simulation (web or hard copy)
- Evidence of support of Mission, Goals and Growth of SSH
- Development of simulation programs
- Scholarly efforts/service advancing simulation
- Technology Innovations
Resources
Self-Assessment Worksheet
Guidelines for References
Online Reference Form
Application Sample & Tips
Online Application Form
SSH Academy Evaluation Criteria
ASSOCIATED FEES:
The fee structure is as follows:
- Application fee is $100 (for all who submit an application)
-Annual dues for SSH Fellows are $250 (including the first year)
Current SSH membership is also required as a Fellow of the SSH Academy