NCS’ Resident and Fellow Committee:
Events During the NCS Meeting
By Winnie Lau, MD
Since its inception, NCS’ Resident and
Fellow Committee (RFC) has aimed to
connect trainees from across the nation
and offer the benefits of camaraderie and
mentorship. This year at the Annual Meeting
in Waikoloa, Hawaii, the committee is proud
to feature several accomplishments and offer
a number of events for trainees to broaden
their society experience.
The RFC is delighted for the release
of its first publication, The Pocket
Guide to Neurocritical Care. This
useful reference book was written by
residents and fellows across the
nation and edited by prominent
leaders in the field to provide a brief
but well-balanced guide to the
diagnosis and management of
neurocritical care patients. Hard
copies will be available to purchase at
this year’s Annual Meeting.
Another proud accomplishment this year has been the
development of a national mentorship program that pairs
junior members of the field with more veteran members at other
institutions, across state lines. Together, the pairs develop a
project both parties can be passionate about and benefit from, all
while creating new ties with their soon-to-be colleagues.
For those lucky enough to find themselves at this year’s meeting in
beautiful Waikoloa, the RFC is hosting three events, and we invite
you to join.
Mentorship Mingle (October 11, 5:30 p.m.)
Mingle is a joint event hosted by the RFC and Women In
Neurocritical Care Committee (WINCC) to connect members in a
unique new way modeled after the concept of speed dating, which
we have cleverly renamed “speed mentoring.” Trainees and junior
attendings will have the opportunity to sit down individually with
leaders in the field to get advice about their training, career goals,
research, publications, and more in a fast-paced session before
moving on to another mentor for a different perspective. Have
your questions ready and prepare to be mentored. The event
is open to trainees and junior attendings alike as we never stop
needing advice. We will also proudly feature select products of the
Mentorship Program.
Happy Hour at the Tap Room (October 11, 6:30 p.m., following Mingle)
Meet up with old friends and make new ones at this year’s resident
and fellow happy hour. Come have a “pia” (Hawaiian for beer)
with us. Appetizers will be provided. We don’t even need to talk
about work.
Resident and Fellow Specialty Corner (October 13, 1 p.m.)
This year’s focus corner will feature panelist speakers offering
real-experience advice about transitions. From resident to fellow,
fellow to attendee, and navigating your early career, we will try to
cover it all if we can.
The RFC would also like to recommend the Professionalism
and Leadership Course on Tuesday, October 10, which will be
another great opportunity to pick up some skills to foster a
successful career. We hope you can join us for any (or all) of
the events this year. Enjoy your week at NCS Waikoloa. Aloha!
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