The past year has shone a light on both the strong critical care training of anesthesiologists and our myriad technical, cognitive, and organizational skills. Globally, anesthesiologists of all backgrounds were called upon to serve at every level of the pandemic response. From the bedside to the top echelons of international coordination, anesthesiologists distinguished themselves as clinicians fluent in the fundamentals of critical care and as rapidly adaptable leaders. The mission of the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA) is to support the development of anesthesiologists who care for critically ill patients of all types, and to that end we must recognize and celebrate the success of anesthesiologists everywhere in rising to meet these challenges. In order to support both our members and our broader specialty, SOCCA adopted new approaches within our areas of focus: education, research, community, and advocacy.
SOCCA's educational offerings pivoted rapidly toward the virtual domain. With ever-growing...