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One-Hour Concurrent Session

From Struggle to Success: Overcoming Immigration Hurdles in Pursuit of Critical Care Excellence (Interactive Discussion)

Sunday, February 23, 2025
3:15pm – 4:15pm Eastern Time
Location: W208
CE: 1

Applications are open for for both mentors and mentees in SCCM's Immigrant Critical Care Professional (ICCP) Mentorship Program. Members of the ICCP Task Force will hold a panel discussion to shed light on the multifaceted challenges faced by immigrant critical care professionals. This program seeks not only to benefit immigrant professionals themselves but also to offer valuable insights for employers and community leaders within this demographic. In a world grappling with ongoing healthcare crises, the contributions and struggles of immigrant critical care professionals are often overlooked. Speakers will highlight the diverse narratives of these professionals, offering guidance and understanding to a broader audience.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify privileges and credentials required to practice critical care medicine in the United States, including those granted by healthcare facilities and regulatory bodies
  • Explain the requirements, limitations, and application processes of various visa categories available for non-U.S.-born clinicians seeking employment in the United States
  • Discuss the challenges and barriers commonly faced by immigrant clinicians and potential helpful resources
  • Analyze the impact of immigration status and acculturation experiences on professional trajectory, clinical practice, and overall well-being of immigrant clinicians in the U.S. healthcare system

Presentations:

  • 3:20pm – 3:30pm Eastern Time
    Navigating the U.S. Healthcare Landscape as a Non-U.S.-Trained Healthcare Clinician

    Gozde Demiralp, MD, Associate Prof. (she/her/hers) – University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

  • 3:30pm – 3:40pm Eastern Time
    The High-Stakes Drama of Visa Sponsorship and Employer Obligations for Non-U.S.-Born Critical Care Professionals

    Mehrnaz M. Hadian, MD, MS, JD, FCCM (she/her/hers) – HADIAN Law

  • 3:40pm – 3:50pm Eastern Time
    Immigrant Advanced Practice Providers and Registered Nurses

    Naira Arellano (she/her/hers)

  • 3:50pm – 4:00pm Eastern Time
    Pathways to Enter the Critical Care Workforce as a Non-U.S. Citizen Intensivist

    Neha Dangayach, MD, FCCP, FNCS – Mount Sinai Hospital