Recognition Where Recognition Is Due
The Neurocritical Care Society annual awards program recognizes and honors the achievements of NCS members while encouraging excellence in education and research.
You must be a member of NCS to be eligible for most awards. If you are not an NCS member, join NCS today.
Awards benefit members by providing recognition of member excellence by peers, contributions to the field and Society and add high-value accomplishments to members’ curriculum vitae.
Best Scientific Abstract Award
NCS Best Abstract Award is awarded at the Annual Meeting for a scientific abstract submitted by an early career researcher of the society.
Criteria
- One must be a current member of the Neurocritical Care Society at the time the abstract is submitted.
- Previously presented abstracts will not be considered for the award.
- The recipient is required to attend the Annual Meeting.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Abstract Award
The DEI Abstract Award is presented at the Annual Meeting for the best abstract on a topic that explores diversity, equity and inclusion in neurocritical patient care, education or professional development.
Criteria
- One must be a current member of the Neurocritical Care Society at the time the abstract is submitted.
- Previously presented abstracts will not be considered for the award.
- The recipient is required to attend the Annual Meeting.
Cristanne Wijman Young Investigator Award
This award is presented at the Annual Meeting for an outstanding abstract submitted by a junior member of the society (student, resident, or fellow).
Criteria
- One must be a current member of the Neurocritical Care Society at the time the abstract is submitted.
- One must be a high school, college, or medical school student, resident or fellow at the time of submission to qualify for the award.
- Only abstracts that are designated for consideration for the YIA by the author during the submission process will be considered.
- The recipient is required to attend the Annual Meeting.
Fellow of Neurocritical Care Society
The Fellow of Neurocritical Care Society (FNCS) is a program offered by NCS that denotes “letters” to recognize exceptional service, academic excellence, and leadership in the field of Neurocritical Care. Individuals who meet the requirements of this Fellowship will add the letters, FNCS, to their respective titles.
Learn more about FNCS.
Neurocritical Care Certification: Exam Application Period Now Open
The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) has announced that the online application period for the 2025 UCNS Neurocritical Care Certification Examination is now open. The deadline to apply for the exam is May 1, 2025, with the examination taking place between November 17-21, 2025. Learn more about the examination content outline and certification eligibility requirements.
Did you know that there are currently 1,269 physicians who are UCNS-certified in neurocritical care and 66 UCNS-accredited neurocritical care fellowship programs? Learn more on the UNCS website.
NCS is proud to be a sponsoring organization of the UCNS Neurocritical Care Certification Examination.
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Presidential Citations
The Presidential Citation recognizes NCS members who have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to the Society during the previous year. For additional information regarding this award, please contact NCS.
Honorary Members
The NCS bestows the prestigious title of Honorary Member to those that are not only leaders within our society, but leaders within the neurocritical care field across the globe. Our current Honorary Members include:
- Allan Ropper, MD, USA, 2003
- Daniel F. Hanley, MD, USA, 2003
- Werner Hacke, MD, Germany, 2003
- Matthew Fink, MD, USA, 2010
- Nino Stocchetti, MD, Italy, 2012
- Claudia Robertson, MD, USA, 2013
- Thomas P. Bleck, MD, FNCS, USA, 2015
- David Menon, MD, UK, 2016
- Eelco F. Wijdicks, MD, FNCS, USA, 2020
