Vision

The UMass Memorial Health Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) seeks to foster a culture of care and caring where patients are nurtured in body, mind and spirit.

Mission

The Patient and Family Advisory Council seeks to promote safe and comprehensive patient- and family-centered care:

What is an Intensivist?

An intensivist is a board-certified physician who provides special care for critically ill patients. Also known as a critical care physician, the intensivist has advanced training and experience in treating this complex type of patient.

What Kind of Training does an Intensivist Have?

After medical school, an intensivist completes a residency and board certification in a specialty such as surgery, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine or pediatrics, plus an additional two- to three-year fellowship and certification in critical care medicine.

Volunteering is a wonderful way to gain exposure to the medical community, explore careers, enhance your knowledge and give back to UMass Memorial Health. We offer unique volunteer programs for both adults and teens. Through volunteering, you’ll find a challenging and satisfying experience while performing a valuable service to the staff and a warm and caring environment for patients and their families.

At UMass Memorial Medical Center, we continuously strive to improve the health of the people of Central New England through excellence in clinical care, service, teaching and research. To deliver on this promise, we improve the quality and safety of the care we deliver to you and your family and friends. We are proud of our achievements, but we strive to better the care we provide even more. With pride, we share this information on how we meet and exceed national standards of patient care.