Perfusion Week
May 1-7, 2026
Recognizing the Heart of Patient Care
Join the celebration by sharing your experiences, team activities, and stories on social media. Connect with us on X (@amsectperfusion), Facebook (@AmSECT), LinkedIn (@AmSECT), and Instagram (@amsectperfusion), or email us at amsect@amsect.org. Don’t forget to use #PerfusionWeek for a chance to be featured! |
Ways to Celebrate
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Make It Official
Encourage your hospital, institution, or employer to recognize Perfusion Week! Request a feature in internal newsletters, organize an informational session, or invite leadership to acknowledge your team’s contributions.
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Be a Perfusion Advocate
Use Perfusion Week to educate others! Give a short presentation at your hospital, share an educational infographic, or invite non-perfusionists to shadow your team for a day.
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Get in the Headlines
Reach out to local news outlets or your institution’s PR team to highlight the essential role of perfusionists. A short interview or feature article can raise awareness beyond the medical community.
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Recognize & Reward
Take time to recognize outstanding colleagues. Create an informal awards ceremony, give a team MVP award, or simply highlight the hard work of those around you.
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Make It Fun
Host a lighthearted event like a "Perfusion Superlatives" contest (e.g., “Most Likely to Stay Cool Under Pressure” or “Best Pump Room DJ”) or host a fun activity for your perfusion team (past examples include themed snacks, a llama/alpaca visits, costume contests, and more!).
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Be Part of the Movement
Document your celebrations and send them to amsect@amsect.org - your contributions could be featured in AmSECT’s Perfusion Week highlights!
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Virtual 5K Challenge
Walk, run, bike, or treadmill a 5K anytime between May 1–7 to celebrate our incredible community. Share your pictures on social using #PerfusionWeek to possibly be featured on our website and social media. Send your results into amsect@amsect.org to receive a medal as a thank you for joining the fun while supplies last!
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Looking Back
Thank you to all of the perfusionists worldwide have shared their celebrations in past years.