Transport Leadership: Reflections and Opportunities for the Future

Pediatric critical care transport became a necessity in the 1960s with the regionalization of care for neonatal patients. As regionalization and medical care capabilities have progressed, transport medicine continues to provide a critical role in the continuum of care. It is important to identify, develop, and support skilled leaders to guide this crucial component of care. This article will briefly review our leadership history and discuss the skills and attributes that will help ensure optimal transport medicine leadership.