Fig. 1 Mitchell P. Fink Mitchell P. Fink, MD (Fig. 1), one of the most inspiring and influential leaders in the field of intensive care medicine, died at 66 years of age on 17 November 2015 after being diagnosed this summer with an aggressive sarcoma. This devastating news has left many of us with a huge sense of loss and sadness. Mitch graduated from the Washington University School of Medicin...