Events

QI Grand Rounds: The PCICS QI Committee is pleased to launch the 2026 webinar series dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients. This virtual platform will foster collaborative learning, discussion, and networking through an expert panel and moderated Q&A session. We hope to offer the opportunity for…

Free for Members  |  $10 Non-Members Interactive panel designed for trainees and early-career faculty interested in blending medical education with their clinical duties. This session explores what it looks like to build a career at the intersection of pediatric cardiac critical care and MedEd—whether as a clinician-educator, program leader, or academic innovator. Objectives:  Highlight the…

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Curriculum Course Dates: March 18 – 20, 2026 Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Price: $705 Members | $755 Non-Members Overview This three-day course provides a comprehensive review of the didactic content in the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum book - a compilation of peer-reviewed, evidence-based education modules containing detailed…

Date:  April 14th, 2026 Time:  2:00 - 3:00 PM EST Location:  Virtual Price:  Members - Free  |  Non Member - $10 This introductory session will explore the foundations of effective hot and cold debriefing in the CICU environment. Participants will learn core principles of structured debriefing, how to integrate debriefs reliably into clinical workflow, and…

Date:  April 18th, 2026 Time:  11:00 - 12:00 AM Brazil Time   10:00 - 11:00 AM EST Location:  Virtual Price:  Members - Free  |  Non Member - $10 A multidisciplinary approach to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in preterm infants involves a comprehensive strategy that integrates multiple specialties to optimize diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up of…

Date:  April 21st, 2026 Time:  12:00 - 1:00 PM EST Location:  Virtual Price:  Members - Free  |  Non Member - $10 Developing a strong professional network is an essential component of career growth in critical care medicine. For early career intensivists, networking can open doors to mentorship, collaborative research, leadership opportunities, and career advancement across…

Date:  May 16th Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM EDT Location:  Virtual Price:  Members - FREE  |  Non Member - $10 This session explores how structured communication and psychological safety empower nurses to lead and advocate. By promoting professional autonomy and evidence-based collaboration, it transforms team dynamics to improve patient safety and workforce resilience. Learning Objectives:…

Dates: June 3 – 5, 2026 Location: Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, OH Price: $700 Members  |  $725 Non-Members until April 27th $755 Members  |  $805 Non-Members April 27th - May 25th Overview This three-day course provides a comprehensive review of the didactic content in the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum book - a compilation of peer-reviewed, evidence-based education modules…

Date:  June 18th Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST Location:  Virtual Price:  Members - FREE  |  Non Member - $10 Hosted by:  Early Career Faculty and Fellows SIG This webinar will provide a practical overview of training pathways to becoming a cardiac intensivist, focusing on dual-board certification versus a one-year CICU fellowship. Through a brief overview…

Date: June 30, 2026 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST Location:  Virtual Price:  Members - FREE  |  Non Member - $10 This Grand Rounds is intended for anyone interested in learning more about how to write an abstract for quality improvement work. In particular, this webinar will occur prior to the final deadline for PCICS abstracts and…

Dates: September 9 – 11, 2026 Location: Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Stanford, CA Price: $705 Members  |  $755 Non-Members until July 14 $780 Members  |  $830 Non-Members July 15 - August 28 Overview This three-day course provides a comprehensive review of the didactic content in the PCICS Advanced Practice Provider Curriculum book - a compilation of peer-reviewed, evidence-based…

Dates: September 17 - 18, 2026 Location: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) Price:  $505 Members  |  $555 Non-Members Overview This two-day course builds upon the CICU basics!  It consists of a combination of didactic content and interactive breakouts that incorporate application of knowledge and simulation. Advanced CICU topics will be presented including ventilation and…