Events

Pediatric cardiogenic shock is a high-morbidity and mortality problem ubiquitous in the pediatric cardiac ICUs, especially as the burden of acute decompensated heart failure admissions continues to increase. The PCICS Cardiogenic Shock Think-tank launched in 2024 at the annual meeting, to collaborate on improving recognition and outcomes for these patients and learning from the experts…

With multiple pathways and different options, the pathway through dual fellowship training can be confusing. This 1-hour interactive virtual Q&A is an opportunity for all interested trainees to learn more about the different options that exist, better understand what to look for in programs, and hear insights from cardiology and PICU program directors and faculty…

Speakers: Christopher Mastropietro, Katja Gist, Dalia Bashir Moderated by: Jeffrey Yang, Ariya Chau, Raji Venkitachalam, and Victoria Surma from the PCICS Early Career and Fellows Sig Learning Objectives: Outline the key steps in launching and conducting a multicenter research study Sharing your personal journey and key steps that you took Identify effective strategies for building…

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Curriculum Course Dates: September 10 – 12, 2025 Location: Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT 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 information and recommended…

Location: Children's Hospital of Atlanta Price:  $500 Members - $550 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 cardiopulmonary interactions, utilization of echo and cardiac cath data…

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Hosted by the Early Career Faculty and Fellows SIG Your contract is more than numbers on a page — it defines your career, lifestyle, and financial future. Join Dr. Caroline Castleforte, a physician educator for Resolve, as she breaks down the latest physician salary data and the most common contract mistakes physicians make. You’ll learn how…

We are excited to announce our first PCICS Latin America webinar! Topic: Cardiogenic Shock and Ventricular Assist Devices in Pediatrics – Case Presentation and Discussion Speaker: Antonio Cabrera, MD Head of Cardiology and Co-Director, The Heart Center Professor of Pediatrics, Ohio State University & Nationwide Children’s Hospital Coordinators: Carolina V. Campos, MD (CardioPedBrasil®, Brazil) Gisela M. Ponce, RN…

World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery  

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 information and recommended reading on topics necessary for managing CICU patients.  Topics include congenital heart disease lesions, low cardiac output, heart failure, transplant, mechanical circulatory…

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…