The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is your partner in advancing critical care. Rooted in education, community, and excellence, SCCM’s multiprofessional learning opportunities and practice resources empower clinicians around the world with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high‑quality care to all critically ill and injured patients.
SCCM offers a global pricing structure as part of its equity commitment. Your price is based on your country’s World Bank classification. Learn more.
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SCCM offers a diverse lineup.
Built for examination preparation, maintenance of certification, and clinical expertise.
Targeted, high-impact education you can apply immediately.
Ideal for onboarding, cross-training, and strengthening foundational knowledge.
Bring SCCM’s premier education directly to your institution. Flexible formats allow sites to deliver standardized, expert-developed programs. Perfect for elevating team performance and care quality.
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Whether launching your first project or leading a multicenter trial, SCCM supports high-impact research at every level.
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SCCM helps teams achieve sustainable, measurable improvement in patient care.
SCCM membership means belonging to a community that understands the weight of your work and supports you in practicing with confidence.
Congress lasts a few days. SCCM membership lasts all year.
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OCTOBER 20 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
Severe respiratory failure is a well-described complication in the trauma population and presents unique challenges that require careful consideration when implementing conventional ARDS therapies. Management must account for individualized carbon dioxide targets when lung-protective ventilation conflicts with cerebral perfusion goals, particularly in patients with traumatic brain injury. When neuromuscular blockade is required, invasive intracranial pressure monitoring may warrant consideration in patients at risk for intracranial hypertension. Finally, in patients with refractory respiratory failure, venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) can serve as an effective rescue strategy and may be successfully employed using anticoagulation-free approaches when bleeding risk is prohibitive.
OCTOBER 22 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
Explore federal, foundation, society, and industry funding opportunities for critical care research and learn strategies to build a sustainable program.
This roundtable is hosted by Discovery, the Critical Care Research Network.
NOVEMBER 05 , 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
Disagreements, differing perspectives, and interpersonal conflict are common in the intensive care unit, particularly when patients are critically ill, prognostic uncertainty is high, or treatment decisions carry significant ethical implications. In these situations, achieving alignment among clinicians and fostering constructive dialogue can be challenging. Differences in communication styles, professional roles, and emotional responses may further complicate team interactions and decision-making.
Despite the frequency of these challenges, the critical care literature offers limited guidance on navigating difficult professional interactions, managing conflict across disciplines, and responding effectively to strong emotions in clinical discussions.
This webcast will explore practical approaches to fostering respectful communication, addressing conflict constructively, and maintaining professionalism in emotionally charged ICU environments. Through case-based discussions submitted by SCCM members and a review of the relevant literature, participants will gain tools to strengthen interprofessional relationships and support effective teamwork in critical care settings.
This webcast is hosted by the Ethics Section.
NOVEMBER 10 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
PE Guidelines/Treatment
Hosted by the Physician Assistant Section.
NOVEMBER 17 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
discussion of pitfalls with virtual ICU
NOVEMBER 24 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
Review of maternal physiology and current recommendations for screening and treatment in maternal sepsis. Will outline why there are differences and discuss case specific examples. Will review real cases and discuss ways to overcome system barriers.
Hosted by the Southern California Chapter.
DECEMBER 03 , 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
This advanced session explores the recognition and management of high-stakes hematologic complications in critically ill patients. Moving beyond the basics, we will focus on complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges at the intersection of hematology and critical care. We will discuss practical strategies for recognizing, diagnosing and managing hematologic disorders and emergencies in the ICU. Presenter is dual board certified in Critical Care Medicine and Hematology.
DECEMBER 08 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
Is eCPR a viable strategy for OOHCA
DECEMBER 15 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
This webcast will review the NEXIS randomized trial evaluating combined in-bed cycling and intravenous amino acid supplementation in critically ill adults. The presentation will cover rationale for multimodal ICU rehabilitation, key aspects of trial design, clinical outcomes, and future directions by the co-author. The slides include findings from the clinical trial and how rehab can be implemented in context of optimizing muscle preservation, functional recovery, and patient-centered outcomes in critical illness.
DECEMBER 22 , 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time |
Zoom
Gun violence remains one of the most pressing public health crises in the United States, with profound consequences for patients, families, communities, and the healthcare professionals who care for them. Critical care teams witness firsthand the devastating clinical, emotional, and societal impact of firearm-related injuries, often serving at the front lines of this ongoing epidemic. Join Dr. Selwyn O. Rogers Jr., renowned trauma surgeon, researcher, and author of Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic, for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the root causes of gun violence, the role of healthcare systems in prevention and recovery, and opportunities to move from reactive treatment to proactive solutions. Through the lens of trauma care, public health, policy, and community engagement, this discussion will examine how healthcare professionals can contribute to meaningful change while supporting individuals and communities affected by violence. This webcast will provide critical care clinicians with practical insights into the broader determinants of firearm injury, strategies for violence prevention, and a vision for transforming trauma into healing at both the patient and population levels.
Hosted by the New Jersey Chapter.
MARCH 12 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Strengthen your skills in airway management and mechanical ventilation to treat critically ill adult patients.
MARCH 12 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Enhance your ultrasound diagnostic and scanning skills to treat critically ill adult patients.
MARCH 12 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Enhance your pediatric and neonatal ultrasound skills.
MARCH 12 - 13 , 2027
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Held in partnership with the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. Explore venoarterial and venovenous ECMO concepts using patient case scenarios during this two-day course.
MARCH 13 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Strengthen your skills in airway management and mechanical ventilation to treat critically ill adult patients.
MARCH 13 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Enhance your ultrasound diagnostic and scanning skills to treat critically ill adult patients.
MARCH 13 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Enhance your pediatric and neonatal ultrasound skills.
MARCH 13 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Advance your echocardiography skills.
MARCH 13 , 2027
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Hands-on course! Advance your echocardiography skills.
MARCH 13 , 2027
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Advance your approach to managing complex critical illness through an interactive, case-based exploration of advanced pharmacologic, mechanical, and extracorporeal support strategies.
MARCH 13 , 2027
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Explore the practical applications, opportunities, and limitations of generative AI in critical care through a dynamic half-day, interactive course.
MARCH 13 , 2027
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
San Diego Convention Center
Connect with clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore the future of critical care innovation.
MARCH 13 , 2027
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Held in partnership with VitalTalk. Enhance your communication skills for caring for seriously ill patients through a full-day, simulation-based course.
MARCH 15 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hands-on workshop! Enhance your procedural skills and confidence through this fast-paced, interactive workshop.
MARCH 16 , 2027
6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hands-on workshop! Enhance your procedural skills and confidence through this fast-paced, interactive workshop.
