Functional Morbidity Following PICU Discharge

Last Chance for Pitch and Poster Proposals

‌Do you have an innovative idea or solution that can transform critical care? Submit your proposal for possible inclusion in the 2026 Critical Care Innovation Incubator by January 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Discovery: Critical Care Innovation Incubator

Why should you submit a proposal?

Gain feedback and resources to support your innovation or current venture.
Build powerful new partnerships to accelerate your idea from concept to bedside.
Increase your visibility in the critical care space.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, and more. The Critical Care Innovation Incubator will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Chicago in conjunction with the 2026 Critical Care Congress. Register Now.

Federal Loan Caps: What It Means for Critical Care

SCCM recognizes and appreciates the bipartisan, bicameral letter from more than 140 members of the U.S. Congress expressing concern about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed treatment of post-baccalaureate nursing degrees under federal student loan policy.

As a multiprofessional organization, SCCM supports this effort and urges the U.S. Department of Education to ensure all essential healthcare programs with advanced graduate training are properly classified as “professional degree” programs in the final rule to align with the needs of the healthcare system and to avoid creating new barriers for clinicians seeking advanced training.

Read More About SCCM’s Response →

‌SCCM Supports Fundamentals Training in the West Bank

As part of SCCM’s Global Health initiatives, a team of U.S.-based clinicians traveled to the West Bank in October to hold Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) courses.

Twenty-two ICU clinicians in the West Bank completed online training to become FCCS course instructors. Then the new instructors, with support from the U.S. SCCM team, spent the next four days teaching two FCCS courses. Overall, more than 70 clinicians received FCCS training.

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‌Want to contribute to SCCM Global Health initiatives?

Join the Global Outreach KEG to connect with clinicians focused on improving critical care in low- and middle-income countries through virtual meetings and discussion boards.
Add your country of origin to your MySCCM profile to help match you with relevant initiatives.
Consider serving as hosted training faculty to support SCCM education delivered worldwide.

Upcoming Webcasts. Can't attend? Register anyway to obtain access to the recordings. SCCM members can register for free.

The Power of Mentorship: Insights from Both Sides of the Relationship

Thursday, February 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Mentorship is a vital driver of professional growth, career satisfaction, and retention in critical care—yet its true value and structure are often overlooked. Explore how mentorship impacts both mentors and mentees, and discover the evolving expectations, challenges, and opportunities in creating meaningful relationships.

Start the new year off right by securing your spot at the 2026 Critical Care Congress! Don’t miss your chance to join thousands of critical care professionals at the world’s premier multiprofessional critical care event.

Critical Care Congress

March 22-24, 2026

McCormick Place® West Building

Chicago, IL, USA

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