Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society (PCICS)

PCICS was formed to provide an international professional forum for promoting excellence in pediatric cardiac critical care. The founders of the society launched our inaugural membership campaign in 2003. By the end of 2005, they had held our first symposium. They have grown to more than 1100 members in 44 countries.

The Purpose of PCICS
• Support, encourage and promote excellence in medical care and research in the field of pediatric cardiac critical care medicine
• Encourage collegial relationships among pediatric specialists
• Improve the level of care of pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease, pediatric patients with acquired cardiovascular disease and pediatric patients after cardiac surgery
• Promote basic and clinical research related to pediatric patients in the peri-operative period
• Organize international scientific meetings on a permanent basis; facilitate links between complementary international and national professional colleges and societies
• Promote and disseminate related educational material through established and developing communication technologies.

Mission:
To empower a diverse global community of pediatric cardiac critical care clinicians dedicated to improving the lives of patients and their families.

Vision:
Connections Strengthened. Care Transformed. Outcomes Elevated. Lives Enriched.

Core Values:
• Reverence
• Knowledge
• Equity
• Connection