PCICS was formed to provide an international professional forum for promoting excellence in pediatric cardiac critical care medicine. The founders of the society launched our inaugural membership campaign in 2003. By the end of 2005, we had held our first Symposium, an annual professional development conference, which has grown to 250 members in 12 nations. We seek participation by healthcare professionals dedicated to acquiring knowledge and improving practice for our critically ill patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.

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