SCCM - Society of Critical Care Medicine

Chart the course for the future of critical care medicine at the Society of Critical Care Medicine's (SCCM) 40th Critical Care Congress, a milestone to celebrate. In the sunny setting of San Diego, California, USA, nearly 6,000 critical care professionals will come together for one common goal: to provide the highest quality care for all critically ill and injured patients through the use of knowledge, technology and compassion.

The 2011 Congress marks the 40th anniversary of the Society’s annual meeting. The Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary aboard the USS Midway Museum on Saturday, January 15, 2011. To highlight this special occasion, all full registrants will receive a commemorative volume of turning points within the profession from the last 40 years. The book, The History of SCCM, is based on the research of archived material and interviews from key leaders in the field of critical care. Past SCCM presidents and founders of the modern critical care movement will be available to recount the early development of critical care and to sign your copy of the anniversary publication. All registered Congress attendees and guests are welcome to attend.

The Society’s annual Congress is the largest multiprofessional critical care event of the year, drawing nearly 6,000 nurses, pharmacists, physicians, respiratory therapists, students, and other providers from around the world. You won’t want to miss the valuable educational programming at this five-day event:

cutting-edge educational sessions
hands-on workshops
compelling plenary sessions
captivating symposia

The diverse lineup of educational sessions presented at Congress reflects the most up-to-date and evidence-based information available, and encompasses a variety of topics and tracks that can be tailored to the specific needs of each critical care team member. At Congress you will also find more than 150 exhibiting companies, featuring the latest technology, products, services, and career opportunities available to critical care practitioners.

View the Preliminary Program.

40th Critical Care Congress Co-Chairs:

Ruth Kleinpell

Ruth M. Kleinpell
RN, PhD, ACNP-BC, FCCM
Director, Center for Clinical Research and Scholarship
Rush University Medical Center
Professor, Rush University College of Nursing
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Nicholas Ward

Nicholas S. Ward
MD, FCCM
Associate Professor of Medicine
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, USA