Deep Dive: AI in Critical Care Medicine 2026 (Chicago)

Gain a clear, practical understanding of how AI works in healthcare, where it can go wrong, and how to safely integrate it into clinical workflows.

In-Person Deep Dive

Saturday, March 21, 2026
McCormick Place® West Building
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time

AI is no longer confined to research labs; it’s becoming a part of everyday clinical practice. In intensive care units, AI is now embedded into monitors, electronic health records, and decision-support tools, offering both exciting opportunities and serious challenges.

This dynamic, interactive course is designed specifically for intensive care clinicians—no technical background required. Participants will gain a clear, practical understanding of how AI works in healthcare, where it can go wrong, and how to safely integrate it into clinical workflows.

Through real-world cases and interactive exercises, you’ll explore:

Why an algorithm that performs well in one hospital may fail in another
How human-AI collaboration can introduce new types of errors
What to monitor after an algorithm is deployed, including model drift and unintended consequences
Lessons from real-life AI failures—and how to avoid repeating them

By the end of the course, you’ll not only speak the language of AI, but also walk away with actionable strategies to evaluate and implement AI tools in your unit with confidence and care.

The course includes:

Half-day of in-person education
Up to 3.75 accredited continuing education credits and maintenance of certification points

Learning objectives:

Explain in simple terms what AI is and how it is used in critical care, including common myths and limitations
Recognize when an algorithm may not work the same way across hospitals or patient groups, and describe how to monitor for these problems
Identify when AI advice can mislead clinicians, and practice using forcing prompts or better explanations to reduce errors
Explain how algorithms can latch onto misleading shortcuts in data, and why careful choice of labels and features matters
Outline a basic monitoring plan for any algorithm in the intensive care unit, including what to track, how often, and when to call for a review

This course is offered as a Critical Care Congress precourse. Attend in conjunction with Congress and save. A la carte registration is also available.

Learn With Leaders. Practice With Confidence.

SCCM serves as a leader in critical care education and best practices and has been prominent in the field for more than 50 years. When you learn through SCCM, trust that you can expect an exceptional, comprehensive, and science-driven experience led by world-renowned experts.

SCCM is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Registration

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Registrant	Rate By March 21, 2026

Congress Attendee	$310
SCCM Member a la carte	$410
Nonmember a la carte	$510

Payment Information

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Global Pricing

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations for the 2026 Critical Care Congress and associated events must be submitted in writing and are subject to a $100 nonrefundable processing fee. Cancellation requests for the event must be postmarked or submitted via email to support@sccm.org or fax at +1 847 439-7226 before February 18, 2026. Cancellation requests postmarked or submitted after this date will not be refunded. Please allow four weeks to process refunds.

Agenda

Saturday, March 21
1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.	Welcome and Framing: Why Bias and Teaming Are the Crux this Year
1:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.	Introduction to AI in the ICU: Promise, Bias, and Pitfalls
1:40 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.	When Fairness Doesn't Travel: Distribution Shift, Per-Group Performance, and Real-World Monitoring
2:25 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.	Human-AI Teaming: Automation Bias, Forcing Functions, and Explanation Pitfalls
3:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.	Break
3:25 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.	When the Model Changes Care: Feedback Loops, Performativity, and Minimum Viable Monitoring
4:10 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.	AI Incident Rounds: What Went Wrong, What to Change on Monday?
4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

Subject Matter Experts

Omar Badawi, PharmD, MPH, FCCM
Chief, Data Science Division
U.S. Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center
Frederick, Maryland, USA

Anirban Bhattacharyya, MD, MS, MPH
Critical Care Intensivist, Cardiac and Medical ICUs
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Judy Gichoya, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Emory University School of Medicine
Co-Director, Healthcare AI
Innovation and Translational Informatics Lab
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Sharad Patel, MD
Critical Care Intensivist, Assistant Program Director, Internal Medicine
Cooper University Health Care
Camden, New Jersey, USA

Chao-Ping Wu, MD, MS
Pulmonologist, Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Critical Care Congress

2026 Critical Care Congress
March 22-24, 2026
McCormick Place® West Building
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Why Attend Congress?

Stay Current With Medical Advances
Congress showcases the latest research, clinical guidelines, and technological innovations, keeping you up to date with rapidly evolving medical knowledge and practices.
Earn Continuing Education Credits
Congress offers sessions that count toward ACE, MOC, and other professional development requirements.
Network With Peers and Experts
Congress brings together more than 5000 multiprofessional and multidisciplinary attendees from around the world, offering opportunities to build relationships, find mentors, and collaborate on research or clinical initiatives.
Gain Practical Skills
Sessions and exhibits provide opportunities to explore new techniques, learn about emerging technologies, and apply evidence-based strategies through expert-led instruction and real-world case discussions.
Inspire Innovation and Career Growth
Exposure to new ideas, diverse perspectives, and success stories can spark creativity, renew your passion for medicine, and open doors to new career opportunities.

Be inspired. Be informed. Be there.

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Hotel and Travel

SCCM has secured hotel and travel discounts for registrants of Congress and its precourses, including Deep Dive: AI in Critical Care Medicine 2026.

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Critical Care Congress precourses focus on specialized topics and attract engaged, multidisciplinary critical care professionals seeking advanced learning. Support one or more precourses to gain visibility and engagement with a highly targeted audience.

For more information, contact Brian Fitzgerald. Schedule a time to connect or reach him at +1 847 827-7188 or bfitzgerald@sccm.org.