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Multidisciplinary Approach to PDA Closure in the Preterm
Price: Members - Free | Non Member - $10
A multidisciplinary approach to patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in preterm infants involves a comprehensive strategy that integrates multiple specialties to optimize diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up of this common and potentially life-threatening condition. As the decision to intervene remains a topic of ongoing clinical debate, different management models will be presented to support individualized care based on each neonate’s hemodynamic status and overall fragility.
Learning Objectives
- NICU management of preterm infants with PDA
- Echocardiographic assessment of PDA and its hemodynamic significance
- Technical aspects, challenges, and outcomes of percutaneous PDA closure
Introduction
Bruna Cury, RN, MSc, S J Rio Preto, Brasil
Moderators
- Aaron Rodriguez Sanchez, MD, Monterrey, Mexico
- Elida Andrea Cazón, RN, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Speakers and Topics
- Barbara Cárdenas del Bosque, MD, Nuevo Leon, Mexico - NICU Management of Critically Ill Preterm Infants with PDA
- Tatiane Cristina Rosa Medici, MD, SJ Rio Preto, Brazil - Echocardiographic Evaluation of PDA and Its Hemodynamic Impact
- Juliana Neves, MD, Recife, Brazil - Technical Aspects, Challenges, and Outcomes of Percutaneous PDA Closure
Launching Effective Debriefing: Principles, Practice, and Psychological Safety
Price: Members - Free | Non Member - $10
This introductory session will explore the foundations of effective hot and cold debriefing in the CICU environment. Participants will learn core principles of structured debriefing, how to integrate debriefs reliably into clinical workflow, and the essential role of psychological safety in promoting honest reflection and team learning. Through practical guidance and real-world examples, the session will provide teams with strategies to create safe, supportive, and actionable debriefing practices that strengthen communication, performance, and patient safety.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key components and intended outcomes of hot and cold debriefing in high-acuity clinical settings.
- Explain how psychological safety influences team engagement, communication, and learning during debriefing.
- Identify practical steps to implement or enhance structured debriefing practices within their own CICU teams.
- Understand common barriers to effective debriefing and discuss strategies to foster a supportive, non-punitive environment.
Speakers:
- Mark Clay, MD. Medical Director of Inpatient Pediatric Cardiovascular Services. Medical City Children's Hospital
- Kim DiMaria, DNP. HCA HealthOne Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital
- Justine M Fortkiewicz, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, CHSE. Children’s National Hospital
Moderators:
- Candace Mannarino, MD, MS. Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Zack Coffman, MD. Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital
The MedEd Track: Navigating a Career in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
Price: Free for Members | Non-Member - $10
Hosted By the Early Career Faculty and Fellows SIG
Interactive panel designed for trainees and early-career faculty interested in blending medical education with their clinical duties. This session explores what it looks like to build a career at the intersection of pediatric cardiac critical care and MedEd—whether as a clinician-educator, program leader, or academic innovator.
Objectives:
Highlight the unique opportunities and career pathways available to pediatric cardiac intensivists who want to focus on medical education, including domain-specific roles such as fellowship program leadership, curriculum development for cardiac critical care, and partnering with other ACGME entities such as medical schools and residency programs.
Identify practical steps for leveraging mentorship, national networks, and professional societies to advance as a medical educator in pediatric cardiac intensive care, including ways to gain visibility starting in fellowship, secure committee roles, and build a recognizable educator brand within the subspecialty.
Explore strategies for the transition from trainee to faculty by integrating bedside teaching and curriculum design into a formal educator portfolio that meets institutional promotion criteria and generates measurable scholarly output.
Speakers:
Neha Purkey, MD, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Lisa Grimaldi, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Mary McBride, MD, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Moderators:
Jennifer Lehmberg, MD, Dell Children's Hospital
Spencer Church, MD, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Charting the Course: Using Performance Rounds and Flight Plans to Improve Outcomes
FREE for Members | Non Member - $10
QI Grand Rounds: The PCICS QI Committee is pleased to launch the 2026 webinar series dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients. This virtual platform will foster collaborative learning, discussion, and networking through an expert panel and moderated Q&A session. We hope to offer the opportunity for presenters and audience members to connect with one another and share protocols/processes.
Objectives:
- Explain the rationale for implementing structured flight plans and performance rounds to improve patient safety, team communication, and clinical outcomes.
- Identify key components of an effective flight plan.
- Discuss strategies for conducting performance rounds that foster accountability, continuous learning, and quality improvement in high-acuity pediatric cardiac care.
- Evaluate potential barriers and solutions to integrating these practices into daily CICU operations, including cultural, logistical, and resource considerations.
Speakers:
- Judson Moore, Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Andrew Koth & Hannah Maher, Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Ashley Moellinger, Children’s of Alabama
Cardiogenic Shock and Ventricular Assist Devices in Pediatrics – Case Presentation and Discussion
FREE for Members | Non Member - FREE
We are excited to announce our first PCICS Latin America webinar!
Topic: Cardiogenic Shock and Ventricular Assist Devices in Pediatrics – Case Presentation and Discussion
Speaker: Antonio Cabrera, MD
Head of Cardiology and Co-Director, The Heart Center
Professor of Pediatrics, Ohio State University & Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Coordinators:
Carolina V. Campos, MD (CardioPedBrasil®, Brazil)
Gisela M. Ponce, RN (Hospital de Pediatría Garrahan, Argentina)
Know Your Worth: Salary Insights & Contract Pitfalls
FREE for Members | Non Member - $10
Hosted by: Early Career Faculty and Fellows SIG
Your contract is more than numbers on a page — it defines your career, lifestyle, and financial future. Join Dr. Caroline Castleforte, a physician educator for Resolve, as she breaks down the latest physician salary data and the most common contract mistakes physicians make.
You’ll learn how to:
- Benchmark your compensation against national and specialty-specific data
- Spot red flags in contracts (call coverage, non-competes, side gigs, and more)
- Understand clauses around maternity leave, intellectual property, and buy-outs
- Use your leverage to negotiate for a contract that supports your career goals and well-being
Bring your questions for a practical, interactive session designed to help you take control of your career and get paid what you’re worth. This webinar is offered in partnership with PCICS. As a member benefit, PCICS members also receive a discount on Resolve’s services: https://go.resolve.com/pcics.
Building and Navigating Multicenter Research: A Guide for Junior Investigators
FREE for Members | Non Member - $10
Speakers: Christopher Mastropietro, Katja Gist, Dalia Bashir
Moderated by: Jeffrey Yang, Ariya Chau, Raji Venkitachalam, and Victoria Surma from the PCICS Early Career and Fellows Sig
Learning Objectives:
- Outline the key steps in launching and conducting a multicenter research study
- Sharing your personal journey and key steps that you took
- Identify effective strategies for building collaborations
- Across institutions and leveraging research networks
- Discuss common challenges in multicenter studies
- Expected and unexpected challenges as well as practical solutions you took
- Describe opportunities for trainee and early faculty involvement in established collaboratives
- Understand how junior investigators can meaningfully contribute to and lead multicenter research initiatives over the course of their careers
Dual Boarding: Applying To Your Second Fellowship
FREE for Members | Non Member - $10
Speakers: Brian Han, Elizabeth Thompson, Maria Batsis, David Werho, Catherine Krawczeski, Andy Koth, Megan Soohoo
With multiple pathways and different options, the pathway through dual fellowship training can be confusing. This 1-hour interactive virtual Q&A is an opportunity for all interested trainees to learn more about the different options that exist, better understand what to look for in programs, and hear insights from cardiology and PICU program directors and faculty who are dual-trained.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss rationale and options for applying to second fellowships
- Understand how to identify programs and approach program directors
- Identify challenges in the application process
Pediatric Cardiogenic Shock – The Future is Now
FREE for Members | Non Member - $10
Pediatric cardiogenic shock is a high-morbidity and mortality problem ubiquitous in the pediatric cardiac ICUs, especially as the burden of acute decompensated heart failure admissions continues to increase. The PCICS Cardiogenic Shock Think-tank launched in 2024 at the annual meeting, to collaborate on improving recognition and outcomes for these patients and learning from the experts in pediatric and adult medicine. This set of webinars is designed to orient providers caring for children with acute decompensated heart failure and/or cardiogenic shock to the landscape of the problem, the lessons and concepts applicable from the adult cardiogenic shock world, practical clinical considerations, as well as directions for future research.
Webinar 1: Pediatric Cardiogenic Shock - Where We Stand and Where We are Going - June 18, Wednesday
Moderators: Dr. Meghna Patel, Dr. Kristen Nelson-McMillan
- Pediatric Cardiogenic Shock - What's the Fuss About? To review the current landscape of pediatric cardiogenic shock (CS) including epidemiology, outcomes, and recent initiatives for advancement of pediatric CS - Dr. Kriti Puri
- The Learning Journey in Cardiogenic Shock in Adults - To describe the evolution of CS advances and research in adult CS, including pearls and pitfalls for the pediatric field to learn from - Dr. Manreet Kanwar
- Back to the Drawing Board - To present the urgent gaps in knowledge about pediatric CS and brainstorm approaches for tackling them in the future - Dr. Shri Deshpande
Webinar 2: Pediatric Cardiogenic Shock - Where Do We Start? - July 16, Wednesday
Moderators: Dr. Nancy Ghanayem, Jill Zender
- Getting it Right at the Start - To delineate the initial approach to diagnosis and management of pediatric cardiogenic shock, including triage and referral pearls - Dr. Antonio Cabrera
- Keeping Our Fingers on the Pulse - To review the existing and evolving methods of assessing and trending severity of pediatric cardiogenic shock - Dr. Sebastian Tume
- What Time is it? MCS time! - To illustrate a practical approach to considerations for mechanical circulatory support in pediatric cardiogenic shock - Dr. Tanya Perry
Sedation in the CICU - Part 2: Iatrogenic Withdrawal and Early Mobilization
Free for Members | Non Member - $10
| Speakers: | Rambod Amirnovin, MD |
| Sean Barnes, MD | |
| Expert Panel: | Bronwyn Crandall, PharmD |
| Hallie Lenker, DPT | |
| Moderators: |
Kim DiMaria, NP |
| Melody Turner, MSN, MBA |
The PCICS QI Committee brings you the second installation of a new webinar series dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients. This virtual platform will foster collaborative learning, discussion, and networking through an expert panel and moderated Q&A session. We hope to offer the opportunity for presenters and audience members to connect with one another and share protocols/processes.
Learning Objectives:
- Leverage QI methodology to implement measures to prevent iatrogenic withdrawal (IAWS) and enact early mobilization (EM) practices
- Examine key quality improvement techniques to implement IAWS and EM algorithms
- Discuss experiences in weaning algorithms and early mobilization practices at variably sized and resourced institutions
- Uncover and discuss how to minimize barriers to successful implementation of such practices
- Assess key quality indicators of successful implementation of IAWS and EM practices
Eggs & Baskets? Planning a Career in CICU
FREE for Members
Presented by: Fellow/Early Career Physician Special Interest Group
Speaker: Dr. David Werho, PCICS Treasurer
Building a successful and fulfilling career in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) requires more than clinical expertise—it demands strategic planning, thoughtful mentorship, and a clear sense of direction. This session explores the nuances of career development within pediatric cardiac intensive care; harnessing academic opportunities and implementing practical tools for achieving work-life integration. Through interactive discussion, participants will also discover how to cultivate a supportive network of mentors, sponsors, and peers to help them thrive personally and professionally.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss strategies for niche mapping and career planning
- Describe approaches to maximize academic advancement opportunities
- Facilitate processes for balance and efficient time and career management
- Engage sponsors, mentors, coaches, and cheerleaders to maximize career growth
Sedation in the CICU: Using QI to Transform Practice
FREE for Members
The PCICS QI Committee brings you a new webinar series dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of care for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients. This virtual platform will foster collaborative learning, discussion, and networking through an expert panel and moderated Q&A session. We hope to offer the opportunity for presenters and audience members to connect with one another and share protocols/processes.
Learning Objectives:
- Leverage QI methodology to masterfully implement sedation optimization interventions to improve patient outcomes
- Examine key quality improvement techniques for implementing sedation algorithms and interventions
- Discuss experiences in sedation optimization at variably sized and resourced institutions
- Uncover and discuss how to minimize barriers to successful implementation of sedation optimization projects
- Assess key quality indicators of successful implementation of sedation optimization practices
Choosing Your Career from Desire
FREE for Members
Zahidee (Saidie) Rodriguez, MD, graduated from the University of Georgia and went on to complete her medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine. There, she developed an interest in global health and joined the Global Health Track during her pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Rodriguez completed a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at Stanford Children’s Hospital and a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and now cares for children with congenital heart disease in the intensive care unit. She is passionate about the cognitive-emotional aspects that influence professional well-being and burnout. Her primary scholarly focus surrounds coaching healthcare professionals and researching the impact of coaching on their well-being
The Path to Promotion and Job Satisfaction
FREE for Members
Presented by: Dr. Robin Klein
- Understand the path of promotion
- Discuss five steps to take today to allow for a smooth promotion
- Review six practical steps to stay happy and healthy in your career
- Consider warning signs that your current position is not for you
Robin Klein, MD is an attending in cardiac critical care in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology at Children’s Hospital of Colorado as well as an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado. Following a residency in pediatrics, Dr. Klein completed a Pediatric Critical Care fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she subsequently joined the faculty before transitioning of Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Her passion is in leadership education and improving communication in the hospital setting. Dr. Klein also conducts health services research studying distribution ICU organization, staffing, training paradigms and technology availability across the United States and how that can affect outcomes. She also works on local implementation science to change ICU practices and improve care. Current projects include evaluating the current cardiac critical care workforce with a focus on wellness of the field, improving discharges and transfers in the heart institute and creating a care pathway for patients with cardiogenic shock.
Post-Arrest Management
FREE for Members
Presented by: Dr. Javier Lasa
The Single Ventricle Patient - Why it Takes a Team of Experts
FREE for Members
At the end of the 1 hour webinar, participant will be able to:
1. Describe Single Ventricle Physiology
2. Understand why those with Single Ventricle Physiology have fragile circulations
3. Understand why feeding those with complex physiology require expertise from all members of the healthcare team
Cardiac Arrest Prevention
FREE for Members
Presented by: Dr. David Cooper
Dual Boarding: Applying To Your Second Fellowship
FREE for Members
Panel discussion with physicians who have pursued dual boarding and program directors from cardiology and critical care.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss rationale and options for applying to second fellowships
- Understand how to identify programs and approach program directors
- Identify challenges in the application process
How to Safely and Effectively Provide Enteral Nutrition in Critically Ill Children With Congenital Heart Disease
FREE for Members
This session will delve into the critical aspects of managing enteral nutrition for this vulnerable population, focusing on practical strategies and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the Prevalence of Malnutrition and Mechanism of Growth Failure: Understand the common challenges and underlying mechanisms contributing to malnutrition and growth failure in critically ill children with congenital heart disease.
- Discussion on Determining Energy and Protein Goals: Learn how to accurately assess and establish appropriate energy and protein goals to meet the nutritional needs of these children effectively.
- Review of Initiation and Advancement of Enteral Nutrition: Explore best practices for initiating and advancing enteral nutrition throughout the continuum of critical illness, ensuring optimal support during different stages of recovery.
- Examine the Benefits of Human Milk: Discover the unique advantages of human milk and its role in promoting better health outcomes for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Important Considerations When Choosing Enteral Formulas: Discuss the key factors to consider when selecting enteral formulas, tailored to the specific needs of children with congenital heart disease.
Intended Audience:
This webinar is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, including pediatricians, dietitians, nurses, and other specialists. Enhance your knowledge and skills in providing enteral nutrition to this sensitive group, ensuring they receive the best possible care.
Professional Mentorship and Sponsorship in the CICU
FREE for Members
Please join our panel of acclaimed mentors in our field - Dr. David Cooper from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Catherine Krawczeski from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Dr. Monique Gardner from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who will be interviewed by Dr. Meghna Patel from Stanford Children’s.
This webinar will be presented live and allow opportunity for Q&A with the panel, but if you are unable to join, the recorded content will be available for PCICS members after the event.
Dual Board HomeBase Panel
FREE for Members
Speakers: Brian Han, Elizabeth Thompson, Maria Batsis, David Werho MD, Darren Klugman MD, Amee Bigelow MD, Sarah Tabbutt, Catherine Krawczeski MD, Saidie Rodriguez MD
"Negotiating contracts and transitioning to early faculty" It will be a one-hour interactive virtual Q&A for all interested trainees to learn about the job search and gain a better understanding of transitioning to early faculty. Participants will also be able to ask questions to dual-boarded trainees going through the process, those who have recently completed the process, and those who have successfully transitioned to faculty.
Who should attend? All prospective/current fellows who are interested in pursuing dual fellowship training in cardiac critical care.
APP and MD Early Career Workshop
- Stacey Lee, JD Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Health care negotiations expert. Master negotiation techniques, language and skills.
- Kyle Claussen – CEO, Resolve. Access real contract data and expert guidance to negotiate fair terms.
- Chris Fundora, CFP®️, CRPS®️ – Wealth Management expert. Learn effective debt and wealth management strategies.
- Panel of Medical Directors and APP Leadership. Acquire insider tips to excel in both in-person and remote interviews:
- Roxanne Kirsch, MD, MBE, FRCPC. Interim Division Head, Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, Sick Kids, Toronto, ON, CA
- Stephen Roth, MD. Former Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiology and Associate CMO, Critical Care Services Stanford Children’s Health, Palo Alto, CA
- Erin Dugan, MSN, CPNP-AC. Director of APP, Levine Children’s Hosp, Charlotte, NC
Those who registered for the live event can view the on demand content by clicking the button below:
Dual Board HomeBase - Dual Board Training Q&A
FREE for Members
Speakers: Catherine Krawczeski MD, Kevin Kuo MD, Jennifer Blumenthal MD, Lauren Zager MD, Grace Kung MD, & David Werho MD
With multiple pathways and different options, the pathway through dual fellowship training can be confusing. This 1-hour interactive virtual Q&A is an opportunity for all interested trainees to learn more about the different options that exist, better understand what to look for in programs, and hear insights from cardiology and PICU program directors.
POCUS in the Cardiac ICU
FREE for Members
Guests: Erik Su, MD and Benjamin Kozyak, MD
Hosts: Maryam Naim, MD and Jason Buckley, MD
Exclusive Human Milk Diet in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease
FREE for Members
Guests: Lindsey Justice, NP and Megan Horsley RD
Hosts: Maryam Naim, MD and Jill Zender, NP
Salary Data & Contract Review Tips
FREE for Members
Can't attend the live session? The program will be available on demand for those who are not able to attend.
How do you know what you are worth? What's in a normal contract? How do I know if I have leverage? Kyle Claussen, CEO of Resolve, will join us to discuss the most problematic issues in physician contracts, including:
| • Compensation | • Call Coverage | • Maternity Leave | • Non-competes |
| • Side Gigs | • Intellectual Property | • Private Equity Buy-outs | • & More |
Challenging CICU Dogma
FREE for Members
This is the first installment in the Best of the Pandemic Series. This popular session from the 2020 PCICS Annual Meeting features Sarah Teele and Geoff Bird moderating. Individual sessions include:
- Why It Is Critically Important to Challenge Dogma Presenter: Geoff Bird
- Better Resources Equal Better Outcomes Presenter: Alexis Palacios-Macedo
- The Role of the Cardiac Intensivist Is Best Handled Presenter: Sinai Zyblewski
- Every Bounce Back to the CICU is Bad Presenter: Nicolas Madsen
- We Learn from Our Mistakes We Understand the Problems Presenter: Peter Laussen
- Panel: Challenging CICU Dogma - all presenters on a panel answering questions.
Transfusion Anemia eXpert Initiative – Control/Avoidance of Bleeding (TAXI-CAB) Recommendations
FREE for Members
Speakers: Marianne Nellis, MD and Jill Cholette, MD
Moderator: Jill Zender, APRN, CPNP-AC
This previously recorded webinar discusses a comprehensive series of consensus statements created by a group of 29 experts in pediatric hemostasis/transfusion medicine and recommendations for plasma and platelet transfusion strategies for children following cardiopulmonary bypass or supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.