Virtual Programs
Launching Effective Debriefing: Principles, Practice, and Psychological Safety
Date: April 14th, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
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
Residents of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries may request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Registration closes on April 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Multidisciplinary Approach to PDA Closure in the Preterm
Date: April 18th, 2026
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 AM Brazil Time 10:00 - 11:00 AM EST
Location: Virtual
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
Residents of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries may request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Registration closes on April 17th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Networking for Early Career Intensivists
Date: April 21st, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual
Price: Members - Free | Non Member - $10
Developing a strong professional network is an essential component of career growth in critical care medicine. For early career intensivists, networking can open doors to mentorship, collaborative research, leadership opportunities, and career advancement across clinical, academic, and organizational settings. Yet many clinicians find networking to be unclear, uncomfortable, or difficult to approach strategically. This webinar will demystify the process of professional networking and provide practical guidance on how to build meaningful connections within the critical care community.
Learning Objectives:
- Demystify Effective Professional Networking
- Equip Participants with Practical Strategies
- Highlight Career Pathways and Opportunities Created Through Networking
Speakers:
- Jennifer Lee, MD
- Zaf Intikhab, MD
Moderator:
- Uche Anene-nzelu, MD
Hosted by the Early Career Faculty and Fellows SIG
Residents of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries may request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Registration closes on April 20th, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Virtual Nurse Curriculum Course
Location: Virtual
Price: $705 Members | $755 Non-Members
This virtual course took place in 2023. Each of the thirteen sessions consists of a didactic portion followed by a panel discussion and provided detailed knowledge, stimulated critical thinking, and highlighted management skills that are necessary to provide care for the most fragile cardiovascular patients and their families.
The content from those thirteen sessions is available for purchase as a whole or per session. Those who purchase the entire course will receive a copy of the PCICS Nurse Curriculum book.
Virtual Program Important Information
A portion of your registration will support the PCIC Foundation's mission to help educate providers in low and middle income countries in pediatric cardiac intensive care.
Residents of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries and PCICS members in Latin America: You may request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days.
Session Prices: $70 Members | $80 Non-Members
Sessions Include:
Ala carte registration is available for each recorded, on-demand session. Simply click the topic(s) above to register