About the Society of Critical Care Medicine

In 1970, 29 physicians with a major interest in the care of the critically ill met in Los Angeles to form an organization committed to meeting the needs of extremely ill patients. Today, the fruit of their labor — the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation) — continues to grow and support all members of the critical care community.

The Chicago-based Society is the leading organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. From heart attack and stroke, to severe respiratory insufficiency, overwhelming infection, burns and gunshot wounds, the SCCM recognizes the unique needs of the critically ill patient of any age — infant to adult — and strives to secure the highest quality care for all patients facing life-threatening conditions.

The Society of Critical Care Medicine is the largest multiprofessional organization dedicated to ensuring excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. With 15,000 members in more than 100 countries, SCCM is the only organization that represents all professional components of the critical care team.

Joining the Texas Chapter – Benefits

Our chapter’s mission is to provide our members with educational programs, professional resources, and networking opportunities with other critical care professionals from across the state in order to improve the quality of critical care. Membership dues are $45 per year. Our predominant current activities include:

  • Educational Programs – Monthly to quarterly programs are currently hosted in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, and Austin.
  • Annual Symposium– The symposium consists of a 2-day program complete with CE-accredited presentations, oral snapshot presentations of accepted abstracts, vendor exhibit hall, and the ability to network with colleagues across the state of Texas. Symposium locations rotate annually across the state of Texas.
  • FCCM Mentorship Program – The Nominations Committee and current FCCM members of the Texas Chapter are happy to provide guidance as you complete your application for FCCM status.
  • Alan I. Fields Award – We offer 2 awards each year to recognize scholarly research conducted by our members. Award recipients receive a stipend to cover expenses of travel, lodging and food for SCCM/s Critical Care Congress. Look under the “Research” tab for more information.
  • Professional Development Award – The chapter provides up to four monetary stipends to members annually to cover expenses of travel, lodging, and food for SCCM Critical Care Congress. This award is provided to members to address gaps in knowledge, assist in achieving personal learning goals. Look under the “Awards” tab for more information.
  • Joseph L. Nates Grant – The chapter now provides a $4000 research grant awarded annually in which members can be receive funding for research and quality improvement studies. Look under the “Research” tab for more information.
  • Professional Development and Leadership – There are opportunities for everyone to get more involved with the Chapter on committees or in chapter leadership positions. Texas Chapter Committees include the Programs, Membership, Communications, Research, Awards, Symposium, Nominations, and Community Engagement Committee. All members are encouraged to join a committee. Visit the “Committees” tab to learn more about the different committees and make sure to browse the volunteer positions currently posted on the home page.
  • Regional Networking – to better enable you to make connections with other practitioners in your area to discuss issues of national importance affecting your region. Join us on Instagram (@SCCMTexasChapter), Facebook (Search SCCM Texas Chapter) and on Twitter (@SCCMTXChapter)! Also, check out SCCM Connect – a platform on the national SCCM website that allows you to connect with others in the Texas Chapter.

Please CLICK HERE to access additional Membership Resources including our Membership Information Flyer to share with others!

Joining National SCCM – Benefits 

Although national membership is not required to be a Texas Chapter member, it is highly encouraged. National SCCM membership will allow you to expand your community of critical care professionals even further and offers many benefits which may include:

Associate Membership

This membership type offers the following benefits.

  • Discounts on SCCM educational programs and resources
  • Subscription to Critical Connections
  • Access to online collaboration with members
  • Membership in specialty sections
  • Free abstract submission for Critical Care Congress
  • Access to more than 1,000 online educational materials

Professional Membership

An enhanced membership type that includes all benefits of Associate Membership, plus the following additional benefits:

  • Subscription to Critical Care Medicine
  • Free standard U.S. shipping for online purchases made at the SCCM Store
  • Opportunities for involvement on SCCM committees
  • Eligibility to vote and hold office
  • Eligibility to apply to the ACCM
  • Eligibility to apply for grants and received preferred awards
  • Free live SCCM webcasts

Select Membership

The most enhanced membership type which includes benefits of Associate and Professional Memberships, plus the following additional benefits:

  • Early reservation for SCCM events
  • Private lounge and invite to special events at Critical Care Congress 
  • Free ACCM fellowship for FCCMs
  • Free access to all SCCM On Demand products and select ePublications
  • Subscription to an exclusive eNewsletter