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ESICM members, intensive care professionals from around the world
ESICM membership

A truly global intensive care community

More than 10,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, scientists and allied healthcare professionals from over 100 countries. One Society, supporting you at every stage of your career.

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  • 10,000+Members worldwide
  • 100+Countries represented
  • 92Self-paced ACE courses
  • 22ICM Impact Factor
  • 2.9ICMx Impact Factor
Why become a member?

Essential resources for learning and career advancement.

A valuable asset for anyone working in intensive care. Membership benefits fall into four areas.

Resources for clinical practice

Journals, clinical tools and conference content to support evidence-based practice.

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Personal development

Join a Section, find a mentor and take an active role in the Society.

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Member discounts

Preferential rates on conferences, courses, diplomas and publications.

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Scientific knowledge for your daily practice.

Expert-reviewed science and bedside tools, yours as a member.

01 · Clinical practice

Resources for clinical practice.

  • Intensive Care Medicine (ICM)Annual online subscription to the official ESICM journal.*
  • Intensive Care Medicine Experimental (ICMx)Annual subscription to the open-access research journal.
  • AppICA dedicated app for intensive care nurses.
  • Airspace WebAppAn antimicrobial compendium for the ICU.
  • ESICM Media LibraryScientific content from past ESICM conferences.

* Online subscription included. Printed edition available for an additional fee.

02 · Professional development

Professional development.

  • ESICM AcademyFree access, including 92 self-paced ACE courses.
  • Educational activitiesReduced rates on courses, webinars and other activities.
  • Research grantsEligibility to apply for ESICM grants and awards.
  • International trialsCollaborate on clinical trials coordinated by the Society.
  • FellowshipsOpportunities for intensive care professionals.
Intensive care professional in a training and education setting

Learn, research, collaborate.

From self-paced courses to grants and trials.

03 · Personal development

Personal development.

ESICM is shaped by its members. Contribute, connect and take on leadership roles.

ESICM members connecting and collaborating at a Society event
Get involved

Contribute to ESICM activities

Help organise ESICM activities, including live conferences and events.

Sections

Join a Section

Join one or more Sections according to your professional and scientific interests.

Mentoring

Mentoring programme

Take part as a mentee or a mentor and learn from colleagues across the community.

Governance

Vote and stand for office

Vote and stand for ESICM officer positions, according to your membership category.

Network

Connect with colleagues worldwide

Build professional relationships with intensive care colleagues across the world.

Contribute

Advance intensive care medicine

Bring your expertise to the Society's scientific, educational and clinical work.

04 · Member discounts

Member discounts.

Reduced fees for members across ESICM activities and publications.

ReducedESICM conferencesRegistration fees
ReducedESICM coursesCourse fees
ReducedEDIC & EDECEuropean Diploma fees
15%ICMxArticle processing charges
25%Lessons from the ICUBook series
At every stage of your career

Membership that follows your career.

Trainees and early career

Build your knowledge

Learn with the ESICM Academy, prepare for the European Diplomas and find a mentor.

Established professionals

Develop your practice and research

Keep up to date, apply for grants and collaborate on international trials.

Senior clinicians and leaders

Share your expertise

Mentor colleagues, lead within Sections and take part in the governance of the Society.

Join a global community dedicated to intensive care medicine.

Working together to advance knowledge and improve the care of critically ill patients.

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