The Society consists of, and is managed by, the following groups:

• The General Membership
• The Council
• The Executive Committee
• The Divisions: Scientific Affairs, Professional Development and Administrative Affairs

General Membership
Besides profiting from the various benefits ESICM offers, many members actively participate to help shape the Society and to move its important initiatives forward.

The base for many activities is formed by ESICM’s scientific sections
Currently 13 topical scientific sections exist, focusing on differing areas within the discipline, such as Respiratory Failure, Sepsis, Ethics, among others. In addition, there are a number of active Working Groups, which gather members across sections to work together on scientific and educational initiatives.

Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals are represented in ESICM through the N&AHP Committee, which is active at all levels of the organisation.

The Council influences and controls decisions on all levels of the Society’s affairs.  Its national and international delegates reflect the regional and geographical reach of the Society.

The Divisions of Administrative Affairs, Scientific Affairs and Professional Development consist of several committees and sub committees and organise the various activities of the ESICM, such as congresses, research activities and training programmes. The divisions are coordinated and led by the Executive Committee, which is responsible for all business issues of the Society.

The General Assembly takes place each year during the annual congress.  All ESICM members are invited to participate. It is the occasion whereby the Executive Committee reports on the business activities of the society. The General Assembly has moreover the duty to vote about acceptance, or rejection, of proposals, such as statute changes.

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ESICM’s permanent administrative office is located in Brussels, Belgium. The office is managed by a Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Executive Committee and directed by the ESICM General Secretary. The Brussels office staff are responsible for the daily work related to all the Society’s activities.