The College of Critical Care Medicine, an initiative of the Critical Care Education Foundation, is committed to providing world-class critical care training that remains relevant to all countries, including middle- and low-income countries, without compromising on the quality of care. Our approach places significant emphasis on keen “observation” at the bedside and the art of “deduction”, from simple and readily available data, to swiftly narrow down differential diagnoses (affectionately known as our ‘Sherlock Holmes Approach!’). 

Leadership:
Prof. Dr. Praveen Kumar Jain, Chairperson, Critical Care Education Foundation
Prof. Dr. Meeta Mehta, Dean, College of Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Ankur Gupta, Chair of Academic Council & Executive Council, College of Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Aditi Jain, Co-chair of Academic Council & Co-Chair Executive Council (overseas wing), College of Critical Care Medicine

Prof. Dr. P. K. Jain, a pioneer in Critical Care Education in India, founded the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) in 1993 and served as its Founder President and its Trustee. He also launched the Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine (IJCCM) in 1995 as its inaugural Editor-in-Chief. In 2002, Dr. Jain established the Critical Care Education Foundation (CCEF), which oversees the functioning of our college.

Activities:
1. Scientific Council:
(a). Headed by Prof. Dr P. K. Jain and Dr Anurag Mahajan
(b). Publishes the “Global Journal of Critical Care Medicine (GJCCM),” an online journal with a prominent national and international editorial team. Prof. Dr. P. K. Jain (Editor-in-Chief) is assisted by Dr. Bhavya Naithani (Executive Editor) with Dr. Neema Onkaramurthy and Dr. Neeraj Kumar as Associate editors. This is an OPEN ACCESS journal with free author submission and a double blinded article review system.
(c). Organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences on topics relevant globally.
(d). Conducts research under the guidance of Dr. Muhiba Shabir from the UAE, who heads the Research Committee of the Scientific Council. This committee also organizes guidelines and consensus meetings.

2. Academic Council:
(a). Headed by Dr. Ankur Gupta and Prof. Dr. Meeta Mehta, this council organizes the popular Fellowship Examinations of the College. These include the Fellowship Examination (FCCCM) and the Advanced Fellowship in Intensive Care Examination (AFIC). The Academic Council members curate the question bank and manage the examinations.
(b). In response to international and national demand from Critical Care physicians already in practice and who cannot travel to India for the exit examination but seek formal training, the College is developing the “International Foundation course in Intensive Care Medicine (IFICM)”. This primary-level training and certification program will be 100% online, providing orientation to physicians globally. The IFICM course is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2025. Candidates, from across the globe, will then be eligible to give our Foundation examination.

3. Executive Council:
(a). Headed by Dr. Ankur Gupta, with an overseas division led by Dr. Aditi Jain, the Executive council aims to disseminate critical care knowledge globally through social media platforms (YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.) by creating and uploading short, easy to understand and practical videos relevant to current topics in critical care.
(b). The executive council also organises regional workshops based on their local demands.

4. Advisory Council:
(a). Comprised of leaders the field of Critical Care Medicine from around the world.

5. New Courses Committee:
(a). This is an independent wing of the Academic Council which develops relevant courses to enhance critical care training opportunities further. Some of the courses in development include Critical Care Pharmacology, Critical Care Research, and Critical Care Nursing. We welcome ideas and suggestions from individuals and organizations willing to collaborate with CCEF/College of Critical Care Medicine to develop such courses, as well as new ones. Send your suggestions and ideas to office @ccef.in or chairman @ccef.in.