PreCon Workshop | SCAI

PreCon Workshop

Building a Cardiogenic Shock Program - Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12–5 pm CT

 

A highly interactive, team-based experience designed to help hospital teams launch, refine, or scale their cardiogenic shock program.

Participants will gain actionable strategies to improve care delivery and patient outcomes. 

Don't miss the opportunity to participate. 

Applications close July 14, 2026

 

What to Expect

Through pre-learning, interactive sessions, and peer collaboration, participants gain practical strategies to overcome barriers, align teams, and implement effective protocols—supported by follow-up to drive lasting improvements in patient care.

 

Prepare for Success: Pre-Conference Webinar Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7 pm ET
  • Introductions
  • Share goals, challenges, and barriers
  • Access curated resources, tools, and clinical content 
  • Align learning priorities for the in-person session

 

Engage: In-Person Workshop Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12–5 pm CT

Explore: 

  • How to design and launch a cardiogenic program
  • The operational 'nuts and bolts of building a shock team
  • Multidisciplinary roles, workflows and communication
  • Strategies to overcome common barriers and challenges
  • Financial and organizational considerations

Leave with practical, actionable takeaways, not just didactic content

Continue Learning: Post-Conference Follow-Up Thursday, December 17, 2026 & June 17, 2027, 6 pm ET
  • Share updates on progress
  • Revisit challenges and refine strategies
  • Continue collaboration with faculty and other teams. 
  • Support ongoing program development 
  • Continue collaboration

 

Gain practical, implementation-ready strategies, Learn directly from experienced programs, Build connections across a national network, and Drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes

 

Program Details

Who Should Apply

Multidisciplinary hospital teams seeking to build or strengthen their cardiogenic shock programs. 

Eligibility

  • Open to both local (St. Louis area) and non-local teams
  • Teams must include at least three members
  • Multidisciplinary participation required, including (but not limited to): cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nurses, APPs, and hospital administrators

Funding

This workshop is pending industry support. If funded, selected teams will receive:

  • Complimentary registration for up to 7 team members
  • A two-night hotel stay for up to 4 team members at the host hotel

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, July 14. 

Questions?

If you have any questions about your registration for the 2026 SCAI SHOCK meeting or the pre‑conference workshop, Building a Cardiogenic Shock Program, please contact SCAI staff at 202-552-0797 or email