Vision and Mission of ESBICM — Educational Society of Bedside Intensive Care Medicine

Vision:
To strengthen bedside intensive care even in the smallest, most remote, and resource-limited ICU of the world.

Mission:
To uplift the skill of every healthcare professional caring for the critically ill by providing freely accessible and affordable bedside intensive care education and training through reviving the art of clinical examination, simplifying basic and advanced critical care concepts, demystifying the newest technologies, encouraging and translating clinical research into practice, cultivating leadership, and fostering empathy and compassion.

Message from the Founding President

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Welcome to the Educational Society of Bedside Intensive Care Medicine (ESBICM®)—a movement built on the belief that bedside medicine is the foundation of compassionate and effective intensive care. When practiced with clarity and commitment, it transforms outcomes for patients and empowers ICU teams.

Since our founding in 2018, ESBICM has grown from grassroots efforts—WhatsApp groups and café workshops—to a global community across more than 60 countries. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to make bedside-focused ICU education freely accessible and affordable to every healthcare professional, regardless of geography or resources.

We are proud to remain a purpose-driven organization. Every lecture, video, and workshop is offered without charge, sustained by personal contributions and the collective spirit of volunteers who believe in democratizing medical knowledge. Through platforms like The ICU Channel, WhatApp, Discussion forum, Newsletter, ESBICM blog, Instagram, Workshops, Live online sessions, etc., we continue to deliver practical, evidence-based content designed for real-world application.

As we expand into certificate programs and new initiatives, our vision remains clear: to strengthen bedside intensive care—even in the smallest and most remote ICUs of the world. We are committed to reviving this vital clinical art and ensuring that its education remains freely accessible and affordable.

Warm regards,
Dr. Ankur Gupta
Intensivist, Learning Teacher, and Founder President, ESBICM®

If you are feeling burnt out, isolated, frustrated, empty, or struggling to regain your enthusiasm while working in intensive care, please remember — you are not alone, and support is always within reach.
Consider listening to this insightful 90‑minute session by Dr. Ankur Gupta, delivered at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). It offers guidance, reflection, and a renewed perspective for those in demanding roles. (The complete session is provided in the video below.)

Tip: To gain the full benefit, listen in one uninterrupted 90‑minute stretch — it might just help reignite your passion and clarity.