Constituted in 1993 Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine is the largest non-profit association of Indian Physicians, Nurses, and other allied health care professionals involved in the care of the critically ill. ISCCM is a National Organization and now has a membership of over 6000 members, comprising of more than 30 city branches all across India.

ISCCM is committed towards the promotion and advancement of intensive care as a specialty in India by facilitating education and training of physicians and nurses and setting best practice standards for the care of critically ill patients and their families and promoting research. The ultimate aim is to raise the level of critical care practice in the country and to develop future leaders in the field of critical care.