The Pediatric Cardiac Society of India unites cardiologists, surgeons and researchers in a shared mission — equitable, world-class care for every child born with heart disease.
Trusted across India's leading institutions
Four pillars shape how PCSI operates — from clinical advocacy to academic ambition on a global stage.
Our Mission is to facilitate the provision of equitable high quality healthcare to children with heart disease in India through world-class excellence in education, academic activities, research, and advocacy.
The PCSI was among the first few societies of paediatric cardiology established in 1999. The Vision of the society is to be one of the ten best academic societies for Paediatric Cardiology in the world.
Our values guide our mission to provide equitable, top-tier paediatric cardiac care in India. We believe in Excellence, Equity, Collaboration, Innovation, Education, Advocacy, and Integrity. These principles shape our dedication to children's health, fuel our drive for innovation and education, and reinforce our commitment to ethical, transparent actions in all our endeavors.
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When I moved back to India 24 years ago as a newbie Pediatric cardiologist, I was low on confidence but high on motivation to use my Yale training to help children with heart disease in our country. At the time, the PCSI family welcomed me with warmth and love and helped me grow and continue to learn as well as to network with peers. Over time, I became a more confident Pediatric Cardiologist and resolved to give back to the trainees in some fashion. Thirteen years ago, when I started the e-classes it was a rather radical idea but today, in the post covid world, it is the new norm. The Pediatric Cardiac Society of India supported my concept of tele-teaching.
I have received so much love and support from PCSI over the years that when I was asked to take on the mantle of President, I accepted. Over the next two years I hope to continue the legacy of this society in terms of training and teaching and disseminating knowledge that can help children with heart disease, while adding in some new elements that we can do together. If you have any suggestions, advice, things you would like the society to do-pl do not hesitate to reach out!
Warmest wishes
Meet the specialists steering the society's mission, education programmes and advocacy work.
From bedside care to nationwide academic collaboration — this is what equitable pediatric cardiac care looks like in motion.