PCCM
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Pulmonary and critical care medicine |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PCCM stands for Pulmonary and critical care medicine, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Combined subspecialty and the most common US pathway into intensive care, covering both lung disease and the management of critically ill patients in the ICU. The fellowship lasts three years after internal medicine residency and leads to certification in both fields.
Example: PCCM fellow placed the arterial line and adjusted the ventilator.
Usage notes
Many medical ICUs in the US are staffed by PCCM physicians, who often split their time between pulmonary clinic and ICU service weeks. Critical care can also be entered through anesthesiology, surgery, emergency medicine and neurology pathways.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.