State of the Art Conversations: A chat with Dr PJ Zolfaghari
Ever wondered what it really takes to pull off the UK's biggest critical care conference?
In this behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with the legend himself — Dr Parjam (PJ) Zolfaghari, past Programme Director of the ICS State of the Art 2025 meeting in Birmingham. From sleepless nights and last-minute speaker dropouts to epic programme clashes, heated controversies, and the sheer chaos of herding hundreds of intensivists into one unforgettable event, PJ spills all the gory (and hilarious) details.
We dive into the triumphs, the near-disasters, and the sheer madness of creating a meeting…
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