Programme Overview

The primary purpose of this programme is to provide advanced, essential emergency medicine knowledge at consultant level for non-trainee/resident doctors who could not join the National Training Programme but have completed full MRCEM through self-directed learning. It is aimed at those who now wish to progress further, achieve FRCEM, acquire consultant-level knowledge, and prepare for senior positions in the NHS and globally.

It is important to highlight that holding MRCEM or FRCEM does not necessarily mean a doctor possesses a complete 360-degree understanding of Emergency Medicine or is ready to take up a consultant post. To become a consultant, candidates must demonstrate a wide range of practical and senior leadership competencies.

This programme addresses the needs of non-trainee doctors who have pursued a self-directed route in Emergency Medicine.

One of the biggest challenges for non-trainee doctors is maintaining and authenticating their log records and e-portfolios. Through this programme, participants will be able to reproduce and present all achieved competencies. These will be recorded, signed, and authenticated by trained consultants with FRCEM qualifications and extensive experience as teachers and educationists.

A complete portfolio of more than 1,000 pages will be compiled, maintained, and delivered to each candidate upon completion of the 2-year programme.

Successful candidates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Emergency Medicine, covering the entire RCEM Emergency Medicine curriculum, equivalent to training delivered to UK trainees at ST4–ST7 levels.

Part of this programme will go beyond FRCEM and the UK national training curriculum, including 50 Advanced Emergency Medicine Procedures and Advanced EM Ultrasound Certification.

By delivering this high level of EM education and training, our aim is to produce outstanding EM physicians with a strong track record of learning, backed by a comprehensive portfolio as evidence of professional growth and development.

• MBBS with Full MRCEM OR CCP-EM from LGEM
• Doctors with Full FRCEM may also apply if they wish to gain further clinical and practical exposure in Emergency Medicine

Duration: 2 Years

Programme Outline:

240 hours of advanced emergency medicine teaching delivered by NHS UK Consultants.

Programme Delivery:

• 60% Online
• 40% On-site, face-to-face

Online Sessions: Delivered at weekends, consisting of 1-hour live lectures on Saturdays and Sundays.

Face-to-Face Sessions: Delivered as full-day workshops over 6 days:

• 3 Days: Procedures
• 2 Days: FRCEM OSCE (Face-to-Face)
• 1 Day: Advanced EM Ultrasound

Successful candidates will be awarded a:

Certificate of Completion in Advanced Emergency Medicine

• Covering the entire RCEM curriculum delivered to UK trainees at ST4–ST7 levels
• Inclusive of 50 Advanced EM Procedures and Advanced EM Ultrasound Certification

Programme Outcomes:

• Mastery of consultant-level competencies in clinical and non-clinical domains
• Completion of a comprehensive, authenticated e-portfolio
• Preparation for FRCEM Final OSCE and SBA examinations
• Eligibility for senior and consultant-level emergency medicine roles in the NHS and globally
• Development of advanced leadership, education, and governance skills
• Recognition as an EM physician trained to international consultant standards