FICM Intensivists in Training Conference

We will be holding the 2nd FICM Intensivist in Training Conference on 10 November in Birmingham. 

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Key details

Date: 10 November 2025 I 9am - 17.30pm

Location: In person, QEUH, Birmingham

Availability: Available soon

CPD credits: 5 tbc

Join us at the QEUH, Birmingham for the FICM Intensivist in Training Conference 2025.

National thought leaders will take the platform, offering insights into the future trajectory of intensive care medicine and presenting cutting-edge research updates. Beyond the insightful sessions, the day is designed to foster invaluable networking opportunities, facilitating interactions among doctors from across the four nations and connecting them with senior leaders in the field.

Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of practical workshops and networking sessions, providing hands-on learning experiences and platforms for collaborative exchange. Moreover, the conference offers a platform for national abstract submissions and acknowledges outstanding contributions with prestigious awards. Social activities surrounding the conference aim to further cultivate bonds and solidarity among doctors from all regions.

To ensure accessibility, the event is fully supported by trainers, with all regional advisors and faculty tutors asked to support attendance and ensure study budget reimbursement.

In Person: The workshops will be running concurrently with the programme so please check the programme and workshop tabs when booking. Spaces for the workshops are limited. 


We hope to see you there!

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08:30–08:50 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
08:50-09:00 Welcome and introduction   Dr Rosie Worrall, Dr Taqua Dahab. FICM Intensivists in Training Representatives
09:00 - 10:15 Trauma and Disaster Medicine    
    Conflict zone Dr Emma Wong
    Pre-hospital trauma care Dr Laura Kocierz
    Trauma in the ICU Dr Andy Johnston
  Q&A    
10:15 - 10:55 Keynote Speaker   Dr Marlies Osteerman
10:55 - 11:20 REFRESHMENT BREAK    
11:20 - 12:35 Infectious Diseases    
    HIV Updates TBC
    HCID in ICU Jim Buckley
    AMR in ICU Rajeka Lazarus
  Q&A    
12:35 - 13:05 Oral Presentations   Abstract Winners
13:05 - 14:05 LUNCH/ POSTER PRESENTATIONS    
14:05 - 15:20 End of Life Care, assisted dying, law & ethics    
    Palliative Care in ICU Dr Hannah Richards
    Assisted Dying Dr Monika Beatty
    Organ Donation Dr Dale Gardiner
  Q&A    
15:20 - 15:45 REFRESHMENT BREAK    
15:45 - 17:00 Hot Topics    
    eCPR Dr Waqas Akhtar
    Haem in ICU Dr Andrew Retter
    Moral Injury Dr Joanna Poole
  Q&A    
17:00 - 17.15 AWARDS AND CLOSE   FICM Dean

Pricing

Intensivists in Training Early bird discount  Price
In Person £135 £170
Online £85 £105

 

Bookings are also open to FICM Members and Non Members Online only.

Please note that online viewing only relates to the lecture programme, not the workshops:

FICM Trainee/Nurse/ACCP £105
FICM Member £140
Non Member £175
Senior Fellow £70
Core/Foundation £40

 

Workshops

The workshops will run concurrently with the lectures. In-person delegates will be able to opt into workshops they wish to attend(please note that the the workshops cannot be viewed by online delegates).

 

POCUS

Timings: 11:20-13:05 and 14:05-15:50

Faculty: Justin Kirk Bailey, Hannah Conway, Lloyd Edwards, Dan Higgins, Janos Mayer

This workshops is a taster session of the MLS advanced course covering the basics of ECMO and Impella emergency management (see mls.training). The session will include an overview of the device components and approach to management of emergencies. There will be a group simulation of emergency scenarios utilising emergency algorithms

Aims:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the structure and requirements of the FUSIC accreditation pathways for Heart, Lung, Abdomen, and DVT modules, including how to access up-to-date resources and guidance for progressing through each pathway.
  • Demonstrate foundational skills in image acquisition and interpretation by performing supervised point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) scans on healthy volunteers, with a focus on identifying normal anatomical landmarks.
  • Develop introductory competence in the identification of key pathological findings through the use of high-fidelity ultrasound simulation (BodyWorks), with emphasis on clinically relevant pathologies encountered in critical care settings.

Chest Drain Insertion and CALS

Timings: 11:20-13:05 and 14:05-15:50

FacultyPrakash Vadakul

Chest drainage is a core skill for the intensivist and practice in a simulated setting is a valuable way of developing familiarity with the procedure. 

All intensivists rotate through the cardiac intensive care unit and thus familiarity with the nuances of Cardiac surgical Advanced Life Support is essential.

Over the course of the workshop we will give you an overview of the key principles of these areas. 

What to expect:

With experienced faculty including senior ICM residents and consultants as well as qualified CALS trainers this will be a great workshop covering important procedural skills as well as important parts of the ICM curriculum. 

Chest drain insertion will be covered for the first half of the session followed by a CALS simulation and overview of the key differences of CALS from standard ALS practices.

Aims

  • Understand and undertake Seldinger chest drain insertion
  • Understand and undertake open surgical chest drain insertion
  • Understand and undertake needle thoracocentesis
  • Overview of the cardiac surgical advanced life support algorithm

    Target audience:

  • The workshop is designed for all IITs who require further familiarity with chest drain insertion and CALS.

Careers

Timings: 11:20-13:05 

Faculty: Dr Andy MartinDr Liz Thomas, Dr John Berridge, Dr Shashi Chandrashekaraiah, Dr Hannah Richard, Dr Taqua Dahab

Join Us for the ICM Consultants' Interview Workshop!

Are you preparing for a medical consultant interview? Enhance your skills and boost your confidence at our dedicated  ICM Consultants’ Interview Workshop! As a part of our ‘Future Intensivist 2025’ Conference.

What to Expect:

Dive into a practical, interactive experience that simulates real-life ICM consultant interviews through four thematic stations, each focusing on commonly asked questions. You'll learn from an expert faculty comprised of senior medical leaders and clinical directors with extensive experience in interviewing ICM Consultants.

Aims:

  • Gain insights into what interviewers’ panel seek in ICM consultant candidates
  • Familiarise yourself with common recurring questions in ICM consultants’ interviews
  • Practice essential skills required for a successful interview
  • Understand essential peri-interview preparation techniques

    Target Audience

  • This workshop is designed for Stage 3 and end of Stage 2 IiTS
  • CESR pathway doctors who are nearing the end of their training.

Research by the TRIC Network

Timings: 14:05-15:50

Faculty: Dr Catherine McGow, Dr Neil Botting, Dr Luke Flower

TBC.

Aims:

  • TBC

 

Abstract Competition

We are inviting abstract submissions for the national Intensivists in Training conference, which takes place on November 10th 2025. Abstracts can be:

  • Original research
  • Audit or quality improvement projects
  • Case reports
  • Education or training projects
  • Wellbeing projects

Abstracts should be maximum 300 words in length (not including tables or references). They should be organised under the headings Background, Methods, Results and Discussion, except for case reports, which should use the headings Description and Discussion. You must ensure that the appropriate regulatory/ ethical approval, or patient consent, has been obtained prior to submission.

You can choose to submit as a poster alone, or for your submission to be considered for an oral presentation.

Abstracts will be scored by members of the IiT Resident Doctor Committee. The three top-scoring submissions will be invited to deliver an oral presentation.

Abstracts that have been presented at other conferences are eligible for submission to the IiT conference.

A prize will be awarded for the best oral presentation, and two poster prizes will be awarded, one for the most effective visual display of data, and another for the most compelling presentation of ideas to the judges.

 

The deadline for submission is 5pm, 30th September 2025

Please send submissions to contact@ficm.ac.uk