FICM Intensivists in Training Conference
We will be holding the 2nd FICM Intensivist in Training Conference on 10 November in Birmingham.
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).
POCUSTimings: 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:
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Chest Drain Insertion and CALSTimings: 11:20-13:05 and 14:05-15:50 Faculty: Prakash 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:
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CareersTimings: 11:20-13:05 Faculty: Dr Andy Martin, Dr 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:
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Research by the TRIC NetworkTimings: 14:05-15:50 Faculty: Dr Catherine McGow, Dr Neil Botting, Dr Luke Flower TBC. Aims:
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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