Training Quality Report 2025

The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) is pleased to publish this ICM Training Quality Report, an evolution of our previous Quality Reports which includes results obtained from the most recent FICM Intensivists in Training (IiT) and ICM Regional Advisors (RA) Surveys to capture a broad picture of Intensive Care Medicine training in the UK. 

The IiT Survey was designed and led by the FICM Training, Assessment and Quality Committee, with considerable input from the FICM Intensivist in Training Lead Representatives. The survey incorporated questions around issues raised in the December 2023 StR Survey Report, both to gain greater insight into experiences in training and keep track of these important matters, but also to keep the number of surveys we ask IiTs to complete to a minimum.

We are very grateful to all those who took the time to complete the surveys in such detail and wish to thank those involved in its creation and subsequent data analysis. We recognise that for some of you sharing your experiences in this way may have been difficult, and every effort has been made to ensure anonymity.

Key Messages

The IiT survey has explored some difficult and provocative areas as openness and transparency are key to progress. The report includes a programme of action points that the Faculty committees will implement to address each identified priority, along with a summary of work that has been undertaken since the previous surveys were conducted. 

We are pleased to note that, whilst there are areas where action and improvement are needed, most Intensivists in Training report that their overall training experience has been positive, which is a real testament to the hard work of our educators in the current NHS climate. Feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to continually improving the ICM training experience for all. Thank you for your dedication and resilience.