The Trainee Handbook began life five years ago as a paper publication. In 2005 we issued an updated handbook on CD. The content of that CD is now available on this page and is regularly updated as changes take place…although keeping up to date with changes in medical education is becoming somewhat challenging! Please email admin@ics.ac.uk if you have suggestions for future content for the handbook.

Trainees should also consult the Standards Pages for useful information.

We would like to thank BOC for their unrestricted grant funding the replication of the handbook on CD.
 
 
Trainee Handbook Core Content

Core Topics

Chairmans Introduction 
Introduction to Intensive Care 
Training in ICM (2008 Document)
Optimising your CV
An approach to your consultant appointment
Research in intensive care medicine
Training in the Armed Forces
A guide for medical students and junior doctors

IBTICM Information

The Intercollegiate Board is the body what oversees and certifies training in intensive care in the UK. Please see the IBTICM website for the latest information.
 

Diploma

The UK Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (DICM) is a voluntary qualification in Intensive Care aimed at those who intend to pursue intensive care as a major component of their consultant post.
 
Detailed information on the Diploma is on the IBTICM website; for additional information and guidance, compiled by a Diplomate, please click here.
 

Overseas Training

 ANZ Exam Report o4 
 ANZ ICM Objectives
 ANZ Introduction
 ANZ List of Units
 ANZ Trainee Support Kit V9 
 Canadian Training
 University of Toronto Critical Care Medicine Fellowship-Testimony