RCEM Events
Below you will find information on current and forthcoming RCEM Events.
How to manage the transition from trainee to consultant: Small step not a giant leap
When: 30 September 2025
Where: Online event
This event aims to support colleagues in the important transition between trainee and consultant, taking in professional behaviour, tips and tricks for the first few years, avoiding pitfalls, understanding the bigger picture, practical advice including job planning, driving quality improvement ideas, and sustainability for a career in EM.
Chest drain insertion course
When: 8 October 2025
Where: RCEM Octavia House, London
This event covers safety issues, pre-procedural assessments, the role of radiology in insertion of chest drains safely and how to deal with complications. Video demonstrations will be given, before delegates join practical workshops on state-of-the-art mannequins in small groups.
Portfolio pathway applicants training day (CESR)
When: 17 October 2025
Where: RCEM Octavia House, London
From 30 November 2023, doctors applying for specialist or GP registration will need to provide evidence that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required to practise as a specialist or GP in the UK.
This is the new standard in legislation. It is an important change as it gives us more flexibility to accept a broader range of evidence from applicants.
This event will benefit those who intend, or are in the process of, submitting a CESR application in Emergency Medicine for entry to the Specialist Register. The programme will include an overview of the CESR process, guidance on what evidence to submit, tips from those who have submitted successful CESR applications, a practical exercise discussing evidence from a real application, and a Q&A session. Delegates should come away with a good understanding of the CESR application process, and a clear idea of requirements with regard to experience and evidence.
The forgotten tribe: Adolescents in the ED
When: 22 October 2025
Where: Online event
This event brings together critical topics in adolescent emergency medicine, focusing on the unique challenges faced by young people in today’s fast-changing world. Experts will explore best practices for managing mental health crises, self-harm, eating disorders, and medically unexplained symptoms in the ED. Practical guidance will be offered on navigating complex issues like sexual health, consent, and capacity in adolescent care.
Pleural procedures guidance and thoracic ultrasound course
When: 24 October 2025
Where: RCEM Octavia House, London
The pleural procedures guidance and thoracic ultrasound course will provide emergency medicine physicians with hand-on practical training on performing pleural procedures safely in the ED. The practical sessions are underpinned by interactive case based discussions on safe decision making process required and the human factors that may affect any decision.
Wins in PEM
When: 7 November 2025
Where: Online event
Ever wondered how other paediatric emergency departments deal with things like triage, redirection, infectious outbreaks? This study day will focus on sharing combined knowledge and experiences of established projects and processes from around the country and share implemented standard practices that have improved patient outcomes and experiences in PEDs.
EMSAS conference 2025
When: 12 – 13 November 2025
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel, Cardiff and online
Join us for this year’s EMSAS conference, once again taking place as a hybrid event with the face to face venue in Cardiff. The programme is coming together with topics including PEM, HALO procedures, trauma management, cannabis for pain management, dealing with complaints, the role of the medical examiner, rare presentations in the ED and the overseas perspective. As well as these great sessions, there will also be the opportunity to present your own work, so if you have a QIP or research project, abstract submissions for the Andrew Newton Cup will be opening in the next few months.
EM educators day
When: 14 November 2025
Where: Online event
This study day is dedicated to sharing, exploring, and understanding education within the emergency department. Recognising the increasingly challenging environment in emergency medicine, the event will highlight best practices to support EM educators. It will also showcase local work through abstract submissions and presentations.
Cambridge trauma futures: Excellent care of trauma patients
When: 19 – 20 November 2025
Where: Online event
Cambridge trauma futures is a 2-day virtual conference aiming to provide a broad range of trauma topics for clinicians from all specialties and backgrounds involved in the care of trauma patients. It blends case-based discussions with cutting-edge current practice and future developments in trauma care delivered by the highest quality speakers.
Leadership in the ED
When: 9 December 2025
Where: Online event
Explore what leadership really means in the Emergency Department, why it’s vital, and how to make it work. This event aims to explore the essence of leadership, why it’s critical in emergency care, and how new leaders can thrive. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you’ll gain the confidence to lead effectively and introduce new services with impact.
RCEM Annual Conference 2026
When: 28 – 30 April 2026
Where: ICC Birmingham, and online
RCEM is thrilled to announce the launch of our flagship conference, set to take place at the ICC, Birmingham from 28 – 30 April 2026. As a world leader in emergency medicine, we are excited to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative education sessions at this prestigious event. The conference promises to be an unmissable opportunity for both UK and international professionals in the field to engage with the latest advancements and network with peers.