ICM Training
West of Scotland School of Anaesthesia
Jan2015
INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
An essential module for Basic, Intermediate and Higher Anaesthesia training.
Delivered as 3-month blocks.
Coordinator:
Dr Carol Murdoch
Regional Advisor in Intensive Care
ICU
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
BASIC TRAINING
A 3 month block usually undertaken at the end of CT1 or beginning of CT2. A
3 to 6 month block providing more experience is part of ACCS.
The minimum number of assessments over the course of 3 months basic
training is MSF x1, DOPS x3, CEX x2, CBD x1. ACCS trainees undertaking a
block of longer than 3 months duration require MSF x 1, CEX x 3, DOPS x 6
and CBD x 4
Before starting this block it is useful to work through the induction tutorials on
the SICS website.
INTERMEDIATE TRAINING
A 3 month unit of training in ST3/4, which expands on Basic level training.
The minimum number of assessments over the course of 3 months
intermediate training is MSF x1, DOPS x1, CEX x1, CBD x1, ACAT x1
HIGHER TRAINING
A 3 month unit of training in ST5/6, leading to a more in depth knowledge of
and skill set for intensive care.
The minimum number of assessments over the course of 3 months higher
training is MSF x1, DOPS x1, CEX x1, CBD x1, ACAT x1
JOINT CCT IN ANAESTHESIA AND INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
Whilst training in posts towards Joint ICM accreditation continues, these posts
are now closed to further appointments.
All ICM training towards accreditation in Intensive Care Medicine as a
specialty, will now be through appointment to Dual Training Posts.
INTERMEDIATE ACCREDITATION IN ICM
Trainees in ihigher training currently considering applying for intermediate
accreditation in ICM please contact the RA.
ICM Training
West of Scotland School of Anaesthesia
Jan2015
DUAL ICM TRAINING
Trainees with a special interest in Intensive Care Medicine can train in both
ICM and a partner specialty. For anaesthesia, trainees entering anaesthesia
at ST3 level from 2013 will have the opportunity to apply for the new ICM
training programme - DUAL training. Trainees wishing to dual train in
anaesthesia and ICM can apply for posts offering entry to both specialties at
ST3 level for August starts. (This appointment to both specialties at the same
application is currently not available in England)
Dual training is also available to trainees already appointed to a National
Training Number (NTN) in any of the five agreed partner specialties anaesthesia, renal medicine, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine or
acute medicine.
Entry to the dual training programme for NTN holders seeking a CCT in ICM
must be within 18 months of the NTN appointment in the partner specialty.
Entry to dual training for successful applicants already holding an NTN in a
partner specialty will be at ST4 /5 level.
Recruitment for dual training in Scotland is currently being managed in
Scotland. Further information about application is best sought from the RA in
ICM in West of Scotland, Dr Carol Murdoch. For information regarding the
programme itself contact the TPD in ICM, West of Scotland, Dr Gregor Imrie.
STAGE 1 ACCREDITATION
For those appointed to an NTN in 2013 or therafter it may be possible to seek
Stage 1 ICM accreditation. Complimentary training in medicine (1year) or
Medicine/ Emergency Medicine (6 months/6 months) is required. If
considering stage 1 accreditation outwith dual ICM appointment please
contact the RA.
CONTACTS
For information on general aspects of ICM training contact your local FICM
Tutor (see below) or the Regional Advisor for Intensive Care Medicine (Dr
Carol Murdoch) who should be consulted if you are interested in looking for
intermediate accreditation under the old joint programme or are a CT trainee
seeking information on the new training structure.
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Glasgow Royal Infirmary — Dr Jennifer Cuthill
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Western Infirmary, Glasgow — Dr Sarah Ramsay
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Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow — Dr Stephen Noble
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Southern General Hospital, Glasgow — Dr Catriona McNeill
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Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley — Dr Pauline O'Neil
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Crosshouse Hospital Kilmarnock — Dr Paul McConnell
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Stirling Royal Infirmary — Dr Fiona McIlveney
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Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride — Dr Jane Duffty
ICM Training
West of Scotland School of Anaesthesia
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Wishaw General Hospital — Dr Phil Lucie
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Monklands District General, Airdrie — Dr Jim Ruddy
In Ayr and Drumfries and Galloway contact Kevin Walker and Willis Peel
respectively.
Jan2015