Trainers play a central role in the success of the training programme, as they are responsible for delivering high‑quality clinical training on site each day.

The support, development, and education of trainers is essential. This priority is also reflected in the Medical Council’s requirement that all Trainers must complete “Training to be a Trainer”.

Many current trainers have undertaken formal trainer‑education programmes during their own training. The RCSI provides a range of opportunities for trainers wishing to further develop their skills, including Trainer Masterclasses and Advanced Train‑the‑Trainer programmes delivered at the College.

For those who have not yet completed a Train‑the‑Trainer programme and wish to become a trainer, the Emergency Medicine programme has developed an online Train‑the‑Trainer course.

This course will be circulated to all trainers in due course.