Dr Una Kennedy discusses the future of Emergency Medicine training in Ireland, highlighting priorities including workforce expansion, trainee and trainer support, the EM ePortfolio rollout, and preparation for Medical Council accreditation.
Emergency Medicine Day - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Safe Space for Emergency Medicine Teams - Stop Violence Everywhere
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland supported Emergency Medicine Day on 27 May 2026. This year's theme focuses on 'Safe Space for Emergency Medicine Teams - Stop Violence Everywhere'.
Emergency Medicine training in Ireland is structured, standardised and delivered during core training to support trainees to achieve competency early. Performing point of care ultrasound is a vital skill for delivering excellence in patient care and a core competency for Emergency Medicine Consultants.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has a number of opportunities for trainers who would like to develop their skills such as Trainer Masterclasses and Advanced Train the Trainer Days at the College.
Update in Recruitment in Emergency Medicine Training
Interest in Emergency Medicine continues to grow. This year, CSTEM received 209 applications, leading to the appointment of 40 new trainees who will start their journey in July. ASTEM recruitment was equally strong, with 38 applicants and 25 trainees now set to advance to the next stage of their training in July.
The increase in Trainees applying to Emergency Medicine Specialist Training has led to a requirement to increase the number of accredited training posts available in hospitals throughout Ireland. Recent inspections have approved posts in a number of hospitals including Letterkenny.
The inspection process will continue in 2026 with a view to increasing the number of training places available for the 2027 intake process.
Applications for our flexible part-time, inter-disciplinary and online PG Diploma/MSc in Human Factors in Patient Safety are open for September 2026 intake.
The RCSI Surgery team were delighted to attend this year's Irish Paediatric Emergency Medicine 2026 Conference in the Crown Plaza Hotel, Dublin Airport
The 6th National Human Factors in Patient Safety Conference took place on Friday, 22 May 2026 bringing together an inter-professional audience from around the world, joining our conference both in person at RCSI and online.
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