Bridging EM & ICM: Pre-Conference Skills Workshop

This dynamic, hands-on pre-conference workshop invites both trainees and consultants to strengthen practical skills and collaborative approaches to front-door critical care. Delegates will rotate through three interactive breakout sessions: 

• Cardiac & Shock Echo – focused training in point-of-care echocardiography for rapid assessment and decision-making 

• Difficult Airway Workshop – simulation-based practice in advanced airway management techniques 
• Complex Case Discussions – multidisciplinary exploration of challenging real-world scenarios, emphasising teamwork and decision-making

By the end of the workshop, participants will have enhanced their technical skills, shared cross-specialty expertise, and built greater confidence in managing the critically unwell patient.

Learning objectives:

• To provide practical, hands-on training in advanced skills relevant to both EM and ICM practice 

• To develop confidence in the assessment and management of the acutely unwell patient through multidisciplinary learning 

• To explore collaborative approaches to challenging clinical scenarios across specialties 
• To create networking and mentorship opportunities for trainees and consultants in EM and ICM 

Who should attend? 

• EM trainees (of all stages)  

• Dual EM-ICM HSTs 

• Resident doctors including LEDs with an interest in acute care/EM/ICM 
• Consultants wishing to refresh key skills in critical care