It is the only core training programme for doctors in training wishing to enter Higher Specialty Training in Emergency Medicine and is is an alternative core training programme for doctors in training, wishing to enter Higher Specialty Training in Anaesthetics, and any of the specialties listed on the JRCPTB website.
The first two years are spent rotating through six month placements in Emergency Medicine (EM), Internal Medicine (IM), Anaesthetics, and Intensive Care Medicine (ICM).
The third and fourth years are spent in the doctor in training’s chosen parent specialty, undertaking training to meet the requirements for entry into Higher Specialty Training.