The College of ICM is the professional body responsible for the training, assessment, practice and continuing development of Intensive Care Medicine in the UK. www.ficm.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwxwy4kfh42n📣 College of Intensive Care Medicine Council nominations are open! Five consultant vacancies: • Two consultant seats • Three devolved nation representative seats ⏰ Deadline: Monday 19 October, 9am. Eligibility and nomination https://www.ficm.ac.uk/election-to-the-council-of-the-college-of-intensive-care-medicine-202603 Oct 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxwy4kfh42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwxjkbk2ia2d📣 Help bring the trainee voice to the College of Intensive Care Medicine Council! Nominations are open for one Intensivist in Training Representative. ⏰ Deadline: Monday 19 October, 9am. Eligibility and nomination forms 👇 https://www.ficm.ac.uk/intensivist-in-training-representative-election-council-of-the-college-of-intensive-care-medicine03 Oct 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxjkbk2ia2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwo6vj52gs2bRegistration is now open to all for the IiT Conference! 📅 Friday 27 November 2026 📍 Manchester or Online 🎟️ In person attendees can take part in workshops! Book your place today: www.ficm.ac.uk/events/inten...29 Sep 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo6vj52gs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mvnhpwerds2gThe College of Intensive Care Medicine are looking to appoint a Safety Lead to join the Professional Affairs and Safety Committee (PAS). Further details about the role, the Committee and how to apply can be found on our website here: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/join-us-college-of-icm-safety-lead16 Sep 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnhpwerds2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwuwq5t4lc2lThe College is seeking an SAS doctor to join its Careers, Recruitment and Workforce Committee (CRW). Further details about the role, the Committee and how to apply can be found on our website here: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/join-us-careers-recruitment-workforce-committee-sas-representative02 Oct 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwuwq5t4lc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwo6vj52gs2bRegistration is now open to all for the IiT Conference! 📅 Friday 27 November 2026 📍 Manchester or Online 🎟️ In person attendees can take part in workshops! Book your place today: www.ficm.ac.uk/events/inten...29 Sep 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwo6vj52gs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwnpii3sws2yACCPs are a valued part of the intensive care team. In response to recent commentary, we’ve reaffirmed our support for appropriately trained ACCPs and the contribution they make to patient care. Read our statement: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/college-of-intensive-care-medicine-uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-advanced-critical-care-practitioners29 Sep 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnpii3sws2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwloidfknz2qHave you read the latest President’s Digest? 📩 The September edition was circulated on Friday, with updates on Council elections, the new FCICM exam, membership tax relief, upcoming events and opportunities, and more. Check your inbox to catch up with the latest from the College.28 Sep 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwloidfknz2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwdunf3vyk2fRegistration is now open to all for the IiT Conference! 📅 Friday 27 November 2026 📍 Manchester or Online 🎟️ In person attendees can take part in workshops! Book your place today: www.ficm.ac.uk/events/inten...25 Sep 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdunf3vyk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mwawzdcakk2nThis Thursday's Case of the Month is written by Dr Juwan B S S De Silva, Dr Natalie Smith and Dr Tamsin Lane on The slowly fading strength: what is driving this progressive neuromuscular decline? Click here to read the case: https://ficm.ac.uk/documents/overview-65 #FOAMed24 Sep 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwawzdcakk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mw6vnlhiod2s🏆 Congratulations to Dr Anuja George, winner of our inaugural College of ICM Essay Competition! Her winning essay explores the possibilities - and risks - of AI in intensive care medicine. Read the winning essay and all 2026 submissions: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/college-of-icm-essay-competition-202623 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6vnlhiod2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mvnhpwerds2gThe College of Intensive Care Medicine are looking to appoint a Safety Lead to join the Professional Affairs and Safety Committee (PAS). Further details about the role, the Committee and how to apply can be found on our website here: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/join-us-college-of-icm-safety-lead16 Sep 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnhpwerds2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mupgse2uus2kToday is Diplomate's Day. It's the day we applaud the doctors who've reached a key point in their career and have become Fellows in Intensive Care Medicine. Years of clinical training, exams, and the commitment that our specialty asks of everyone who chooses it. #DiplomatesDay04 Sep 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupgse2uus2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mui45oolwd2pCongratulations to Dr Suzy O’Neill, runner-up in the inaugural CICM Trainer Award 2026! Suzy was recognised for championing trainee voices and advocating for improvements with courage, empathy and integrity. Read more: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/celebrating-trainers-who-are-making-an-impact01 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui45oolwd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3muhysmkyzo22Congratulations to Dr Alice Myers, runner-up in the inaugural CICM Trainer Award 2026! Alice was recognised for her compassion, flexibility and commitment to helping trainees achieve their potential. Read more: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/celebrating-trainers-who-are-making-an-impact01 Sep 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhysmkyzo22https://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3muhv2gebhk2eCongratulations to Dr Paul Jeanrenaud, winner of the inaugural College of Intensive Care Medicine Trainer Award 2026! Paul was recognised for his exceptional educational leadership and unwavering support for IiTs. Read more: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/celebrating-trainers-who-are-making-an-impact01 Sep 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhv2gebhk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mu5cuffgko2u🎨 Congratulations to Dr Anand Devendrappa Padma Kumar, winner of our Art Competition! His artwork celebrates ICU as a place where “kindness is constant”, bringing together science, humanity and hope. See his winning piece on the cover of our latest Critical Eye!28 Aug 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5cuffgko2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mu2vphmj6z2n🏆 Congratulations to Dr Paul Jeanrenaud, winner of our 2026 Trainer Award! We’re also delighted to recognise runners-up Alice Myers and Suzy O’Neill. 👏 All three were recognised for the exceptional support, advocacy and encouragement they provide to intensivists in training. Congratulations! 🎉27 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2vphmj6z2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mtw3hz6sot2oThe first Critical Eye of our College era is landing on doorsteps! 🎉 Got your copy? We want to see where it’s landed 📸 Take a selfie with it, snap it in your ICU, or find the most interesting spot you can for your photo – and tag us so we can see!25 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw3hz6sot2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3ms6556ypyn22How do strong standards shape intensive care medicine? Ahead of speaking in Sri Lanka, Dr Sarah Clarke shares why maintaining standards matters and what she hopes to learn from colleagues around the world. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3e64z72h03 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6556ypyn22https://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mrwlpxfq472rWhat happens during a Higher Education Institution accreditation visit? Carole Boulanger OBE shares how the College's accreditation process helps assure the quality of ACCP education and reflects on supporting the ACCP profession. Read more 👇 🔗bit.ly/4wIrNIg #CriticalCare #ACCP #MedicalEducation https://tinyurl.com/432mkmmd31 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwlpxfq472rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mqreowxhck2xOnline registration is now open to all members for the IiT Conference! 📅 Friday 27 November 2026 📍 Manchester or Online 🎟️ In person attendees can take part in workshops! Book your place today: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/events/intensivists-in-training-conference-202616 Jul 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqreowxhck2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mqrbbnyvhs2xThe Leeds Prep Course is now fully booked. If you were unable to secure a place, you can still access a series of online, pre-recorded lectures to support your FCICM exam revision. These are available at ficm.ac.uk/events.16 Jul 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrbbnyvhs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mqoeb3phpk2tBookings now open for the Autumn FCICM Prep Course in Leeds. Follow this link to register: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/events/fcicm-exam-prep-course-autumn-2026-leeds15 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoeb3phpk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mqj6egtwec2o🎙️ Our first podcast as the College of Intensive Care Medicine is now live! Dr Jack Parry-Jones and Professor Danielle Bryden discuss the journey from Faculty to College, what College status means for our specialty and the opportunities ahead. 🎧 Listen here: https://ficm.ac.uk/podcast-transitioning-from-faculty-to-college-in-conversation-with-dr-danny-bryden-and-dr-jack13 Jul 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqj6egtwec2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mq4r54nlb727⏰ Final final call for the College of ICM Essay Competition 2026! Open to all members across topics including education, research & global intensive care. 🗓 Deadline: 9am, 9 July More info 👇 https://www.ficm.ac.uk/cicm-essay-competition08 Jul 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4r54nlb727https://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mq4r32qqtr24⏰ Final reminder! Entries for the College of ICM Essay Competition 2026 close soon. If you’re passionate about intensive care education, research, public engagement or global ICM, we encourage you to submit your essay. 🗓 Deadline: 9am, 9 July 2026 Submit here: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/cicm-essay-competition08 Jul 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4r32qqtr24https://bsky.app/profile/thecollegeoficm.bsky.social/post/3mq2xr6c32s2hRegistrations are now open for the Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 for all IiTs! 🎟️ Early-bird rates available until mid-August. ✅ In-person delegates get access to exclusive workshops and can enter the abstract competition. Book now: https://www.ficm.ac.uk/events/intensivists-in-training-conference-202607 Jul 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:rhu7sn54oanedgp2ookaf2iw/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2xr6c32s2h