Echo Guided Life Support Workshop 13th & 14th April

EGLS Ireland are hosting a one day workshop at Beaumont Hospital on the 13th & 14th April 2023.

This course is accredited for 9 CPD points. For further information on registration, contact https://eglsireland.com/.

EGLS Beaumont April 2023 Flyer

 

FJFICMI Preparatory Course

The FJFICMI Preparatory Course will run from Feb 28th to March 3rd 2023.

To apply, please return the following form to jficmi@coa.ie.

Preparatory-Course-Application-Form-2023 (1)

Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds

The second series of ICM grand rounds returns on Thursday 23rd February at 6PM.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos will be posted on the education tab

Week 2 – Beaumont Hospital – 9th March at 6pm

Teams Link Details

The link for this week’s meeting can be found on the image below, within the attached E flyer and at the bottom of this invite. Participants can also use the QR code located on the image to access Microsoft Teams.

Once the ‘Teams’ link is opened participants will be required to log into the meeting using the Meeting ID 383 922 989 446 and Passcode VD3rV6

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 383 922 989 446
Passcode: VD3rV6

Download Teams | Join on the web

For further information contact susannelalor@rcsi.com

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Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds

The second series of ICM grand rounds returned on Thursday 23rd February at 6PM.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos will be posted on the education tab

Week 3 – Beaumont Hospital – 23rd March at 6pm

Please see details of this week’s Intensive Care, Medicine Grand Rounds.

The link for this week’s meeting can be found on the image below, within the attached E flyer and at the bottom of this invite. Participants can also use the QR code located on the image to access Microsoft Teams.

Once the ‘Teams’ link is opened participants will be required to log into the meeting using the Meeting ID 383 922 989 446 and Passcode VD3rV6

For further information contact susannelalor@rcsi.com

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Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds Week 4 – Thurs 6th April

The second series of ICM grand rounds returned on Thursday 23rd February at 6PM.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos will be posted on the education tab

Week 4 – 6th April at 6pm

Please see details of this week’s Intensive Care, Medicine Grand Rounds.

The link for this week’s meeting can be found on the image below, within the attached E flyer and at the bottom of this invite. Participants can also use the QR code located on the image to access Microsoft Teams.

Once the ‘Teams’ link is opened participants will be required to log into the meeting using the Meeting ID 383 922 989 446 and Passcode VD3rV6

For further information contact susannelalor@rcsi.com.

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Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds Week 6 – Thurs 4th May

The second series of ICM grand rounds returned on Thursday 23rd February at 6PM.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos will be posted on the education tab

Week 6 – 4th May at 6pm

Please see details of this week’s Intensive Care, Medicine Grand Rounds.

The link for this week’s meeting can be found on the image below, within the attached E flyer and at the bottom of this invite. Participants can also use the QR code located on the image to access Microsoft Teams.

Once the ‘Teams’ link is opened participants will be required to log into the meeting using the Meeting ID 383 922 989 446 and Passcode VD3rV6

For further information contact susannelalor@rcsi.com.

Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds Week 7 – Thurs 18th May

The second series of ICM grand rounds returned on Thursday 23rd February at 6PM.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos will be posted on the education tab

Week 7 – 18th May at 6pm

The link for this week’s meeting can be found on the image below, within the attached E flyer and at the bottom of this invite. Participants can also use the QR code located on the image to access Microsoft Teams.

Once the ‘Teams’ link is opened participants will be required to log into the meeting using the Meeting ID 383 922 989 446 and Passcode VD3rV6

Save the Date: ICM Grand Rounds is returning on Thursday 31st August.

The third series of IICM Grand Rounds is returning on Thursday 31st August at 6pm.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos of lectures are posted on the education tab.

Training Posts for the National Training Programme in Intensive Care Medicine: Applications Extended until Fri September 15th.

Clinical Fellowship (Year One) in Intensive Care Medicine &

Advanced Clinical Fellow (Year Two) Post CSCST posts in Intensive Care Medicine

Posts commencing July 2024:

  1. Clinical Fellowship (Year One) in Intensive Care Medicine applicants must:

Or

2. Advanced Clinical Fellowship (Year 2 ICM Training) applicants must:

 

To apply please send CV & Cover Letter to jficmi@coa.ie.

Applications must clearly state the level of post.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a reference letter from their most recent head of department.

Further details available from jficmi@coa.ie

See also information re Higher Specialist Training in Intensive Care Medicine here.

 

Notes:

The Intensive Care Medicine Training programme is a national training programme. Applicants completing the two year specialist intensive care medicine training programme will spend a minimum of six months outside the Dublin region. The full list of JFICMI training hospitals can be found  here.
There are between 11 – 15 vacancies for July 2024.

Fellowships in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine July 2024 – Applications OPEN

Post CSCST Advanced Clinical Fellowship

Fellowships in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine July 2024

Applications Open

Applications are invited for Training Posts for:

Post CSCST Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine – Commencing July 2024

Applicants must:

  1. Have achieved CSCST or equivalent in base specialty by commencement of post.

and

  1. Have completed one of paediatric critical care medicine training (that year may be accredited through base specialist scheme in relevant specialty e.g. Adult critical care, paediatric Anaesthesia, and/or one-year core PICM training).

or

  1. Wish to advance their interest, training and experience in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine or be seeking further training and experience.

To apply please send CV & Cover Letter to cathy.mcmahon@childrenshealthireland.ie.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a reference letter from most recent head of department.
Further details available from cathy.mcmahon@childrenshealthireland.ie

See also information re Higher Specialist Training in PCCM at https://jficmi.anaesthesia.ie/

Application closing date:  Fri 10th Nov 2023 at 5pm

Paediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) training is structured as a “supra-speciality” competency-based training programme. You must therefore have full-accredited training in a base speciality.

PCCM training in the Childrens’ Health Ireland PCCUs, is recognised by the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (JFICMI) in Ireland.

Currently there are 2 tertiary Paediatric Critical Care Units (PCCUs) in the Republic of Ireland. They are specialised facilities within Children’s Health Ireland, CHI @ Crumlin and CHI @Temple Street. Crumlin is a 23-bedded tertiary PCCU fully staffed to PCCU standards. CHI @ Temple Street is a 9 bedded tertiary PCCU. On completion of the National Children’s Hospital on St James site, these will amalgamate into a 42-bedded PCCU. Admissions currently approximated to 1500 per year over the two sites. Our unique patient population ranges in age from 24 weeks gestation to 18 years. The training year will be based primarily in CHI @ Crumlin with the opportunity of a neuro-critical care module in CHI @ Temple Street.

Intensive Care Medicine Grand Rounds Week 4 – Thurs 12th October 2023

The third series of ICM grand rounds returned on Thursday 31st Aug at 6PM.

Fortnightly lectures will be delivered by Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine, by visiting experts and thought leaders in the field, and by mentored Intensive Care Medicine fellows.

ICM Grand Rounds are designed to facilitate up-to-date knowledge dissemination and discussion regarding clinical issues in Intensive Care Medicine. The format each week will consist of a 25 minute lecture followed with 5 minutes for questions/discussion, the second item will be a 10 minutes challenging case followed by 10 minutes presentation of evidence/guidelines pertaining to the case with discussion.

Videos will be posted on the education tab

Week 4 – 12th October at 6pm

Please see details of this week’s Intensive Care, Medicine Grand Rounds.

The link for the meeting can be found on the image below, within the attached E flyer and at the bottom of this invite. Participants can also use the QR code located on the image to access Microsoft Teams.

Once the ‘Teams’ link is opened participants will be required to log into the meeting using the Meeting ID 312 689 876 59 and Passcode cYmGgf

For further information contact susannelalor@rcsi.com.

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Fellowship Exam of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland

Fellowship of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland (FJFICMI)

Applications open on the Monday 8th January and close on Friday 10th February.

Written exam – 18th April 2024

Clinical exam – 30th May 2024

Preparatory Course – TBC (Late Feb)

Irish Critical Care Clinical Trials Group Scientific Meeting

The Irish Critical Care Clinical Trials Group Scientific Meeting will take place on Thursday 1st February 2024 in College Hall, RCSI, York Street, Dublin 2.

Please find below the Programme of this event for your information.

Irish Critical Care Clinical Trials Group Scientific Meeting Programme doc

FJFICMI Preparatory Course 2024

The FJFICMI Preparatory Course will run from Monday Feb 26th to Friday March 1st 2024. There will be a days rest from the course on Wednesday 28th February.

To apply, please return the following form to jficmi@coa.ie.

Preparatory-Course-Application-Form-2024

Irish Donor Awareness Programme (IDAP) – Friday 10th May 2024 – Full Day Online Course

The Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland is running a one-day course on the Management of Brain Death & Organ Donation.

The aim of this course is to help clinicians remain optimally skilled in these important areas of Critical Care Medicine. As such, we aim to develop leadership in the area of brain death diagnosis and organ donation. We also aim to ensure that potential donors are recognised & the option of organ donation is explored where appropriate.

Date: Friday 10th May 2024

Course Fee: €75 (Registration is free for FJFICMI Examination Candidates)

Location: Webinar

Free for FJFICMI exam candidates

IDAP 2024 Program

• Targeted primarily at senior trainees in Critical Care Medicine who seek to attain FJFICMI
• Suitable for all consultants and trainees in Critical Care Medicine & Anaesthesia
• Background to brain death and the associated ethics
• Focus on recognition of brain death and potential for organ donation where appropriate
• Didactic & practical aspects to Clinical Brain Stem Testing
• Expert opinion on optimisation of management of the potential organ donor
• Communication techniques with relatives – what to say and what not to say
• Practical information on how the organ donation process works
• Discussion on Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD)

Applications for this course will open on Mon 11th March 2024, closing Friday 3rd May 2024.
To register for the course please download and fill the Application form 2024 IDAP and return the completed form to jficmi@coa.ie.

Irish Critical Care Clinical Trials Group Meeting 15th November

The Irish Critical Care Clinical Trials Group (ICC-CTG) are pleased to announce they will be hosting a Scientific Meeting on Friday the 15th November.

This meeting will coincide with the Intensive Care Society of Irelands Autumn Meeting which will take place on Saturday 16th November.

Both Meetings will take place in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny.

The aim of the ICC-CTG meeting is to serve as a forum for researchers to present potential research studies to members of the ICC-CTG and peers.
As part of this forum presenters will be given the opportunity to receive feedback from established Critical Care Researchers.
We welcome studies from all disciplines in Critical Care and Anaesthesia and those attending will also have the opportunity to hear presentations from guest speakers.

If you like to submit an abstract or attend the ICC-CTG meeting you can do so by simply clicking here.

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 24th October 2024

 

 

An Update from the Dean of the JFICMI

Dear All,

The last few months have been a busy time for the Joint Faculty. There have been several changes within the Board since I have taken over the role of Dean. Dr Jennifer Hastings has taken over the role of chair of the Training Committee. Dr Peter Moran is the incoming Chair of Education and Dr Catherine Nix is the incoming chair of the of the Credentials Committee. Dr Mags Doherty is the new honorary secretary. I would like to thank them in advance for the work they will be doing for the Joint Faculty, but also for all the work they have already done to improve and enhance ICM training in Ireland. I would also like to thank Dr Andrew Westbrook for the excellent work he did as Dean in the last three years.

Much of the Joint Faculty’s recent attention has been focused on issues arising from the changes to the anaesthesiology CSCST. Following discussions with the CAI, the Joint Faculty and numerous stakeholders, including those working in model 3 hospitals, I am hopeful that the working groups that have emerged will go a long way to addressing the legitimate concerns raised by our anaesthesiology and intensive care colleagues around Ireland.

The Joint Faculty is also looking ahead and exploring some new aspects of training. We have convened a working group to explore the implementation of workplace based assessments as part of our competency based training program. We are also in the planning stage of  postgraduate study days for JFICMI trainees. Furthermore, a recent change to the FJFICMI examination eligibility was approved at our September board meeting. With this change, doctors will be eligible to sit the Fellowship examination on completion of 8 months of supervised structured modular training in units accredited for training by the JFICMI.

And a last few announcements.

Finally, I hope to meet lots of you at the upcoming ICSI meeting in Kilkenny on November 15-16th.

Best wishes

Dr Enda O’ Connor

SJH Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography Course

St. James’s Hospital’s Advanced Critical Care Echocardiography 2-day Course will run on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March 2025.
See course flyer here. 
This course is endorsed by FUSIC and British Society of Echocardiography (approved for 4 BSE points) and is ideally suited to those who are presently pursuing BSE Level 1 or EDEC accreditation, are towards the end of FUSIC Heart training, or have completed basic-intermediate level accreditation and are looking to refresh/maintain their skills. This is not a beginner course and participants should have some basic transthoracic skills to garner the most benefit from the course.
The course is approved for 14 CPD points through the CAI. The course fee is €500 for NCHDs and €750 for consultants, and the course fee can be claimed back from your relevant training fund.
If you would like to register please complete the SJH ACCE Course Registration Form. Please note that your course place will not be confirmed until a course director gets in contact to confirm as all applicants are screened for suitability.
If you have any queries about the course please direct them to echolearningsjh@gmail.com

JFICMI Season’s Greetings from the Dean and Key Dates for 2025

Dear All,

As the year draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to extend warm wishes to you and your loved ones for the festive season. Whether you are spending time with family and friends or continuing to provide vital care to patients, I hope the season brings you many moments of peace and happiness.

Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be another busy and exciting year for the Joint Faculty. Below are some key dates and events to mark in your calendar. Further information will be shared as the dates approach.

I would like to thank all staff in ICUs throughout the country for your continued dedication and hard work delivering high quality critical care services and supporting teaching and training in intensive care medicine and anaesthesiology. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the people who have contributed to the numerous JFICMI activities in 2024, the courses, meetings, hospital visits, examinations and interviews. It is with only your goodwill and enthusiasm that the JFICMI can continue to deliver improvements in training and for our critical care community.

Wishing you all a joyful Christmas and a successful and fulfilling 2025.

Best regards,
Dr Enda O’ Connor Dean

Fellowship of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland (FJFICMI) 2025

Applications now open

Application opens Application closes Trial date Exam date Location Fee
09.00-10.00
10.30-11.30
09.00-10.30
11.30-13.30
13 January 2025 12 February 2025 17 April 2025 24 April 2025 Online €500

 

Key dates – Clinical examination

Application opens Application closes Exam date Location Fee
28 April 2025 09 May 2025 29 May 2025 07.30 – ICU
13.30 – CAI
€500

Please contact exams@coa.ie for all information regarding the Fellowship examination and Preparatory course 2025.

Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland (JFICMI) Posts for the National Training Programme in Intensive Care Medicine July 2025: Applications now OPEN

Applications are sought for Clinical Fellow posts (Year 1 HST) & Advanced Clinical Fellow posts (Year 2 HST) in Intensive Care Medicine commencing July 2025:

  1. Applications for Clinical Fellow posts (Year 1 HST) will be accepted from:
  1. Applicants for Advanced Clinical Fellow posts (Year 2 HST) must:

To apply please send your CV with a Cover Letter to jficmi@coa.ie.

Applications must clearly state the level of post applied for.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide two reference letters from their most recent heads of department.

Please contact jficmi@coa.ie for further details. Applications close February 16th, 2025.

See also information re Higher Specialist Training in Intensive Care Medicine here.

Notes:

The Intensive Care Medicine Training programme is a national training programme. Applicants completing the two-year specialist intensive care medicine training programme will spend a minimum of six months outside the Dublin region. The full list of JFICMI training hospitals can be found  here.

 

BASIC Clinical Research Course 10th – 11th February 2025

This two day workshop developed and run by leading ICU researchers will introduce to the concepts of:

● Research process
● Research question
● Literature review
● Ethics
● Research protocol

This course is aimed at anaesthetic registrars, junior consultants, allied health professionals planning to make research part of their non-clinical portfolio.
The workshop will consist of small interactive group tutorials and skill stations. Pre-course reading will be provided.

Faculty:
Prof. Alistair Nichol
Ms Kathy Brickell

Date: 10-11th February 2025
Venue: Museum of Literature Ireland, 86 St Stephen’s Green, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin, D02 XY43
Cost: € 250.00 – Numbers are limited
For more information and booking, please contact kathy.brickell@ucd.ie
For more information on registration, please contact marina.sweeney@ucd.ie 

Fellowships in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine July 2026 – Applications now OPEN

Post CSCST Advanced Clinical Fellowship

Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine July 2026

Applications Open

Applications are invited for Post CSCST Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine commencing
July 2026

Applicant must:

  1. Have achieved CSCST or equivalent in base specialty by commencement of post.

and

  1. Have completed one year of paediatric critical care medicine training (that year may be accredited through base specialist scheme in relevant specialty e.g. Adult critical care, paediatric anaesthesia, and/or one-year core PICM training).

or

  1. Wish to advance their interest, training and experience in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine or be seeking further training and experience.

Further details available from cathy.mcmahon@childrenshealthireland.ie

To apply please send CV & Cover Letter to jficmi@coa.ie
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a reference letter from most recent head of department.

See also information re Higher Specialist Training in PCCM at https://jficmi.anaesthesia.ie/

Application closing date:  Fri Dec 19th 2025 at 5pm

Paediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) training is structured as a “supra-speciality” competency-based training programme. You must therefore have full-accredited training in a base speciality.

PCCM training in the Childrens’ Health Ireland PCCUs, is recognised by the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (JFICMI) in Ireland.

Currently there are 2 tertiary Paediatric Critical Care Units (PCCUs) in the Republic of Ireland. They are specialised facilities within Children’s Health Ireland, CHI @ Crumlin and CHI @Temple Street. Crumlin is a 23-bedded tertiary PCCU fully staffed to PCCU standards. CHI @ Temple Street is a 9 bedded tertiary PCCU. On completion of the National Children’s Hospital on St James site, these will amalgamate into a 42-bedded PCCU. Admissions currently approximate to 1500 per year over the two sites. Our unique patient population ranges in age from 24 weeks gestation to 18 years. The training year will be based primarily in CHI @ Crumlin with the opportunity of a neuro-critical care module in CHI @ Temple Street.

Post CSCST Fellowship in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine July 2026