Exam and skills guides for emergency doctors
Practical guides for doctors preparing for emergency medicine and surgical exams, and for clinicians building ultrasound and procedural skills. Exam facts come from the colleges and show the date we checked them.
Exam guides
- MRCEM Primary revision guide: the exam format, the 2027 syllabus change and a 12-week plan.
- MRCEM OSCE preparation guide: the official format and a 6-week practice plan.
- MRCS Part B OSCE preparation: format, eligibility and how to practise each station type.
Clinical skills guides
- POCUS training in the UK: the RCEM core applications and how competence is assessed.
- Fascia iliaca block training: what RCEM best practice guidance says about competence and safety.
Upcoming courses
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ED Team Leader Course for MRCEM OSCE
Saturday 31 October 2026
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£200
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Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
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Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Cannulation Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access Course
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Ultrasound-Guided Chest Drain and Thoracocentesis Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
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Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture Course
Thursday 17 December 2026 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 6 January 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 3 February 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
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Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 3 March 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 7 April 2027 Next course
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Upcoming courses
Next course Starts tomorrow
ED Team Leader Course for MRCEM OSCE
Saturday 31 October 2026
10 places available
£200
Book your placeMore dates
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 14 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Cannulation Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Access Course
Tuesday 15 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Chest Drain and Thoracocentesis Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block Course
Wednesday 16 December 2026 Next course
Show 6 more dates
Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture Course
Thursday 17 December 2026 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 6 January 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 3 February 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Monday 22 February 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 3 March 2027 Next course
Core Emergency Ultrasound Level 1 (POCUS)
Wednesday 7 April 2027 Next course
Choosing a date takes you straight to booking with that date selected.