Royal College of Emergency Medicine

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is a professional organisation responsible for the training, education, and setting of standards for Emergency Medicine in the United Kingdom. The college was established in 2008, following the merger of the Faculty of Accident and Emergency Medicine and the British Association for Emergency Medicine.

History[edit | edit source]

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine was originally established as the College of Emergency Medicine in 2008. It was granted royal status in 2015, becoming the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. The college was formed from the merger of the Faculty of Accident and Emergency Medicine and the British Association for Emergency Medicine, both of which had been working to advance the field of Emergency Medicine in the UK.

Role and Functions[edit | edit source]

The primary role of the RCEM is to set and maintain standards for high quality practice in Emergency Medicine. This includes the development of Clinical Guidelines and Audit standards, as well as the provision of examinations for doctors wishing to specialise in Emergency Medicine.

The RCEM also plays a key role in the education and training of doctors in the field of Emergency Medicine. This includes the provision of a comprehensive curriculum for trainee doctors, as well as ongoing Continuing Professional Development opportunities for qualified doctors.

Membership[edit | edit source]

Membership of the RCEM is open to doctors who have completed the necessary training and examinations in Emergency Medicine. There are different categories of membership, including Fellowship (FRCEM), Membership (MRCEM), and Associate Membership (ARCEM).

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