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The College, supported by its Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, advances education and research in Emergency Medicine. It sets training standards, administers examinations for Fellowship and Membership, and recommends trainees for CCT. Committed to high-quality patient care, the College sets and monitors emergency department standards and provides expert policy guidance on Emergency Medicine
Catch up with our On-Demand Events
RCEM calls for action after GMC National Training Survey shows the impact of corridor care on Emergency Medicine training
23/07/2026 – Professor Simon Carley, Dean of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, responds to the General Medical Council 2026 National Training Survey results.
A&E waiting times in Wales soar as ‘shameful’ year-round crisis revealed
23/07/2026 – The Welsh Government must set out how it is going to tackle the overcrowding crisis in our Emergency Departments – as what was formerly a winter crisis has become a year-round problem.
Emergency Medicine in Sudan: Resilience Under Pressure
Emergency medicine has taught me that resilience is not simply about working under pressure; it is about continuing to provide compassionate, safe care when circumstances seem impossible.
‘Horrifying, and a source of shame’: RCEM responds to AgeUK report on delayed discharges
22/07/26 – Dr Ian Higginson, RCEM President responds to Age UK’s latest report on delayed discharge.
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