We have a fantastic range of onsite activities at the Annual Conference designed to support wellbeing, encourage networking, enhance skills, help you explore Birmingham, and give you the chance to catch up with colleagues in a great setting.
If wish to register for a social event, please call us on 020 3931 0700 as the online booking form has now closed.
OSCE mock station
Candidate sessions have sold out, examiner sessions are still open for registration.
This year’s Annual Conference features an opportunity to experience an immersive mock OSCE station, designed by the Lead Examiner for the MRCEM OSCE and delivered by the Exams team with professional role players. All Candidate places are now filled – but there are still opportunities to join us and play the part of an Examiner!
Why take part?
- Gain a first-hand understanding of the RCEM OSCE environment
- See exactly how Examiners are briefed, instructed, and guided
- Learn how trainee performance is judged across key domains
- Experience the Examiner’s iPad marking system used in both MRCEM and FRCEM OSCEs
- Experience the dynamic between examiner, role player, and candidate
Who is this for?
This is an ideal opportunity for:
- Trainers or supervisors supporting trainees through exams
- Trainees preparing for future MRCEM or FRCEM OSCE attempts
- Clinicians curious about the structure and setup of OSCE’s, as well as their scoring, and design
- Clinicians interested in becoming an Examiner with the College
What to expect
You will take part in a realistic OSCE scenario, specially developed by our Lead Examiner, featuring trained role players (patients, nurses, etc.). Step into the role of an Examiner to see the OSCE from the other side of the table, you’ll receive the same instructions and materials given to trained RCEM examiners, observe the candidate’s performance up close, and provide a judgement against the official domains.
Date: Tuesday 28 April
Time: 13:45 – 17:15
Location: Exhibition Hall 3, ICC
Price: Free to event attendees on day 1
Conference drinks reception - no registration required
On day one of the conference, we invite you to join us for a complimentary drinks reception featuring live music, a selection of canapés, and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a fantastic opportunity to unwind after a day of learning, reflect on your experiences, and connect with colleagues from across the Emergency Medicine community.
Date: Tuesday 28 April
Time: 17:15-18:15
Location: Exhibition Hall 3, ICC
Price: Free to event attendees on day 1
RCEM Committee talks - no registration required
A range of RCEM Committees will present short talks at the RCEM stand during lunchtimes, covering a variety of topics shaping emergency medicine today. These 10-minute sessions offer a great opportunity to gain insight into current projects, priorities and areas of focus across the College. If you’re interested in learning more about a committee’s work, come along and get involved.
Date: Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 April
Times: Various throughout lunchtimes
Location: RCEM stand in the exhibition, Hall 3
Price: Free to event attendees with a conference ticket for the relevant day(s)
Day 1, Tuesday 28 April
- RCEM QI – Adolescent Mental Health Quality Improvement Project, 13.40 – 13.50
- EMTA: EMTA Survey 2025 Insights: Using Data to Drive Change, 13.30 – 13.40
- Global Emergency Medicine: Global Emergency Medicine Opportunities for RCEM members to support RCEM GEM partnerships, 13.50 – 14.00
- Guidelines for Provision of Emergency Medicine Guidelines for Provision of Emergency Medicine, 14.00 – 14.10
Day 2, Wednesday 29 April
- EDI: RCEM Belonging Roadmap, 13.30 – 13.40
- Best Practice Committee: Designing usable emergency medicine guidelines: Balancing speed, safety, opportunity cost, and collaboration in national guidance development, 13.40 – 13.50
- Gender Equity Committee: RCEM National Time Out of Training Guidelines, 13.50 – 14.00
- NAP8 SLWG: NAP8: Regional Anaesthesia and Complications Audit, 14.00 – 14.10
Day 3, Thursday 30 April
- Toxicology SIG, 13.20 – 13.30
- EMSAS: EMSAS handbook, 13.30 – 13.40
5km run - no registration required
All delegates are welcome to join the 5km run. This will start from the ICC entrance and end back in the same location. Post-run there will be some healthy snacks for breakfast provided. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and wellbeing during the run, and should only undertake such an activity to the extent they are comfortable with, and which reflects their level of fitness.
No registration required – just turn up
Date: Wednesday 29 April
Time: 07.30
Price: Free for all event attendees
Morning yoga session
Ease into your morning with an energising and invigorating yoga practice synchronising movement with the breath. This 45-minute morning awakening slow flow yoga is open to all levels of yoga practice. All equipment including mats will be provided, but delegates can bring their own if they’d like to. Please wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in.
Date: Thursday 30 April
Time: 07:45 – 08:30
Location: Exec Room 2, ICC
Price: Free for all events attendees
Birmingham walking tour
At the end of day of the Annual Conference 2026, why not see Birmingham through a true Brummie’s eyes on this 1.5-hour walking tour led by a local expert. Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant sights and sounds as you journey through centuries of history – discovering how a humble market town transformed into the UK’s second-largest city.
What’s included in the tour:
- St Philip’s Cathedral
- Broad Street
- Centenary Square
- Symphony Hall
- Victoria Square
- Iconic Canals
- And some hidden treasures too!
Date: Wednesday 29 April
Time: 17.40 – 19.10
Price: Free to event attendees on day 2
People, Planet, Pint
Green ED drinks
Date: Wednesday 29 April
Time: 17.45 – 19.00
Location: Prince of Wales Pub, 84 Cambridge Street, Birmingham from 5:45
Price: Free for all events attendees
Student drinks
Student drinks
The Recruitment and Careers Committee are excited to invite you to an informal social gathering on Wednesday 29 April at 18:00! We’ll meet at Stable Pizza, conveniently located just a short walk from the Annual Conference venue. It’s the perfect spot to unwind after the day’s sessions.
This relaxed get-together is a fantastic opportunity to chat about all things Emergency Medicine, share experiences, and connect with likeminded colleagues at every stage of their careers. Whether you’re keen to discuss recruitment, explore future career pathways, or simply enjoy some good conversation, you’ll be in great company.
Come along for an evening of pizza, drinks, and great conversations – we’d love to see you there! We will be providing Pizza to suit all dietary requirements. Drinks are available for purchase.
Date: Wednesday 29 April
Time: 18.00 – 20.30
Location: 115 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BE
Price: Free for all events attendees
Pre-conference drinks - no registration required
Pre-conference drinks – no registration required
Start your Annual Conference experience by joining other attendees for an informal drink and meet-up on Monday 27 April at 18.00. The drinks will take place at The Old Joint Stock – Fuller’s Pub and Theatre in Birmingham in the heart of Birmingham. This is an ideal chance if you’re attending on your own or joining an RCEM event for the first time to meet other Clinicians and make connections before the conference begins.
A limited selection of complimentary drinks and food will be provided.
Date: Monday 27 April
Time: 18.00 – 20:00
Location: Chatwin Room, Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre, 4 Temple Row W, Birmingham B2 5NY
Price: Free for all events attendees
Medical escape room
Can you complete the fiendishly difficult Escape ER? Solve a collection of clinical puzzles, riddles and conundrums to make a clever diagnosis and get ultimate bragging rights.
We’re running an Emergency Medicine themed escape room for one day only on day 2 of the Annual Conference, Wednesday 29 April. No prior escape room experience required, but experience of emergency medicine a real advantage. Expect each game to take an hour.
Date: Wednesday 29 April
Time: 9.00 – 17.00
Location: Exhibition Hall 3, ICC
Price: Free to event attendees on day 2