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Intensivists in Training Conference 2026

Organised by the College of Intensive Care Medicine
Dates27–27 Nov 2026
LocationManchester, United Kingdom
Trainee£195
Abstracts15 Sept 2026
A one-day College of ICM conference for intensivists in training and the wider MDT, with clinical updates, leadership content, workshops, abstracts and hybrid attendance.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 4 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingThe page highlights direct access to trainers and College leadership,…View detail

The page highlights direct access to trainers and College leadership, plus a closing drinks reception for trainees, trainers and College leaders.

Research ValueA national abstract competition accepts research, audit/QI, case reports, education/training…View detail

A national abstract competition accepts research, audit/QI, case reports, education/training and wellbeing projects, with the top three submissions invited for oral presentation.

Trainee RelevanceCurriculum-mapped clinical, educational, hands-on and leadership sessions are explicitly aimed…View detail

Curriculum-mapped clinical, educational, hands-on and leadership sessions are explicitly aimed at residents preparing for future ICM consultant roles.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Future ICM leadershipCritical care research updatesHaemodynamics and cardiovascular emergenciesComplex pulmonary problemsClimate crisis and ethicsHands-on trainee workshopsAbstract oral and poster presentations
08:30-09:00
Registration
Registration
09:00-09:15
Opening
Opening
Dr Jack Parry Jones
09:15-09:45
Lecture
A Year in Review: Best 2026 Critical Care Studies
Prof Paul Dark
09:45-10:25
Keynote
Talents for All, Opportunity Not! Are We Fair in Training?keynote
Prof Mumtaz Patel
10:25-10:50
Plenary
Meet the College of ICM Leadership
College of ICM leadership, Prof Paul Dark and Prof Mumtaz Patel
10:50-11:10
Break
Break; workshops start at 11:20
11:10-11:35
Lecture
No Rule Fits All: Individualised Haemodynamic Assessments by POCUS
Prof Hatem Soliman
11:35-12:00
Lecture
The Shock Centre
Dr Alastair Proudfoot
12:00-12:25
Lecture
Aortopathies
Ms Ana Lopez Marco
12:25-13:10
Lunch
Lunch; afternoon workshops start at 14:30
12:45-13:10
Lunch session
Money Clinic: Decode your Payslips, Tax, and Pension
TBC
12:45-13:10
Lunch session
Rota Clinic: Electronic Self Rostering System example and how it works
TBC
13:10-13:35
Lecture
New Lung.. New Challenge: Lung Transplant Care in ICU
Dr Mike Charlesworth
13:35-14:00
Lecture
The Bleeding Lungs & Airways / How did I write the book?
Dr Eryl Davies
14:00-14:30
Keynote
Climate Crisiskeynote
Professor Hugh Montgomery OBE
14:30-14:40
Oral presentation
Abstract 1
Presenter TBC
14:40-14:50
Oral presentation
Abstract 2
Presenter TBC
14:50-15:00
Oral presentation
Abstract 3
Presenter TBC
15:00-15:15
Research update
TRIC-BLOCK 2026 - Study Results
Dr Richard O'Sullivan
15:15-15:30
Break
Break
15:30-16:00
Lecture
A Barrister's perspective: Challenging Ethical Cases from Courts!
Mr Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon)
16:00-16:30
Lecture
CART-T and immunotherapy toxicities in ICU
TBC
16:30-17:00
Lecture
Fontan's Circulation in Adult ICU: Top Tips!
Alder Hey Children Hospital PICU Team
17:00-17:15
Close
CICM Awards and Close
Jack Parry Jones and Taqua Dahab
17:15-18:30
Reception
Drinks Reception
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
DJ
Dr Jack Parry Jones
Opening / CICM Awards and Close
PP
Prof Paul Dark
A Year in Review: Best 2026 Critical Care Studies
Keynote
PM
Prof Mumtaz Patel
Royal College of Physicians
Talents for All, Opportunity Not! Are We Fair in Training?
PH
Prof Hatem Soliman
Harefield & KCL
No Rule Fits All: Individualised Haemodynamic Assessments by POCUS
DA
Dr Alastair Proudfoot
Barts Heart Centre
The Shock Centre
MA
Ms Ana Lopez Marco
Barts Heart Centre
Aortopathies
DM
Dr Mike Charlesworth
Wythenshawe SRF Centre
New Lung.. New Challenge: Lung Transplant Care in ICU
DE
Dr Eryl Davies
Wythenshawe SRF Centre
The Bleeding Lungs & Airways / How did I write the book?
Keynote
PH
Professor Hugh Montgomery OBE
Climate Crisis
DR
Dr Richard O'Sullivan
TRIC-BLOCK 2026 - Study Results
MA
Mr Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon)
LEPU Barrister
A Barrister's perspective: Challenging Ethical Cases from Courts!
NS
Niamh Sexton
Alder Hey Children Hospital PICU Team
Stabilise to Transfer the Sick Child Simulation workshop
PB
Professor Brendan McGrath
Tracheostomy Masterclass
DM
Dr Manoj Wickramasinghe
Leeds FUSIC team
POCUS Masterclass
DM
Dr Matthew Needham
QI in ICM Masterclass
LF
Luke Flower
TRIC: How to Lead a National Study as a Resident Doctor
DP
Dhruv Parekh
TRIC: How to Lead a National Study as a Resident Doctor
AbstractsOpen · 15 Sept 2026
Abstract submissions are open
Deadline: 15 September 2026
What You Can Submit
posteroralcase reportaudit/QIPeducation or training projectwellbeing project
Submission Specifications
Prizes
Prize for best oral presentation plus two poster prizes for visual data display and compelling presentation of ideas
Structure
Background, Methods, Results and Discussion; case reports use Description and Discussion
Word Limit
Maximum 300 words, excluding tables, figures and references
Eligibility
Abstracts that have been presented at other conferences are eligible for submission to the IiT conference
Figures Tables
Tables and figures are excluded from the 300-word count; the judging criteria PDF was opened visually in-browser after user permission, but direct text extraction/download was blocked by Cloudflare.
Approval Consent
Appropriate regulatory or ethical approval, or patient consent, must be obtained before submission
Submission Method
Send submissions to contact@ficm.ac.uk
Judging Criteria Pdf
Opened in the in-app browser after user PDF permission. The visible Innovation (Research/QIP) rubric scores relevance to intensive care medicine, originality/innovation, scientific rigour, clarity/coherence, and significance/impact; later PDF pages are present for other categories but could not be text-extracted from the Cloudflare-gated PDF response in this run.
Presentation Selection
Submitters can choose poster only or ask to be considered for oral presentation; the three top-scoring submissions are invited to present orally
Innovation Research Qip Rubric
Relevance to intensive care medicine 0-2 marks; originality/innovation 0-2 marks; scientific rigour includes appropriate design, justified methodology and statistical analysis where necessary; clarity/coherence includes clear writing, organised sections and defined abbreviations; significance/impact is scored separately.
Categories & Recommended Topics
Original research
Audit or quality improvement projects
Case reports
Education or training projects
Wellbeing projects
Costs & registrationTrainee tickets £195
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£170
Standard registration£225
Trainee / IMT£195
Dates & deadlines2 key dates
15 Sept 2026
Abstract submission deadline
27 Nov 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelThe Mercure, Manchester · Manchester
OnlineOnline attendance is available for all members.
Venue DetailsThe Mercure, Manchester; the FICM page states in-person attendance at The Mercure, Manchester plus online attendance for members.
MedicMess tips6 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • The judging criteria PDF includes a separate Innovation (Research/QIP) rubric; direct file download is Cloudflare-gated, so check the official PDF visually for category-specific scoring before final submission.
  • Workshops run concurrently with the main programme and spaces are limited, so check programme and workshop tabs when booking.
  • The public Eventsforce registration route requires an email address before deeper booking details are visible.
  • In-person trainee early-bird attendance is GBP 170 and standard in-person trainee attendance is GBP 195.
  • The page states 5 CPD credits TBC, so verify the final CPD position before claiming points.
  • Abstract submission deadline is 15 September 2026; submissions are sent to contact@ficm.ac.uk.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

The Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 is a one-day College of ICM meeting in Manchester for intensivists in training and the wider multidisciplinary team, with online attendance available for members. The programme is mapped to the ICM curriculum and combines clinical updates, training and leadership sessions, hands-on workshops and direct contact with regional and national trainers and College leadership. The visible agenda includes opening plenary content, 2026 critical care studies, fairness in training, haemodynamic assessment, shock, aortopathies, lung transplantation, ethical cases, CAR-T and immunotherapy toxicities, Fontan physiology and a closing drinks reception.

The abstract competition is open for original research, audit or QI, case reports, education or training projects and wellbeing projects. Abstracts are limited to 300 words, excluding tables, figures and references. Most submissions use Background, Methods, Results and Discussion, while case reports use Description and Discussion. Submitters must have appropriate regulatory or ethical approval, or patient consent, before submission. Authors can submit for poster only or ask to be considered for oral presentation; the three top-scoring submissions are invited to present orally. The submission deadline is 15 September 2026. Pricing is visible for in-person trainee attendance (early bird GBP 170, standard GBP 195) and online attendance, including FICM trainee/nurse/ACCP GBP 155, FICM member GBP 190, non-member GBP 225, senior fellow GBP 75 and core/foundation GBP 45. The page states 5 CPD credits TBC and does not publish a general registration closing date.

Frequently asked
When is Intensivists in Training Conference 2026?
Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 takes place 27–27 Nov 2026 in The Mercure, Manchester, Manchester.
Where is Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 held?
Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 is held at The Mercure, Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom. A virtual/hybrid attendance option is available.
What is the abstract submission deadline for Intensivists in Training Conference 2026?
Abstract submissions close on 15 Sept 2026.
How much does Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 cost?
Registration is £195 for trainees, £225 standard.
Is Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 CPD accredited?
Yes — Intensivists in Training Conference 2026 is CPD accredited (5 CPD points).
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