Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine · Professional Society · UK
Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care
FPHC
SpecialtyPre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care is part of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and represents a growing community of pre-hospital care professionals including paramedics, nurses, and doctors. The Faculty offers a fully inclusive membership structure with multiple levels based on competency frameworks, examination qualifications (FIMC, DIMC, DRTM, DUMC, DMIM), and Faculty Accreditation pathways for consultant-level practitioners.
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Specialty
Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine
Abbreviation
FPHC
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Competency framework A, B + C | £20 |
| Advanced Provider | Competency framework D, E + F | £30 |
| Practitioner | Competency framework G | £65 |
| Advanced Practitioner Member | Competency framework H, DIMC holders | £65 |
| Advanced Practitioner Fellow | Competency framework H, FIMC holders (UK) | £135 |
| Advanced Practitioner Fellow | Competency framework H, FIMC holders (overseas) | £95 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
PHEMnet Online Portfolio
Complimentary access to PHEMnet online portfolio for members
Foundation Material for Immediate Care
Digital format materials (previously known as Generic Core Material) issued to all members as a member benefit
FPHC Website Resources
Access to FPHC website packed with useful information, resources, Consensus and Position Statements
Social Media Communities
Access to four platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky) to facilitate pre-hospital care communities of practice
RCSEd Membership-Only Pages
Access to RCSEd website membership-only pages with educational and training resources, podcasts, webinars, videos, presentations, documents, and Acland Anatomy access
Committee and Group Participation
Opportunities to become a member of Faculty committees or groups that actively influence developments within the Faculty and across the profession
Library Services
Personal library services using well-resourced medical and surgical library with latest texts, journals, and electronic resources
Ten Hill Place Hotel Discount
15% discount on best available rate at the College's hotel
Discounted Conference Entry
Discounted entry to the BASICS & FPHC Annual Conference
Café Bar Discount
15% discount on drinks in the College's Café Bar at Ten Hill Place
Venue Discounts
Discounted rates on meetings, events and celebrations at the College's venues through RCSEd Commercial Enterprises
Free Museum Entry
Free entry to the Surgeons' Hall Museums
EVENTS Events & Conferences
BASICS & FPHC Annual Conference
Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Student and Trainee Group (STG)
A dedicated group for students and junior trainees within the Faculty providing representation and support
STG Funding
Funding available for recognised student organisations and groups to support events or initiatives that advance student and junior education in PHEM. Applications reviewed quarterly in February, May, August and November. Successful applications have included start-up costs, educational resources, and event support funding.
STG Annual Essay Competition
Annual essay competition for students and trainees in PHEM
National Teaching Programme
Structured teaching programme available to students and trainees
STG Elective Programme
Elective programme available to student and trainee group members
Student Resources
Dedicated student resources available through the Student Hub
FPHC Medal Award
Annual recognition award given to practitioners who have made significant contributions to pre-hospital care (for members in good standing)
Gibson Professorship
Bi-annual award recognizing practitioners with significant clinical contributions and development of the scientific basis and education of pre-hospital care
Faculty Examinations
Multiple examination pathways available: FIMC (Fellowship in Immediate Medical Care), DIMC (Diploma in Immediate Medical Care), DRTM (Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine), DUMC (Diploma in Urgent Medical Care), DMIM (Diploma in Major Incident Management)
Faculty Accreditation Pathway
Pathway for paramedics, nurses and doctors to be formally recognized as operating at consultant-level equivalent, accessible to those unable to undertake PHEM sub-specialty training