Emergency Medicine · Professional Society · UK
Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM
SpecialtyEmergency Medicine
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is the professional body for Emergency Medicine in the UK, supporting clinicians throughout their careers through education, training, research grants, events and advocacy.
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Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Abbreviation
RCEM
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate | Those interested in emergency medicine but not yet fully qualified | — |
| Associate | Associate membership for those working in or related to emergency medicine | — |
| Member (MRCEM) | Doctors who have passed the MRCEM examination | — |
| Fellow (FRCEM) | Doctors who have passed the FRCEM examination | — |
| Associate Fellow | Doctors working in substantive EM posts who meet specific criteria including years of experience | — |
| Honorary Fellow | Individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Emergency Medicine, nominated by Fellows | — |
| Retired Member/Fellow | Members retired from NHS work without a licence to practice | — |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
RCEMLearning
Access to the RCEM eLearning platform providing a huge variety of frequently updated interactive learning sessions, assessment methods, critical appraisal support and FOAMed content.
Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ)
Access to the leading international journal reporting developments and advances in emergency medicine and acute care, included as part of most membership categories.
RCEM ePortfolio
Access to a bespoke learning record platform allowing members to create and maintain learning, evidence and achievement data to support professional development and training.
Post-nominal letters
Eligible members may use FRCEM or MRCEM post-nominal letters upon passing the respective examinations.
Event discounts
Exclusive member-only discounts for RCEM events, conferences, membership subscriptions and lifestyle rewards.
Clinical guidelines and safety resources
Access to EM safety flashes/alerts, guidelines and statements, clinical guidelines, toolkits and best practice guidance.
EM Community Access
Access to the wider EM community through events, training days, and networking opportunities facilitated by the College.
Committees
Access to over 60 committees dedicated to supporting all aspects of Emergency Medicine and EM clinicians.
TOTUM Pro cards
Eligible members can access NUS TOTUM Pro cards for discounts on products and services.
RCEM Lifestyle Rewards
Exclusive discounts on a wide range of luxury products, services and experiences.
Tax relief
Membership fees qualify for tax relief at the highest marginal rate for UK taxpayers.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
2026-04-28
RCEM Annual Conference 2026
Conference
2026-05-12
Scottish EM Conference 2026
Edinburgh · Conference
ACP Conference 2026
Manchester · Conference
2026-07-02
PEM Conference 2026
Bristol · Conference
2026-06-05
Northern Ireland CPD Day 2026
Northern Ireland · Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
RCEM TERN Fellowship
Provides up to 50% of salary (capped at £33,000/year) over two years for EM trainees at ST3 or above to develop and deliver trainee-led multicentre research projects.
RCEM Doctoral Fellowship
PhD Fellowship contributing £40,000/year (total £120,000 over 3 years) towards salary costs for EM clinicians (CT1 and above) wishing to undertake a PhD.
RCEM Research Grants
Grants up to £15,000 for research projects relevant to emergency medicine; particularly encouraged for trainees, specialty doctors, and consultants within five years of CCT.
RCEM Undergraduate Essay Prize
Annual prizes of £500, one-year membership, and conference attendance for undergraduate students submitting original research or QI essays in emergency medicine.
Rod Little Prize
Annual award for the UK-based trainee with outstanding research presented at the RCEM Annual Scientific Conference.
Alison Gourdie Prize
Award of up to £5,000 for training grade doctors and consultants within five years of appointment to support travel and/or research in emergency medicine.
Beth Christian Award
Travelling scholarship grant of up to £2,500 to support travel to Australasia for EM trainees and consultants within five years of appointment who are RCEM members in good standing.
Emergency Medicine Trainees Association (EMTA)
A dedicated association for EM trainees affiliated with RCEM, providing representation, community and support.
RCEM/NIHR Associate Professor Scheme
Scheme recognising and supporting NHS clinicians delivering high quality research, providing mentorship, academic support and a three-year title.