Dr Hamish McKittrick outlines his journey to choosing Emergency Medicine, offering a clear, fact-based overview for medical students considering specialty training. The blog explains how gaining broad clinical exposure, building a medical portfolio, and developing skills through audits, QIPs, electives, and teaching can support career decision-making. It highlights key features of Emergency Medicine, including varied clinical cases, fast-paced environments, and MDT.

The MRCEM Primary exam is a key milestone for anyone pursuing Emergency Medicine in the UK. This guide breaks down when to sit the exam, costs, booking tips, format, and what to expect on the day. It also shares practical revision strategies, including question banks, high-yield topics, and study planning, helping you prepare effectively, reduce stress, and maximise your chances of passing first time.

Hear about Tess' experience doing a BSc in Urgent and Emergency Care at Plymouth University, based in a major trauma centre for a year and the opportunities this led to!