ACCS Training

ACCS training within the region offers exciting, fulfilling yet challenging opportunity for the post-FY2 equivalent doctors to embark in a career in Emergency Medicine. Trainees have the opportunity to work, live in and enjoy the many attractions of training within Edinburgh and the regions. 

The 3 year programme offers a diverse and comprehensive exposure to Emergency Medicine and the allied specialties of ACCS. The first 2 years include 6month rotations in Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine with the regions offering a complete experience across the training sites. The 3rd specialty specific year allows further exposure to EM and paediatric EM at the RHCYP. 

One of the main strengths of ACCS training within the regions is the comprehensive support mechanisms both formal and informal that allow the trainee to develop and enhance their technical and non-technical skills of the 3years. Enthusiastic Clinical and Educational Supervisors offer practical, professional and pastoral support to mentor the trainee to mature and flourish during their ACCS training. 

Plentiful opportunities exist to attain the necessary competencies for all stages of training and preparation for MRCEM while working in one of the busiest EDs in Scotland. There is a well established research and academic group within the region (link to Emerge page) that can support, develop both research and audit activity of individual trainees. Teaching offers the opportunity to consolidate both the theory and practical skills and is well supported by all consultants. 

Competitive recruitment is nationally organised through the London Deanery for all Scottish regions. The online process usually opens in November with selection occurring in February for commencement in August. 

Why should you choose South East Scotland? Quite simply, we are one of the best regions to train in and a sense of belonging to the ‘Family of Emergency Medicine’. 

If EM is a career for you or you want further advice or information, please contact: 

Dr Gillian Pickering 
TPD SES 
gillian.pickering@nhs.scot