Key Contacts
Training Programme Director for Acute Medicine – Dr Sarah Gillett, RUH Bath
Head of School of Medicine: Dr Carolyn Mackinlay
Associate Dean for Medicine: Dr Jon Francis
Education programme Manager: Joanne Pickstone
Education programme coordinator: Vacant
Health Education South West Severn supervises all postgraduate medical specialist training in the region.
Information about the Specialty
This is a 4-year training programme in Acute Internal Medicine. Most trainees elect to dual-accredit in General Internal Medicine (GIM) as well, making a 5 year programme altogether.
More information forthcoming.
Training Opportunities in Southwest – Severn
- Experience in clinical and managerial running of an Acute Medical Unit or equivalent.
- Experience in ITU.
- Training in major medical specialties. This includes cardiology, respiratory medicine and care of the elderly.
- Opportunity to specialist skill train in one of a variety of skills from echocardiography to medical education.
The duration of each attachment will depend on the trainees training needs and on mutual agreement with the Training Committee.
The Training Hospitals
- Bristol Royal Infirmary
- North Bristol Hospital Trust
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Gloucester Hospital
- Royal United Hospital Bath
- Weston General Hospital
- Great Western Hospital - Swindon
- Yeovil General Hospital
- Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
Annual Assessment Information
Annual assessments occur for every trainee in the form of the Annual Review of Competence (ARCP). This will take place annually and dates for the forthcoming ARCP in Acute Internal Medicine will be published via the events section.
Related sites
For information on SCE exams, please click here: Specialty Certificate Examinations
If you are looking for information on General Internal Medicine, please click here.
For further information regarding rotations, the curriculum and assessments please contact Sarah Gillett, Acute Medicine Interim TPD.