IMPACT faculty role
IMPACT (Ill Medical Patients’ Acute Care and Treatment) is a two-day course focused on the principles and practice of acute medical care. It is designed to support trainees in developing the skills required to assess and manage acutely unwell patients.
Who can apply?
We're are looking for clinicians who are interested in contributing to the delivery of the course as faculty members.
To join the IMPACT faculty, you should:
- Be a consultant, associate specialist, or specialty registrar (ST3 or above) in acute medicine or a related specialty
- Hold MRCP, FRCA, FRCS (A&E), or an equivalent higher medical qualification.
In some cases, specialist nurses or allied healthcare professionals (such as resuscitation officers) working in acute medicine may be considered at the discretion of the course director. Most faculty members are doctors.
Experience and preparation
All faculty members must have completed some form of instructor training before teaching on an IMPACT course. This may include:
- A Generic Instructor Course (GIC)
- An advanced life support course
- An IMPACT Instructor Training Day
It is recommended that faculty have observed an IMPACT course beforehand. However, this is not essential if the course director is satisfied that you are familiar with the course content and teaching approach
Benefits for you
- Attend a free, half-day course at the College
- Develop your teaching and educational skills
- Contribute to the training of postgraduate clinicians
- Build your professional network across acute specialties
- Support and influence the development of trainees
- Refreshments and catering provided
The course will prepare you for teaching on the IMPACT course.
The normal £150 fee for this course will be waived for participants who sign up to teach on two IMPACT courses over the following year. Please email us to find out more: impact@rcpsg.ac.uk