Diploma in ICM
The UK Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine [DICM] is an optional examination, held twice a year and open to doctors who have completed Intermediate training or other training acceptable to the Intercollegiate Board.
The main elements of the examination are a dissertation (4,000 to 6,000 words) and vivas based on the dissertation, expanded case summaries from the trainee's educational training record, and on data interpretation. Candidates who have taken a relevant higher degree will be allowed to submit their thesis and, with confirmation of award of the degree, may be excused from the dissertation viva.