title: Preparing for the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
abstract: The Diploma in Immediate Medical Care of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is recognized as the current 'gold standard' assessment for pre-hospital care practitioners. This article discusses the format of the examination and offers potential candidates advice on preparing for it.
authors.affiliation: James Cook University Hospital, Department of Academic Emergency Medicine, Education Centre, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW, UK. drsimonleclerc@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Le Clerc
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000193:education*; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical; D006113:United Kingdom