A prestigious one-day national conference held every two years, dedicated to inspiring the next generation of pre-hospital clinicians, championing under-represented groups, and publicising cutting-edge research and innovation in pre-hospital emergency medicine. The next conference will take place in Winter 2027 (PREPARED27).
Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) is one of the most competitive, high-consequence specialties in acute care. Historically, application pathways have appeared opaque, and under-represented clinicians, particularly female doctors and paramedics, have faced systemic friction in accessing mentorship and leadership roles.
PREPARED was established by Emerge Medical to demystify national recruitment, provide transparent roadmap guidance, and champion diversity across prehospital medical teams. Through open masterclasses, candid panel discussions, and multi-professional collaboration, the conference equips attendees with the confidence, clinical mindset, and strategic portfolio skills needed to excel.
The conference schedule is structured across four interlinked thematic pillars designed to guide delegates from foundation training to senior clinical appointment.
An in-depth exploration of strategies for developing a robust foundation in Prehospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) skills. It featured presentations on various fellowships that directly align with the core PHEM skillset, as well as an insight into academic qualifications that provide a strong grounding in PHEM. Delivered by a panel of experienced prehospital and retrieval consultants.
A transparent, unfiltered breakdown of transitioning from core medical and surgical training into competitive national PHEM sub-speciality posts. Top-ranked candidates and national selectors dissect application scoring, interview stations, and long-term career planning.
Dedicated to breaking glass ceilings in acute trauma. This session features senior female clinical leaders, diverse voices from across UK retrieval services, and operational crew members discussing non-technical performance, inclusive leadership, and mutual support networks.
A premier national platform for trainees, medical students, paramedics, and researchers to publish and present original research, clinical audits, quality improvement projects, and technological innovations in pre-hospital care.
PREPARED convenes leading pre-hospital clinicians, emergency physicians, critical care paramedics, and operational retrieval leaders from across the UK:
Our biennial poster competition attracts submissions from medical schools, ambulance trusts, and major trauma centres nationwide. Categories include original resuscitation science, hyperacute trauma interventions, pre-hospital medical education, and quality improvement.
Shortlisted abstracts receive formal presentation certificates, evaluation from consultant research panels, and opportunities to connect with principal investigators for multi-centre trials.
Following the tremendous success of PREPARED25, our next biennial national conference will take place in Winter 2027 (PREPARED27). Whether you are an aspiring pre-hospital clinician, an academic researcher wishing to submit an abstract, or an organisation seeking partnership opportunities, register your interest below.