In response to the new requirement for 12 hours of simulation training in the GIM (General Internal Medicine) stage 2 curriculum, GIMME (General Internal Medicine Medical Emergencies) is a novel simulation course for GIM registrars. GIMME has been successfully running for all Yorkshire and Humber IM Stage 2 trainees for over 18 months. We recognised that there was a lack of simulation courses available across the country for GIM Registrars, so we wanted to design a course which could broaden these opportunities.
Whilst managing acutely unwell patients, GIM registrars are also expected to co-ordinate and supervise other junior doctors, offer advice to other specialities, and deal with bed states. This course covers these more nuanced aspects of the role and improves confidence in what is the most daunting and unsupervised part of the job.
We are delighted to be opening this course up to ST4-7 trainees outside of the region to book onto, please read the information below to find out more about GIMME and how you can book on.
Course information
Duration: One day (8:45am-5pm) 
Dates:
- 11th June 2025
- 18th June 2025
- 16th July 2025
- 23rd July 2025
- 30th July 2025
Cost: £450
Location: Montagu Clinical Simulation Centre
Montagu Hospital
Adwick Road
Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 0AZ
Course Facilitators
–Alice Tipton, Consultant, Acute and General internal Medicine and Associate Director of Education (Simulation) at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
–Susan Chatfield, Consultant, Acute and General internal Medicine at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals.
Course content
- Perform an A-E assessment of the acutely unwell patient and identify a differential diagnosis
- Opportunity for collaborative discussion of the technical management of acutely unwell patients from the perspectives of different medical specialists, including appropriate use of protocols and guidelines
- Consideration of the non-technical factors surrounding the management of acutely unwell patients
- Discuss the practicalities and considerations for transferring a potentially unstable patient
- Discuss strategies for addressing the leadership and management elements of the medical registrar role out of hours.
Who the course is for
This course is designed for General Internal Medicine (GIM) registrars.
How to book onto GIMME Course
If you would like to book onto the GIMME course please fill in this online form. If you would like more information about the course please do not hesitate to contact dbth.clinical.simulation@nhs.net.
Comments from past GIMME attendees
“Different scenarios from most simulation courses, very relevant, great chance to debrief in a safe environment”
“Very realistic and difficult scenarios, which would help me in managing emergency patients. Very friendly, non-judgemental approach by mentors.”
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