Recruitment Data
Welcome to the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine’s Recruitment Data hub. This page provides access to key information on the recruitment and progression of doctors training in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) across the UK.
📘 Annual Recruitment Report 2024
The latest FICM Annual Recruitment Report offers an in-depth look at trends in recruitment, training outcomes, and workforce development within the ICM specialty. Drawing from national data, this report provides a transparent view of:
- Application and appointment statistics
- Gender and specialty background demographics
- Completion of training (CCT) and specialist register entries via the Portfolio Pathway
- Regional recruitment variation
- Trends in Less Than Full-Time training and programme attrition
📊 This report supports evidence-based planning and policy for the future of the ICM workforce.
🧭 Highlights from the 2024 Report
- 143 doctors completed ICM training (CCT) in 2024 – a record high.
- Shift toward gender balance: 31% of current trainees identify as female, up from 24% in the 2019 consultant census.
- Attrition rate from 2012–2024 stands at 10.38%, now being tracked annually.
- Changing entry routes: Internal Medicine is an increasingly common pathway into ICM training.
- 15 doctors successfully joined the specialist register via the Portfolio Pathway in 2024 – the highest number to date.
🧑⚕️ Who Is This For?
This data is valuable for:
- Intensivists in Training and prospective applicants
- Clinical leads and training programme directors
- NHS planners and HR professionals
- Medical educators and policymakers
- Researchers tracking workforce trends
🔄 What’s Next?
Beginning in 2025:
- FICM will launch an annual CCT Holders Survey.
- New insights on Less Than Full-Time training will be published.
- Regional data will be analysed in more detail to support local planning.
📬 Stay Connected
Follow @FICMNews or visit ficm.ac.uk for the latest on ICM workforce updates and future recruitment data.
