Core Specialist Training (CSTEM)

How to apply

All applicants for the CSTEM programme at RCSI must:

Submit evidence to prove eligibility and commencement of registration on the trainee division of the Irish Medical Council at the time of application on the trainee division of the Irish Medical Council at the time of application.
Be able to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues – details of which are outlined in the HSE's English language requirements.
Familiarise themselves with the allocation of places 2021 document.

Applications have now closed for the Core Specialist Training Programme in Emergency Medicine 2021 intakes.

The interviews will take place on an assigned date or dates and specified time/times for each candidate. The interview may take place in a specified location or embassy locations for all stakeholders. The interview may take the form of a face to face or a virtualised situation. The interview may be subject to change due to situational and or advisories from public health officials and ISPTC /RCSI.

A step-by-step guide on how to apply is available below.

Online guidance video

For further information on CSTEM, please contact us at cstem@rcsi.ie or +353 1 402 2240.

We also recommend you visit our portal EMNow for access to policies, procedures and guidelines relating to training and trainee support.