Registration for WICM 26 opens early next year

WICM 2026

The international Wellington Intensive Care Medicine course returns for the fourteenth time in 2026

4 days

of focussed exam practice & technique

36 candidates

only to ensure individualised teaching

16 years

of experience supporting hundreds of international trainees

About WICM 26

WICM is an annual course for candidates studying for the adult fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine

The course began in 2010 to provide a local programme for New Zealand trainees. It has grown year-on-year and now welcomes trainees from all around Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

The 2026 course runs over four days and is based in the 36 bed tertiary ICU of Wellington Regional Hospital in Wellington, the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Why WICM?

The Faculty

The international faculty come from a wide range of ICUs and are invited for their educational expertise and passion for teaching. Some are graduates of previous year's courses. Some are CICM examiners, able to give you insight into the exam process.

Exam Focussed

The course uses a mixture of interactive teaching, simulation, practice exam questions, vivas and clinical 'hot case' scenarios in a tertiary ICU. We teach exam technique and summarise relevant knowledge, particularly in areas that are often misunderstood or often poorly explained.

Limited Places

Numbers are capped at thirty six to ensure that course quality is maintained. We provide a supportive environment where the focus is on each individual, not lecturing to hundreds.

Suitable For All

The course will cover content relevant to the entire second part of the Fellowship exam. As such it is suitable for both those imminently sitting the clinical component as well as candidates earlier on in their exam preparation. All candidates will have both 'hot case' & viva practice and the opportunity to observe.

Location

Wellington Regional Hospital
Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington

Wellington Regional Hospital is situated in the suburb of Newtown, about 10 minutes drive from both Wellington International Airport & Wellington CBD.

The clinical component of the course occurs in the 36 bed tertiary Wellington ICU. Lectures & vivas are held in the on-site hospital education centre.

More information on the hospital, including maps and how to get there by public transport are available here.

INTERACTIVE MAP

Timetable

The course timetable will be available here when finalised. The previous year's can be downloaded in the meantime by selecting the image.

100%

of WICM 25 candidates said that attending the course had increased their chance of passing the exam

All 36

WICM 25 candidates said they would recommend the course to colleagues

Previous course feedback:

  • "I have done two other fellowship exam courses and I have enjoyed this one the most. Everyone was very supportive and encouraging. Although nervous, I never felt stupid or pitied. The atmosphere of 'we've all gone through it' instead of 'you have to go through it' was helpful and invigorating."

    WICM 19 candidate

    "I am so grateful to the diligent course organisers and an experienced and diverse faculty. WICM is a great achievement. I got what I was looking for - supportive learning environment, targeted content specific to my needs (weak spots!) and a wonderful group of individuals to mingle with."

    WICM 23 candidate

    "All tutors are very experienced and helpful. I like the structure of the course i.e. mix of didactic components and exam-like experience. The hot case bingo and simulations were my favourites. Good to teach data interpretation as pub quiz so we were more engaged and could actually experience the time pressure just like in exam."

    WICM 18 candidate

  • "Super impressed with all sessions. All stations were very relevant to study. Hot cases - patients were varied and interesting. Feedback was helpful and felt like a real exam. Greatly appreciated the free wifi password and daily coffee vouchers (so thoughtful). Wellington ICU consultants clearly enjoy working together and the course highlights what a wonderful group they are!"

    WICM 19 candidate

    "Best course I’ve ever been to on anything. It is such a vulnerable time for us and the effort & support shown was felt by all candidates I believe. Thank you!"

    WICM 25 candidate

    "Excellent course, hot cases brilliantly well organised, set to great level to help understand where you are at as a candidate. Well done!"

    WICM 25 candidate

  • "I am so grateful to the diligent course organisers and an experienced and diverse faculty. WICM is a great achievement. I got what I was looking for - supportive learning environment, targeted content specific to my needs (weak spots!) and a wonderful group of individuals to mingle with. The use of exam conditions was hard, but crucial to preparation. I will thoroughly recommend this to others."

    WICM 23 candidate

    "This is a very good course. After completion, you can appreciate that it is a complete product. All of the faculty are to a high credible standard and are, importantly, supportive."

    WICM 19 candidate

    "This course was excellent. Being able to observe and also perform hot cases and vivas with examiners and senior faculty really gave me an opportunity to see what works and what doesn't work for me - there is no other way I would have been able to get this feedback or learning experience in such a short period of time."

    WICM 23 candidate

Registration & Cost

All candidates are exposed to all components of the course. The course fee covers attendance at all 4 days, course catering, unlimited barista coffee, and the course dinner for all candidates.

Accommodation is NOT included.

COURSE FEE

NZ$2200

  • Attendance at all 4 days
  • All lectures
  • Simulation, communication & equipment sessions
  • Hot Case practice
  • Viva practice
  • Observation of other candidates

The Wellington Intensive Care Medicine Course is a not-for-profit registered charitable trust. Registration fees cover flights & accommodation for international & national faculty, catering costs & venue hire. The course organisers & all the faculty donate their time for free.

The course receives no sponsorship from industry or professional societies. The price above includes NZ GST at 15%

Course Resources

Some of the resources used in previous WICM courses are available to download for free from the link below.

WICM RESOURCES

WICM

Helping candidates achieve ICM Fellowship since 2010

WICM Committee

  • Dr Colin Barnes
  • Dr Kate Tietjens
  • Dr Alex Psirides

WICM Administrator