Diploma in the Medical Care of Catastrophes
Established 1994
The Diploma is designed to demonstrate thorough specialist knowledge for those
practitioners who are required to provide a medical and surgical response at the
scene of major man-made and natural disasters. It is intended for civilian and
military physicians, surgeons, dentists and nurses, who will work as members of
medical response teams.
By means of a series of training modules, it co-ordinates the preparation of
personnel and establishes a level of skill for those working in the catastrophe
situation. It is also intended to provide a means by which organisations can identify
suitable personnel from those who volunteer to respond to such worldwide crises.
The Examination is designed to assess the candidate's cross-specialty and organisational
knowledge and awareness for the provision of a variety of medical and surgical
responses. The Examination may be attempted in one or two parts. Entry requirements
are as follows:
Part I - completion of Modules 1-5
Part II - success at Part I and completion of Modules 6-7
The Examination is split into two parts in order to assist those candidates who
need time to prepare suitable material for Module 6 (the dissertation). Both parts
may be taken together provided that all 7 modules have been completed and the
candidate has at least 2 years' postgraduate experience.
The Society holds a library of dissertations written by diplomates and candidates
are welcome to visit the Hall, by appointment, to study these books in preparation
for Part II of the examination.
In addition to the London dates, the Examination is also held, each March, at
the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Washington.
The Society also runs a 12-month course designed to be taken either as a whole
or in Modules to fulfil the requirements for admission to the examination. It
is held in London on alternate Saturday mornings and begins each January. Details
are available from the link at the bottom of this page or from the Course Administrator
(FacultyCC@apothecaries.org).
Examination documentation
Guide to the Diploma in The Medical Care of Catastrophes (DMCC)
(incorporating
the Regulations and Syllabus)
Administrative Guidance for Candidates
List of successful dissertations 1994 - 2009
Application forms
First time entry to Part I:
First time entry to Part II:
Re-entry to Part I:
Re-entry to Part II
Request for special examination arrangments:
Examination Review and Appeal Procedure
Examination Review and Appeal Procedure
Useful links
Catastrophe & Conflict Medicine course
RSM Catastrophe & Conflict Forum
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