The Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine operates under the Society of Apothecaries though it is considered a separate organisation with its own registered charity status.

[1] It was established in 2005, shortly after the London bombings where on review it was felt that medical organisations would benefit from training in dealing with extreme situations i.e.

[2] The main focus of the Faculty is the provision of education through its year-long postgraduate diploma Conflict and Catastrophe course.

[3] The faculty awards a student elective prize every year.

[4] The Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophe hold two lectures each year which are open to the public; the Audrey Few Lecture and their Spring Lecture.