ACEM congratulates FACEMs Dr Paul Gaudry, Dr Richard Harrod and Associate Professor Anthony Holley who were each recognised for their services to emergency medicine.
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Support from friends and family helps manage the eternal juggle
FACEM and “fitness addict” Dr Roxy Shahtahmasebi is grateful for the ability to be there for her two children while maintaining her sense of identity – “and sanity” – by working part-time.
Premier's Award win a “wonderful recognition of the value of partnership”
Receiving a Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research for outstanding PhD research is a celebration of collaboration, says emergency physician FACEM Dr Rob Mitchell.
Beyond Wellness Week: “Improving our culture from the ground up and the top down”
“My greater goal is to use Wellness Week as a platform to create networks to support more sustainable wellness activity that helps everyone feel better and perform better,” says FACEM Dr Bishan Rajapakse as he and Dr Alison Robinson share what their ED teams are doing for Wellness Week – and beyond.
How FACEMs are leading ACEM Wellness Week in EDs
“Keeping people healthy is our job – but we must take the time to do it for ourselves too,” says Dr Rajesh Sehdev, as he and Dr Ina Schapiro share how they help drive wellness initiatives in their emergency departments.
Diana Egerton-Warburton: Bringing research to life with stories.
“There’s only limited things we can do in the emergency department to influence health outcomes for the community, “ says FACEM Professor Diana Egerton-Warburton OAM, “so by expanding our research to policy and advocacy, we can have a much bigger impact.”
Viet Tran: Getting out of your comfort zone for the greater good
“The more creative we are with communication, the higher the chances are that we are heard and our concerns are acted on,” said FACEM Associate Professor Viet Tran.
FACEM awarded Australian Operational Service Medal for aid in Afghanistan
It was an “absolute honour” to receive this award, says FACEM Assistant Professor Luke Jeremijenko. “To be of service to your fellow man is one of the greatest privileges that there is on this planet.”
ACEM President joins medical leaders to discuss health system reform
“Our overcrowded emergency departments are a symptom of the failing health system that we've got at the moment,” Dr Stephen Gourley said.
Fijian doctor's dream to make a difference
“Nothing is impossible” for Dr Kalpana Nath, whose hard work to become an emergency specialist in Fiji has been recognised by her peers.
FACEMs recognised in 2024 Australia Day Honours
Conjoint Associate Professor Sally McCarthy and Clinical Associate Professor Matthew Chu were both recognised for their service to emergency medicine.
Dr Stephen Gourley begins term as ACEM President
Dr Stephen Gourley commenced his two-year term as ACEM President today, following a formal handover at last week’s Annual General Meeting.
ED Musos reunite to perform at ASM
As the ED Musos get ready to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2023 ASM, read about the history of the world’s first virtual emergency department choir.
2023 ASM to investigate solutions to ED pressures
Leaders of emergency medicine, patients, elite athletes, international aid coordinators, and military experts will come together in Canberra next week for ACEM’s 38th Annual Scientific Meeting.
The Building Our Future Summit
On 30 August 2023, emergency medicine leaders from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand came together for the Emergency Medicine – Building Our Future Summit.
Winter Symposium an opportunity to transition and reflect
This year’s ACEM Winter Symposium will offer attendees opportunities to consider recent changes on the frontlines of emergency medicine.