“sEMCAN strongly supports actions that will see our healthcare systems shift to a more sustainable, cleaner future,” says FACEM Dr Simon Judkins writes about his membership involvement in the Sustainable Emergency Medicine and Advocacy Network.
“sEMCAN strongly supports actions that will see our healthcare systems shift to a more sustainable, cleaner future,” says FACEM Dr Simon Judkins writes about his membership involvement in the Sustainable Emergency Medicine and Advocacy Network.
As well as juggling work and parenthood, managing the ongoing education that a career in medicine requires is an important consideration that FACEM Dr Sara Towle says she’s “continuously working on”.
What’s in a name? For those who have battled preconceptions about their International Medical Graduate (IMG) designation, FACEM Dr Ajith Thampi believes it can be quite a lot.
“I was the first person in my family to go to university and into medicine,” writes FACEM Dr Andy Tagg. “Everything I knew about being a doctor came from watching fictional doctors on TV shows.”
The Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine (ASEM) achieved a lot in its (more than) 40-year history. Now that it’s gone, one former member hopes the ASEM’s legacy will not be forgotten.
“Our overcrowded emergency departments are a symptom of the failing health system that we've got at the moment,” Dr Stephen Gourley said.
Communicating ideas, creating meaningful connections and learning from her emergency department colleagues and patients help FACEM Dr Nicola Cunningham find joy in medicine.
Contrary to her expectations, FACEM Dr Kristin Boyle discovers that attending an ACME event does, in fact, change her life.
“Nothing is impossible” for Dr Kalpana Nath, whose hard work to become an emergency specialist in Fiji has been recognised by her peers.
“You have to assume all systems are going to fail and plan ahead.” A year after Cyclone Gabrielle hit Aotearoa, Dr Matthew Marion shares what working in the aftermath of the cyclone taught him – and how old-school still works in the ED.
Being raised by a FACEM inspired Amy Kayman to want to help others navigate the difficult moments of their lives in a tangible way – like her mother does.
Conjoint Associate Professor Sally McCarthy and Clinical Associate Professor Matthew Chu were both recognised for their service to emergency medicine.
ACEM trainee, Dr Lara Bowell, describes her experience working in rural Zambia during the global pandemic.
Dr Lauren Kennedy has never been good at saying no, but her children help to remind her why she doesn’t want to miss these moments.
Dr Juan Carlos Ascencio-Lane recounts his nearly 7,000km round-trip to retrieve a patient from Antarctica.
Dr Stephen Gourley commenced his two-year term as ACEM President today, following a formal handover at last week’s Annual General Meeting.
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.
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.
Polar bears, blue whales and viruses — these are just some of the things Dr Sandy Inglis encounters in a day working onboard a polar expedition ship.
Climate change is increasing emergency department presentations, writes Dr Lai Heng Foong as she calls on health professionals to urgently unite against this public health threat.