FACEM Dr Krupa Mehta, Staff Specialist at the Campbelltown Hospital and a Retrievalist for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, shares some insights with YourED about her pathway to becoming a recent Fellow.
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Surfing doctors making waves
The Surfing Doctors describe themselves as ‘a group of like-minded doctors with an interest in surfing, medicine, continuing medical education and service.’ Their mission is to provide medical care in remote surf locations where healthcare access is limited and difficult to provide.
Reach out and connect: the power of mentoring
ACEM’s mentoring program, Mentor Connect, matches participants with an EM colleague and provides support in their role as mentor or mentee. It’s a rewarding journey of learning and growth for both participants, and a chance to give back and share wisdom. Hear from a recent FACEM mentor/mentee about how they both benefitted from taking part.
Inspiration and experience the focus for ACEM President-Elect
As ACEM President-Elect, WA-based FACEM Dr Peter Allely comes to the role with a wealth of international experience and a respect for those who have walked the leadership path before him.
Honorary Fellowship recipient calls award one of her ‘greatest achievements’
At ACEM’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Adelaide across 24-28 November 2024, ACEM President FACEM Dr Stephen Gourley presented Jacqueline Gibson-Roos with an Honorary Fellowship of the College.
Trust, support, growth and career-enhancing connections
Participants in ACEM's Mentor Connect program describe it as a positive way to reinforce knowledge and training, share mutual support, and build a foundation of genuine friendship.
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.
Constantly learning from peers and patients
Communicating ideas, creating meaningful connections and learning from her emergency department colleagues and patients help FACEM Dr Nicola Cunningham find joy in medicine.
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.
Always pay it forward: Dr Matthew Chu on championing equity
Dr Matthew Chu has a key life philosophy: you should always pass on what you have learned.
Aftershock
The Christchurch earthquake pushed Dr Thora Kristjánsdóttir away from emergency medicine, but 12 years later, she is ready to join the world of high-acuity care.
You can keep doing what you love: Dr Janet Talbot-Stern
Dr Janet Talbot-Stern’s 40-year career has zig-zagged across the world, and she has no intention of slowing down yet.