“Our overcrowded emergency departments are a symptom of the failing health system that we've got at the moment,” Dr Stephen Gourley said.
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.
Can a medical education event be “life-changing”? A former sceptic reflects on the ACME course
Contrary to her expectations, FACEM Dr Kristin Boyle discovers that attending an ACME event does, in fact, change her life.
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.
Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle
“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.
What I learned from my FACEM mum
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.
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.
Critical care in the land of beautiful chitenges
ACEM trainee, Dr Lara Bowell, describes her experience working in rural Zambia during the global pandemic.
Slowly learning how to say no
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.
A rescue mission to Antarctica and back again
Dr Juan Carlos Ascencio-Lane recounts his nearly 7,000km round-trip to retrieve a patient from Antarctica.
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.
A day in the life of an Arctic expedition doctor
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.
Do no harm: Why climate change is a medical issue
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.
The Voice is an important part of reconciliation for Australia
“How can we continue to make decisions about the health and welfare of Indigenous people without their strong voice in the room?” writes ACEM President-Elect Dr Stephen Gourley. “If we are going to get better decisions and make real positive change, then we need to change what we are doing.”
Identity, social justice and Voice
“It was in the same dust with the other excluded kids outside the classroom that I grew to understand I lived in a segregated community,” writes Sam Beattie, nurse practitioner and proud Ngunnawal/Dhudhuroa/Wurundjeri woman. “I became a nurse as an act of social justice.”
We can all do hard things
Dr Eve Foreman is proud to model to her children that working to make a difference, and helping others, is important – and that we can all do hard things.
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.
Tracing ACEM’s steps towards Reconciliation
Inaugural Chair of ACEM’s Indigenous Health Working Group and Subcommittee, Dr Elizabeth Mowatt, discusses ACEM’s journey towards Reconciliation, and her hopes for the College to continue helping establish cultural safety and equity in healthcare by listening to and working with Aboriginal people and communities.