ACEM’s Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) provides education, training and supervision to doctors and other health professionals who are not specifically trained in emergency medical care – but it relies on funding to keep going.
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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.
Delivering PTC training in Fiji and the Pacific
Dr Deepak Sharma considers himself fortunate that he has been able to learn and deliver learning to others in Fiji and the Pacific as part of his training.
"We need to be prepared" for climate change impacts in EDs
The collaborative release of a two-part report exploring the impact on climate change on EDs is the result of a partnership between ACEM and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
New Emergency Triage Education Kit “a better tool for triage”
The new edition of ETEK has updated information on a range of topics, including decision-making, the effect of bias at triage, communication with patients and support people, care for older people, responding to psychological distress and recognising early signs of sepsis.
A patient advocate asks: Could those vague symptoms be Addison’s?
Since Maureen Williams was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease 45 years ago, she’s become a committed advocate for sharing information about the condition in the hope it may help raise awareness amongst medical professionals to recognise the symptoms and offer helpful support and advice – “a mission that goes into overdrive during Addison’s disease awareness month each May”.
Embracing the term 'IMG'
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.
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.
Why ACME is an important opportunity to reflexively think about clinical practice
Dr Julianne Schliebs believes the Advanced and Complex Medical Emergencies (ACME) course provided her with a rare opportunity to reflect on her own practice.
You, Me and the ED: Dr Georgina Beech and Dr Seira Ikeuchi
Dr Georgina Beech and Dr Seira Ikeuchi both share a passion for supporting regional and rural candidates to equitably access educational resources, and have established their own program to help these trainees prepare for the OSCE.
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.
Trainee works to address frequent attendances in Mparntwe
Dr Sophie Collins, the first Trainee to undertake ACEM’s Specialist Skills Placement (SSP) in Indigenous Health, has seen first-hand the ongoing effects of colonialism on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Why Aotearoa New Zealand is a great place to be a FACEM Trainee
Dr Thomas van Dantzig found adventure and opportunity when he took a leap and moved to Aotearoa New Zealand to complete his emergency medicine training.