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.
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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.
New network champions sustainable emergency medicine and climate advocacy
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Using your sphere of influence
Dr Sarah Grainger encourages people working in ED to exercise their sphere of influence and advocate for older patients during their ED journey.
FACEM named as recipient of 2023 IFEM Humanitarian Award
Dr Georgina Phillips is the third FACEM in three years to receive one of IFEM’s highest honours.
EM Day 2023: A lack of safety is not part of the job
ACEM President Dr Clare Skinner writes that we must work together to ensure safety in the ED and change the culture that tells us a lack of safety is just part of the job – because it isn’t.
How could the 2023 Australian federal budget impact EDs?
The 2023 Australian Federal Budget should have a positive impact on EDs – but in ways that may not be immediately obvious, writes James Gray, ACEM’s Acting General Manager for Policy and Regional Engagement.
First Aboriginal-led emergency department shift in Cairns
Aboriginal leadership in the emergency department has benefits for patients – and for broader community. “We have the answers,” says Ngarrindjeri man and nursing team leader, Jeremy Rigney. “We know what Mob need.”
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.
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.