Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

As ACEM prepares to welcome a new cohort of graduates, recent Fellow Dr Krupa Mehta shares some reflections about her pathway to becoming an emergency physician. "I even had a note on my desk that said ‘black scrubs’ to remind myself what I was working towards," Dr Mehta said. Read more in ACEM's YourED magazine: https://ace.mn/flyinghigh

Three days to go! We are counting down the days until this year's Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and we can't wait to join you on the Gold Coast. If you haven't yet registered, don't miss out as final registration places are running out. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAwfTSzz Can’t attend the ASM in person? We’ve got you covered, register now for on-demand access. This option gives you access to all the ASM program recordings that in-person delegates receive shortly after the event, offering a flexible way to stay informed and contribute to your 2026 continuing professional development requirements. Register for on-demand access: https://ace.mn/a6o

Join us for a free professional development lecture on Ending Gender-Based Violence. Explore how the health system can recognise and respond to coercive control with Jess Hill – an acclaimed investigative journalist and author of See What You Made Me Do. 🕟Monday 24 November, 4:30pm to 5:30pm 📍Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre Anyone is welcome at this free, public event and registration for the Annual Scientific Meeting is not necessary for attendance. Register now https://ace.mn/jel

ACEM is seeking expressions of interest from community members, including community members who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori, who have a strong interest in quality improvement and consumer health data sovereignty and governance, to join the Emergency Department Clinical Quality Registry Steering Group (EDCQRSG). The purpose of the EDCQRSG is to provide advice and direction on the design, development and implementation of an emergency department clinical quality registry for quality improvement and research related activities, with a view to improving patient care, patient outcomes and health equity through the responsible collection and use of data. Applications close 7 December 2025 5:00pm AEDT. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gskw_4dC

Emergency medicine as a speciality is turning 25 years old in Papua New Guinea. EM trainee Dr Ulysses Oli, a final-year candidate of the Masters of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (MMed EM) program at the University of Papua New Guinea, currently working at the Port Moresby General Hospital ED, reflects on what this means to him. "I fell in love with the specialty during residency when I saw first-hand how emergency physicians commanded a chaotic shift, running mini-ICUs in the resuscitation bay, manoeuvring through ECGs and ultrasounds while still having time to teach and to come back sane the next day," Dr Oli said. More: https://ace.mn/png25

Can’t attend the Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 in person? We’ve got you covered. If you can’t make it to the Gold Coast, you can now register for on-demand access. This option gives you access to all the ASM program recordings that in-person delegates receive shortly after the event, offering a flexible way to stay informed and contribute to your 2026 continuing professional development requirements. Register now: https://ace.mn/a6o

Calling all trainees! Workshop registrations close this week, and we have picked out a few workshops that we think are valuable to your studies so you don't miss out! A reminder that you can choose to register just for the workshop that you want to attend. 💠 ECG / Cardiac Bootcamp – Sunday 23 November 💠 The Pointy End of Tox – Thursday 27 November 💠 Paediatric Procedural Sedation – Thursday 27 November Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ggU-A8ji Can't attend the ASM, but want to connect with other trainees? Register to attend the function here: https://lnkd.in/g4QKGikx

This is good news for Western Australian patients. The Government’s $1.5 billion hospital upgrade package - including expanding the emergency department at Royal Perth Hospital and bringing St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital into the public system - is a welcome step toward easing pressure on emergency care. Since the last election, ACEM has been advocating for increased inpatient capacity to reduce bed block and support safer, more timely care. We look forward to continuing to work with Minister for Health Meredith Hammat MLA on solutions that improve wait times and patient outcomes.

The Global Emergency Care Community of Practice (GECCoP) Co-Chairs, Dr Dani Clark and Ms Kristalee Horoto, warmly invite you to join the upcoming GECCoP meeting on 9 December 2025. The theme for this meeting is 'Sharing Experiences: Challenges and Solutions' and aims to promote resource sharing, networking, and mutual learning among the GEC community. 🗓️ Tuesday 9 December 2025 ⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT This virtual gathering will be held via Zoom, featuring interactive discussion sessions and knowledge sharing. Expect a dynamic session designed to foster resource sharing, networking, and mutual learning across the Global Emergency Care community. To confirm your attendance and receive the Zoom link, please complete the registration form: https://ace.mn/5ir Find out more about GECCoP: https://ace.mn/f52

Want to take the next step in your #emergencymedicine career? Discover vacant opportunities in emergency departments across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand through the ACEM Job Board. Start searching: https://ace.mn/jobs