Inside ACEM
Stories about emergency medicine and the people who work in it.
Two FACEMs and a Founding Fellow were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Professor George Braitberg was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, recognised for significant service to medical administration and emergency medicine, to...
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We chat to advanced trainee Dr Cameron Spenceley ahead of the upcoming Emergency Department Trainee Placement Feedback Survey
At the end of each training year the Emergency Department Trainee Placement Feedback Survey is conducted, which is a chance for FACEM trainees to give us feedback on their placement experience. It...
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FACEM Dr Diana Egerton-Warburton discusses the upcoming 2017 Alcohol Harm Snapshot Survey
It’s 2am on a busy Saturday shift in the emergency department and 25 per cent of the patients in the ED are under the influence of alcohol. A young man has come in needing stitches after a fight...
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Dr Eric Richman's testamur takes a dip
‘What happens on tour stays on tour’ is a phrase most members and trainees would abide by, but this story to come out of the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is too good to be kept a secret.
One of...
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highlights from #ACEM17
Nearly 900 delegates expanded on their specialist skills in emergency medicine, discovered new ideas, engaged in robust and passionate conversations and learnt how to look after their wellbeing...
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FACEM Dr Lai Heng Foong discusses cultural competency workshops at the ASM.
Cultural competency has been a focus for the College for many years now and that work has continued throughout 2017.
This year has seen the launch of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), as well...
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FACEM Professor Michael Ardagh discusses the proposed College name change.
Changing the name of the College to include ‘Australian’ and ‘New Zealand’ will better define the College and its members and help the College community focus on its impressive future.
That’s the...
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FACEM Dr Jo Dalgleish discusses parents working in emergency medicine
Giving birth to twins just after she sat her Primary Examination, FACEM Dr Jo Dalgleish understands the pressures parenting can bring when undertaking study and training.
That is why she is urging...
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Deputy Censor in Chief, FACEM Dr Simon Chu discusses the Selection into FACEM Training Program, and how you can get involved!
Emergency medicine — it’s exciting, it’s fast paced, and it’s constantly changing. It’s also hard work, especially for those who are working towards their ACEM Fellowship. Which is why in 2018 we...
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Professor John Dwyer AO highlights
Almost 60 per cent of adult Australians have a low level of health literacy[1], a circumstance associated with higher use of health services, low levels of knowledge among consumers and poorer...
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