About

Established in 2012, the ACEM Foundation contributes philanthropically towards three pillars: providing opportunities to undertake EM research endeavours; providing opportunities to improve and develop EC in developing countries; and encouraging and supporting Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Indigenous doctors to become EM physicians.

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ACEM values and welcomes the contribution of community representatives and medical students and offers opportunities to get involved with the College's important work.

As a membership based organisation our work is progressed by physicians and clinicians who volunteer their time, in partnership with stakeholders and professional staff employed at the College.

ACEM develops regular publications to keep stakeholders up to date with the College's activities and emergency medicine in Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

ACEM hold a number of scientific meetings across Australia and New Zealand each year. For more information on upcoming meetings, please see below.

Take a look at the history of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

The ACEM Core Values are at the foundation of who we are: how we conduct ourselves, work with each other and build upon our service and commitment.

Our vision – To be the trusted authority for ensuring clinical, professional and training standards in the provision of quality, evidence-based, patient-centred emergency care.

The ACEM Regulations pertain to the conduct and management of the College and form the basis of decisions made by the ACEM Board.

ACEM is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) on behalf of the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical education and training, and professional development programs.

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ACEM is governed by the principles outlined in our Constitution. The Constitution was adopted on 15 November 2009, replacing the former Memorandum and Articles of Association, which were established at the College’s inception in 1984. The most recent amendments to the Constitution were approved in November 2019.

Emergency medicine (EM) is a medical specialty that equips doctors with the knowledge and skills required to care for people with life-threatening or urgent healthcare needs.