A free simulation and skills-based day of education and  conversation for parents returning to work in Emergency Medicine after a period of parental leave.

This course is for PGY 3 to Consultants who are  returning to work in an emergency  department within the next six months.

Facilitated by:

  • Dr Rebecca Davis
    Staff Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Emergency Department,
    Staff Specialist, RPA Virtual Hospital
  • Dr Davina Julliard
    Staff Specialist, Royal North Shore Hospital
  • Dr Nicole Delaat
    Simulation Fellow, Royal North Shore Hospital
  • Dr Lisa Lee-Horn
    Staff Specialist, Virtual Clinical Care Centre
  • Dr Rachel Michie
    Staff Specialist, Hornsby Hospital
  • Dr Mark Garcia
    Staff Specialist, Bankstown Hospital
  • Dr Sophie Hawkins
    Staff Specialist, Bankstown Hospital
  • Dr Clair Jardine
    Staff Specialist Sydney Childrens Hospital
  • Dr Fay Balian
    Retrieval Specialist, CareFlight,
    Staff Specialist, RPA Virtual Hospital
  • Dr Elise Pascoe
    Emergency Medicine Advanced Trainee, Frankston Hospital
  • Dr Elayne Forbes
    Staff Specialist,
    Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

It is an opportunity to:

  • Meet and talk with Emergency Doctors who have previously or are currently transitioning back into Emergency Medicine after a period of parental leave
  • Refresh some of the skills used in  emergency departments on a daily basis
  • Participate in hands-on skills and simulation-based sessions to refresh communication andtechnical skills
  • Virtual Participation for those who are unable to attend
 

Date: Saturday 1 August 2026

Location: Royal North Shore Hospital, Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW, 2065

 

Please register your attendance by Thursday 30 July 2026.

If you have any queries please contact the orgnaiser via email at [email protected]

 

Program

  • 9:00–9:15: Welcome and introduction
  • 9:15–10:45: ECG/ Radiology/ ABG Refresher 
  • 10:45–11:10: Morning tea
  • 11:10–1:15: Skills stations  (5 x 25-minute sessions)
    • Station A: Basic and advanced airway
    • Station B: Surgical airway
    • Station C: Chest drains
    • Station D: Vascular access (including U/S guidance)
    • Station E: EFAST
  • 1:15–14:00: Lunch
  • 14:00–14:45: Simulation 1
  • 14:45–15:30 Simulation 2
  • 15:30–15:50: Afternoon tea
  • 15:50–16:35: Simulation 3
  • 16:35–17:00: Panel discussion:   Returning to work – tips for success.
  • 17:00 onwards: Networking. Details of social event to follow (optional).

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