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.
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: Thursday 29 January 2026
Location: Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3050
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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