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 26 July 2025

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

 

Please register your attendance by Friday 18 July.

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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