Dr Allely has held the position of Director of Emergency Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital since 2014 and served as WA Faculty Chair from 2018 to 2024. He has also been one of the WA members of ACEM’s Council of Advocacy, Practice and Partnerships (CAPP) from 2014-2019 and 2020-2024.
Admitted to Fellowship in 2008, Dr Allely also chairs ACEM’s Preparedness for Population Ageing Working Group and has previously chaired the Events Advisory Committee. He has served on the Health System Reform Committee since 2018.
On receiving the news Dr Allely said, “I am excited and honoured to accept the appointment as ACEM’s President-Elect.
“During my time as the WA Faculty Chair during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was privileged to take a role in advocating for ACEM’s members and our specialty and appreciate the opportunity to continue this service.
“As a passionate consumer of science and research, I look forward to working with the College as we advocate for our members, patients and their communities - and our vitally important specialty of emergency medicine.
“I am keen to focus on innovative strategies based on science and the latest research to advance our field and help shape the future of healthcare. Together, we’ll endeavour to ensure that our profession thrives, that health system reforms and investment proceed, and that patient care continues to improve."
ACEM President Dr Stephen Gourley welcomed Dr Allely’s appointment.
“On behalf of the ACEM Board. I am pleased to advise that Dr Peter Allely has been duly appointed to the position of President-Elect,” Dr Gourley said.
“This comes at an exciting time for the College and will allow Dr Allely to support the Board in areas of strategic bi-national importance, including as we set the path forward with the finalisation of the 2025-2027 ACEM Strategy.
“I thank Dr Allely for his commitment to the College and look forward to working alongside him as we strive towards a better future for our specialty and the College.”
Dr Allely will take office for a period of one year from the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the College to be held on 25 November 2024.
Background:
ACEM is the peak body for emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand, responsible for training emergency physicians and advancement of professional standards. www.acem.org.au