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18 May 2020

ACEM congratulates new Buchanan Prize winners

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) congratulates two top-scoring Emergency Medicine trainees who have both been awarded the Buchanan Prize for their efforts in the College’s Fellowship Clinical Examination (OSCE).

14 May 2020

ACEM welcomes appointment of Australian Deputy CMO for mental health

Comment attributable to ACEM President Dr John Bonning:

14 May 2020

ACEM response to New Zealand Government budget

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM, the College) welcomes the strong focus on health in the budget handed down by the Aotearoa New Zealand Government today, as we continue to confront the COVID-19 pandemic.

06 May 2020

Changes to FACEM Training Program Regulations - May 2020

A number of changes to the FACEM Training Program Regulations

06 May 2020

ACEM welcomes report showing reduced alcohol harm in the NT

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) has welcomed the release of an independent evaluation showing a reduction in alcohol fuelled harm following reforms introduced by the Northern Territory Government.

03 May 2020

ACEM supports low and middle-income countries through COVID-19

COVID-19 is a confronting challenge for all healthcare workers across the globe. By providing a safe environment to share concerns, learn and support one another allows ACEM to stand in virtual solidarity with emergency colleagues in low and middle-income countries

30 Apr 2020

Data highlights need for cautious approach to takeaway alcohol (Vic)

New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in Melbourne, particularly in suburban areas of the city.

30 Apr 2020

Data highlights need for cautious approach to takeaway alcohol (ACT)

New emergency department (ED) data has reinforced the strong prevalence of takeaway alcohol consumption among patients requiring hospital treatment after drinking in the Australian Capital Territory.

28 Apr 2020

ACEM Joint Statement with Tumu Whakarae & Te ORA

Hūtia te rito o te harakeke Kei hea te kōmako e kō? He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e ki atu He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

20 Apr 2020

COE communique

In response to decisions made by the Medical Board of Australia and the Medical Council of New Zealand to suspend CPD registration and recertification requirements for 2020, the Council of Education (COE) has revised the CPD requirements for ACEM CPD participants.