The Society was established in 1981 by practitioners who foresaw the emergence of the specialty of emergency medicine and the future implications for the care of acutely ill patients attending hospital “casualty departments”. From those beginnings emerged the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, formally incorporated in 1984. The Society continues to provide a forum for discussion and debate on issues of relevance to emergency medicine.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention All Medical Students!!
Are you a medical student studying in Australia or New Zealand? Are you interested in Emergency Medicine? Then this offer is for you!
ASEM is proud to announce COMPLIMENTARY electronic membership to the Society for any medical student studying in Australia or New Zealand!
Please note: Ensure the box marked ‘Student’ is ticked and then send your form to ASEM, Reply Paid, PO Box 627, Noble Park Vic, 3174 OR Scan and email to
info@asem.org.au
.
After joining, you will receive free access to the Members Only section of the ASEM website as well as an electronic copy of the ASEM Quarterly Newsletter. In future, ASEM aims to offer a host of student-focused resources including information about training, career options, clinical tips and tricks, and competitions.
Dr. Joe-Anthony Rotella is the Victorian Trainee Representative for ASEM and can be contacted at
traineevic@asem.org.au
if you have any suggestions, questions or ideas
ASEM now on Facebook!!
The ASEM Facebook page has been created to allow members and the public to become more involved with ASEM and see what is being accomplished and done about Emergency Medicine around Australia and New Zealand.
ASEM 2012 ED Triathlon
Please find below an array of photographs taken at the ASEM ED Triathlon 2012! To view all images please click here
Fundraiser for Amnesty International Australia
You may know who I am already. My name is Dr Ramy Mezrani, and I am a dad of 3 very proud Aussie kids, Daniel, Olivia and Ellen .
I am undertaking a challenge to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as a fundraiser for Amnesty International Australia, in the hope of raising more funds and awareness for/about refugees, especially children. I do not want my kids to think that detaining, sometimes indefinitely, children and their parents , who have committed no crime, is in anyway “OK” or justifiable for any reason.
And I believe as doctors, we should be more vocal in defending the human rights of all people. In the case of the asylum seekers, we should be ensuring that they receive the appropriate medical and psychological care, at the very least.
I did not know this, but we only rank 77th in asylum seekers arrivals in the world, 77th. You would be
forgiven to believe that Australia is under siege, if you believe our media, but these are the facts.
Regardless of our political views, decency and compassion must prevail in this debate, and pressure must be put on our politicians to be fair and honest. I believe Amnesty, as well as other volunteer advocacy and lobby groups, are doing this to the best of their abilities.
However, their resources, compared with that of the wealthy and all too powerful media organisations, who unashamedly and cynically almost set national and international policy these days, are meagre. I want to help restore some balance.
To this effect, I am appealing for your help in the way of sponsorship or donations.
Please visit: http://www.gofundraise.com.au/page/MezraniR and show your support.
I have corporate packages/sponsorship deals that I am happy to discuss with those interested.
My contact details are mobile 0414962520 or Email
drrams@bigpond.com
Thank you
CONFERENCES
EM COURSES
International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) 2012
27th - 30th June
The Conference is to be held in Dublin, Ireland.
The International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) focuses on all the latest trends in Emergency Medicine by bringing world-leaders in the field together in one place.
Or please contact Jackie McGann on the details below:
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Email:
Jackie.McGann@mci-group.com
New Non Specialist EM qualifications
Multiple learned Colleges, Universities and Professional Associations now offer certificate or diploma qualifications for non specialists working in Emergency Medicine.
Such qualifications may in the future become minimum standard entry points for senior (non specialist EM physician) appointments in Australian Hospitals.
Or click here for an array of medical courses available today!
Medical & Legal Conference Italy
7th - 14th July 2012
The Conference will be based on the main Aeolian Island, Lipari, Italy.
The academic and professional program has always been the centrepiece of our conferences, but an equally important part is the networking activities we organise outside of the formal program. Over the years many delegates have forged professional links with other practitioners arising out of meeting for the first time at the conferences. The synergy of medical and legal practitioners at these conferences has lead to a greater understanding of each other’s role and broken down many barriers. Delegates have also reported that the informal interaction with other delegates has lead to an exchange of ideas and methodologies, and an enhancement of professional camaraderie among fellow practitioners including referrals both fellow medical practitioners and lawyers.
For a conference fact sheet please click here
OR
Email:
info@educationcpe.com
4th Annual Emergency Department Management Conference 2012
26th - 27th July 2012
The Conference is to be held at the Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne.
Showcasing Innovation And Exploring Improvement Strategies
A Comprehensive Program Addressing:
National Emergency Access Targets,
Implementing The Four-Hour Rule: Organisational Challenges And Key Areas For Development,
Revising And Strengthening Models Of Care,
Showcasing Innovation: Improving Patient Flows,
Engaging With Radiology: Improving Imaging Turnaround Times To Support ED 4 Hour Rule,
Physiotherapy In The Emergency Department: Improving Patient Satisfaction,
Ambulatory Care,
Managing Short Stay Units/EMUs,
Retaining Staff, Training Staff And Gaining Staff Buy In For Change,
Directing Patients Away From The ED: Hospital Avoidance And Geriatric Care,
Supporting IT Systems And Re-Design,
Funding And Business Planning In The ED,
A 2-day course teaching a systematic approach to the emergency management of any seriously ill patient. The course consists of an intensive program of lectures, skill stations, and interactive group discussions.
Each course is limited to 21 participants.
There are 8 skill stations with 3 participants per instructor.
For more information about ELS and course dates please click here
Advanced and Complex Medical Emergencies (ACME) Course
14th -16th of May
The Course is to be held at the Clinical Skills Development Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston QLD.
The College has developed the ACME Course for emergency physicians. The ACME course aims to use simulation training methods to improve the understanding of human factors and their impact on the quality of team-based clinical care within the specific emergency medicine environment. The course also features an update on key clinical skills with core modules on cardiovascular instability, airway and respiratory emergencies and complex emergencies. A further feature of the course will be a set of minor modules available as rotating options within the overall course design.
The ACME Course is available to Fellows, Advanced Trainees in their final two years of training, and SMO/CMOs working in emergency departments. Trainees must provide a letter of support from their DEMT prior to registration for the Course. SMO/CMOs must provide a letter of support from the FACEM Director prior to registration for the Course.
Below are some links that may be of interest. Please click here to view all.
National Blood Authority
The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency, established under the National Blood Authority Act 2003 to improve and enhance the management of the Australian blood and plasma product sector at a national level. The NBA represents the interests of the Australian, state and territory governments, and sits within the Australian Government’s Health and Ageing portfolio.
This Medical Blog was born out of passionate (and usually unresolved) debate pertaining to the elements of eLearning; clinical cases; ECG interpretation; medical education; toxicology; medical history and information sharing strategies in the open source era.
Federal Government Grants for Rural Emergency Medicine Doctors
The Federal Government has recently announced an increase in funding for procedural GPs in rural areas (RRMA 3-7) to access ongoing training and skills maintenance in emergency medicine under the "Strengthening Medicare" Program. This can include travel costs, locum relief and associated expenses. The maximum amount is $2000 per day for 3 days. To be eligible, GPs must provide evidence they providing emergency medicine services to a 24 hour emergency department or similar facility.
Funding is also available for skills maintenance in obstetrics, anaesthetics and surgery.
Further information is available from: ACRRM or RACGP
OzEMedicine Wiki
Full of information and links relating to all aspects of Emergency Medicine:
Course Overview
The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency, established under the National Blood Authority Act 2003 to improve and enhance the management of the Australian blood and plasma product sector at a national level. The NBA represents the interests of the Australian, state and territory governments, and sits within the Australian Government’s Health and Ageing portfolio. 
This Medical Blog was born out of passionate (and usually unresolved) debate pertaining to the elements of eLearning; clinical cases; ECG interpretation; medical education; toxicology; medical history and information sharing strategies in the open source era.