July 10th to 12th – 2024
Emergency Medicine Symposium 2024
Emergency Medicine Symposium 2024 was held on the beautiful island of Koh Samui – Thailand.
We began the week with the EM Symposium Faculty High Tea, where our team of fantastic speakers could connect in person, and we could brief them about all the technical aspects of delivering our fast-paced three-day conference. We were thrilled to introduce our charity partner, Palmera Project, and share the impact of the EM symposium’s donation on rural underprivileged communities.
The 2024 Emergency Medicine Symposium was overjoyed to donate AUD$102,000 to Palmera Project – Our Charity Partner.
The following three days were packed with high-impact, clinically relevant education led by frontline Emergency Physicians. We were thrilled to see the incredible attendance and engagement with the content from start to finish. It was evident senior ED doctors crave high-level practical clinical content they can implement in their practice next week when they are on the floor. We are incredibly indebted to our engaging speakers for volunteering to deliver academic content that stretched from Cardiac emergencies, ECGs, wound management, paediatrics, domestic violence, palliation and Simulation, to name a few.
We also took time to Heal the Healer too…
“Every job looks easy… until you are the one doing it.” Jeff Immelt
We recognise that working on the front line in Emergency Medicine is clinically and intellectually challenging, but it is also emotionally and psychologically complicated. We had an unforgettable session on Wellness and Avoiding Burnout, during which we shared stories and strategies for ourselves and the juniors we support in our departments.
In that vein, we enjoyed some downtime together and had the opportunity to make friends and connections with doctors from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa beachside at our two social events. Due to various work commitments, it was also a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues we hadn’t seen in years. Sharing stories and having laughs together is very special. It was so lovely to see everyone wearing their beautiful smiles.
Emergency Medicine Symposium 2024 took place at
Hyatt Regency – Koh Samui
I had a great time catching up with old colleagues and making new friends, coupled with excellent education sessions in a relaxed and informal setting.
The conference ticks all the boxes! We are lucky to have dedicated convenors and all the other faculty members working hard to make it happen, and your efforts are greatly appreciated. Awesome!!!
Wonderful conference, and the philanthropic spirit made this unique and beneficial as an attendee.
I would highly recommend it to others. Great effort organising everything.”Thanks very much to the convenors.
Another successfully run, excellent conference! It’s another gorgeous venue. The academic sessions were of high quality, and I enjoyed the ability to interact.
Thank you again to the convenors. It was also very special catching up with friends that I had made at the last conference and made a few new ones as well
Thanks so much to the organisers! So much effort which is deeply appreciated.
It was a great conference. Thanks to the team involved in the planning/ presentations and logistics—you guys did an exceptional job!
Fun and interesting event. Great faculty and organization! The location also did not hurt. Happy to meet so many colleagues from across the Tasman.
Thank you, It was great. Really enjoyed the conference. Great topics, helpful sessions, and lovely people. Just the right amount of what I was hoping for
Thank you to the organisers for such a wonderful conference; educational and fun filled! Till next time!
Great work, and special thanks to the faculty and everyone else involved. Well organized, and fantastic balance between learning, relaxation and enjoyment
Thank you so much for a wonderful conference. The thought and care taken really shows 💚
Amazing effort with organisation, and we really appreciate how much time you have all put into making this an enjoyable few days….topped off with an inspiring philanthropic effort!
Great work EM Symposium team.
It fostered a very safe and comfortable learning environment for us, a great experience and solution on how to continue our learning at FACEM and Consultant level. Thank you so much!
Thank you for such a great conference! 🙏😃 I will defintely be applying for CME leave for the Phillipines 🏝️😎🩺
Fantastic conference! Lots of fun learning! Big Thank You to all involved in making it happen!
Good mix of sessions and topics, high level discussions, animated presentations.
Great conference. Taking a lot back learning as a trainee. Thank you to the awesome team.
Conference Schedule 2024
July 10th 2024
Workshop
Possibilities of Simulation – Gamification, Deliberate Practice, and More!
Description: In this simulation gamification workshop, participants will engage in a Live.Die.Repeat deliberate practice simulation scenarios and practice designing simulation scenarios for this simulation methodology.
The session will delve into the use of simulation as a tool across our health services and understanding the variation of scenario design, delivery and debriefing to support the goals of the simulation. From learner-focused simulation to translational simulation, we will explore the potential of simulation to transform our health services.
Join us to gain valuable insights and practical skills in utilising gamification and deliberate practice to enrich the learner experience. Let’s be inspired by the potential of translational simulation to impact our health services.
Facilitator: Nancy Sadka
Faculty: Victor Lee; Saada Malouf; Krin Channa; Kim Pollack; Srigala Nagarajan; Jay Weeraratne; Siva Sivasubramaniam; Rajan Kailainathan
| 0745-0800 | Registration |
| 0800-1030 | Sim Gaming: Your Turn to Lead! Engaging in multi-level simulations to advance teamwork and skills in emergency medicine. |
| 1030-1130 | Morning Tea and Networking |
| 1130-1400 | DIY Simulation – Design, Develop & Receive Peer Review on Your Own Scenarios |
| 1400 | Lunch |
July 11th 2024
Heart in Crisis: Managing Cardiac Emergencies
| 0800-0840 |
Resuscitating the Right Ventricle Rajan Kailainathan |
| 0840-0920 |
ECG Hot Pot Siva Sivasubramaniam |
| 0920-1000 |
Responding swiftly to Hypertensive Emergencies Rizwan Qureshi |
Jack of All Trades – Versatility in EM
| 1000-1030 |
Advanced Wound Management Keith Joe |
| 1030-1100 |
Tell me what is new – Evidence-Based updates Srigala Nagarajan |
| 1100-1130 | Morning Tea and Networking |
AI Innovation for the Modern Clinician
| 1130-1200 |
Enhancing Human Potential with Artificial Intelligence Rajan Kailainathan |
Prioritising Wellness: Nurturing Self and Team in Emergency Medicine
| 1200-1230 |
Finding my purpose – Adding value as an Emergency Physician Jay Weeraratne
|
| 1230-1300 |
Reinventing my career Simon Judkins |
| 1300-1330 |
Avoiding burnout Panel discussion Panelist: Christina Fong, Jay Weeraratne and Simon Judkins Moderator: Srigala Nagarajan |
| 1330-1430 |
Lunch |
July 12th 2024
Tiny Patients, Big Challenges: Children in Emergency Care
| 0800-0840 |
“Tummy Ache” Pitfalls in the Paediatric ED and how to avoid them. Christina Fong |
| 0840-0920 |
Tips and tricks for managing little people Vimuthi Chong |
| 0920-1000 |
Nitrous oxide – myths and alternatives Robert Millar |
Critical Care of the Most Vulnerable
| 1000-1030 |
A Pain in the Neck – Paediatric C-Spine Injury Srigala Nagarajan |
| 1030-1100 |
Trauma in Domestic Violence Lai Heng Foong |
| 1100-1130 | Morning Tea |
Life and Choices in the Resuscitation Room
| 1130-1200 |
One shift – Three Stories Siva Sivasubramaniam |
| 1200-1245 |
Navigating Physiologically Challenging Airway – EM Perspective Rajan Kailainathan |
| 1245-1330 |
Palliation in EM Siva Sivasubramaniam |
| 1330-1430 |
Lunch |