"We need fundamental change," said ACEM President Dr Stephen Gourley, at the health leaders meeting in Canberra this week. ace.mn/cu9

Don't miss your final chance to submit an abstract for the Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference held this July in Darwin/Gulumerrdgen. Abstract submissions close this Friday 15 March. Submit now – ace.mn/6kw

Enhance your ultrasound skills with the ACEM ultrasound online modules! There are 15 available which have expert-led lessons, interactive content, high quality videos, real life case studies and quizzes. Access the modules now: ace.mn/ad0

Join us tomorrow for ACEM's free International Women's Day Panel discussion! This webinar will be moderated by Dr Jennifer Jamieson and Dr Shantha Raghwan, and will explore what the theme – Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment – means for the emergency medicine speciality and for the patients that it cares for. Both Dr Jamieson and Dr Raghwan have a keen interest in diversity and equity in medicine, and are leading members of the Advancing Women in Emergency Network executive. Register now: ace.mn/IWDP #IWD #Internationalwomensday @RACS @ranzcog

Do you want to shape the future of EM but not sure how to take the next step? You can experience what it's like to sit on up to three committees that interest you, to see which will be the best fit, before applying to be a full time member. Learn more: ace.mn/CEP

There is now an extra week and a half to submit your abstract! Call for Abstracts have been extended until 15 March for the Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference, held in Darwin/Gulumerrdgen this July. ace.mn/6kw

The ACEM Annual Scientific Meeting theme for 2024 is Challenge Accepted: A Better EM Future. Join us in Adelaide from 24 to 28 Nov. and listen to the latest research, collaborate with peers, and chart a course for a more resilient future in EM. acem2024.com/ #ACEM24

ACEM's free International Women's Day Panel discussion is next Friday! Dr Laksmi Govindasamy will join a panel of passionate experts discussing the theme Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment. Dr Govindasamy is a public health physician and advanced trainee in emergency medicine, and is passionate about supporting clinicians to better incorporate the social determinants of health in our practice – towards more equitable health outcomes for all. Register now: ace.mn/IWDP #IWD #Internationalwomensday @RACSurgeons @ranzcog

Abstract submissions close 6 March! Submit your abstract now for the Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference, held in Darwin/Gulumerrdgen this July. ace.mn/6kw

Register now for the 2024 Queensland Autumn Symposium! Don't miss this exciting conference that will bring together emergency physicians from across the state and will feature leaders in the specialty discussing local and state-wide issues. Book now: ace.mn/autumnsymposium

There are only two weeks to go until our free International Women's Day Panel discussion! On 8 March, join a panel of passionate experts, including the Vice President of RANZCOG and Board Chair of Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health Dr Nisha Khot, as they explore the theme Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment. Dr Khot's experiences as an overseas trained doctor in the UK and in Australia have shaped her advocacy for gender equity and diversity in healthcare leadership as a means to address racism, sexism and discrimination experienced by women of colour in healthcare. Register now: ace.mn/IWDP #IWD #Internationalwomensday @RACSurgeons @ranzcog

Join us tomorrow for the second webinar in the Leadership on the Edge series, presented by ACEM, Swinburne University of Technology and Griffith University. The webinar will explore Dr Lee Wong's thesis “Diagnosing Leader Identity Threat in EM”. Register: ace.mn/0l5

Don't miss our free International Women's Day Panel discussion on 8 March! Register now and a join a panel of passionate experts, including RACS surgical educator and Associate Professor Rhea Liang, as they explore the theme Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment. Professor Liang's advocacy for women in medicine extends back 30 years, when she spoke up as a medical student about the lack of diversity in doctors for women to meet the sexual health needs of immigrant communities. She has since continued to advocate, speak, and research in this area. Register now: ace.mn/IWDP #IWD #Internationalwomensday @RACSurgeons @ranzcog

There's only three weeks until the Aotearoa New Zealand Emergency Medicine Conference 2024! Register now to see local and international speakers exploring the theme, "Changing Tides", in Ngāmotu - New Plymouth, Taranaki, and to take part in engaging and insightful discussions on the ebb and flow of #emergencymedicine. acemaotearoaconference.co.nz

Early bird registrations for ACEM's inaugural Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference are now open. Held in Darwin/Gulumerrdgen, Northern Territory from 7 – 9 July 2024, the conference will centre around the forces that have not only shaped our natural landscapes but also influenced the landscape of healthcare over the years. Take the opportunity to come together with colleagues and join us for an expansive program designed to inform, inspire and further shape the landscape of emergency medicine in regional, rural and remote areas. Register now and save! ace.mn/rrr-register

As @briscoe_karl Co-Chair of the Close the Gap Campaign and CEO of NAATSIHWP noted “The only way to ensure that we close the gap is by creating genuine systemic reform. “ @June_Oscar Click on our CTG link to read our press release facebook.com/100064927530466…?

A year ago, Cyclone Gabrielle pushed Aotearoa New Zealand into a national state of emergency. FACEM Dr Matthew Marion was working at the time and shares his story. Read in YourED: ace.mn/e59c4e

Expressions of Interest are open for trainee positions on the Inclusion Committee, an ACEM entity that reports to the ACEM Board. The Committee oversees and undertakes important work to improve inclusivity within ACEM’s activities, increases education and training in the areas of diversity and inclusion, and advocates for emergency department workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive for all patients and staff. Learn more and express your interest: ace.mn/cwh EOIs close 1 March 2024.

ACEM recognises the significance of #WaitangiDay, today 6 February. ACEM recognises our responsibility and accountability to move the articles of Te Tiriti into practice at every level of our organisation. ACEM is committed to our cultural safety, pro equity and anti-racism priorities which are expressed in the Manaaki Mana Rautaki and He Ara Tiatia ki te Taumata o Pae Ora/Pae Ora standards. ACEM encourages its staff and members to live the values that underpin our Manaaki Mana Rautaki and to provide care with manaakitanga – respect and kindness, for all patients and whānau. Our values include providing care that upholds tino rangatiratanga (self-determination, authority) and tikanga (customs and values). Te Tiriti must be protected and honoured. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi Engari he toa takitini. Success is not the work of one, It is the work of many. Now is as important time as ever to learn more about Te Tiriti and the pathway it provides to better emergency care for Māori. Learn more below: Te Rautaki Manaaki Mana ace.mn/trmm He Ara Tiatia ki te Taumata o Pae Ora ace.mn/paeora Te Tiriti o Waitangi me Te Rautaki Manaaki Mana ace.mn/aov Te Tiriti o Waitangi video: ace.mn/xkj A Te Tiriti reading (and watching and listening) guide ace.mn/8hf

Submit an abstract for the upcoming Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference, held in Darwin/Gulumerrdgen this July. The inaugural theme of Shaping Our Landscape will explore the ever-changing landscape of healthcare in regional, rural and remote areas. ACEM welcomes submissions on the three abstract themes; innovate, celebrate and rejuvenate. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to share your insights, research and expertise with your peers. We encourage submissions from all sections of rural emergency care, including emergency physicians, rural generalists, trainees, nurses, paramedics, administrators, researchers, higher degree students and allied health clinicians. Abstract submissions close on 6 March 2024. Submit your abstract here ace.mn/6kw