ACEM to FACEM

Registrations Opening Soon!

Smoothly transition from ACEM to FACEM with our engaging two-day online workshop.

Learn from the insights and experiences of both new and seasoned Fellows, gaining invaluable tips and strategies to navigate your journey. Equip yourself for the challenges and opportunities that await!

Registration

Date

14 & 15 May 2025

Mode

Online

Format

Workshop

Are you fully prepared for the role of consultant?

Get ready to transform from ACEM to FACEM through this online, two-day workshop. Learn from the experience of new and seasoned Fellows and gain some essential tips and tricks. Prepare yourself in advance for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Day 1: Making the Transition | Morning session Are you fully prepared for the role of a consultant? Join us on the first day for a deep dive into essential skills for the transition from ACEM to FACEM:

Gain insights on leadership in the ED from experienced professionals.
Learn effective strategies for managing colleagues in your new role.
Participate in a dynamic Leadership Panel discussion with industry experts.
Overcome imposter syndrome and achieve a work-life balance.
Engage in a panel discussion on Impostor Syndrome & work-life balance.

Optional Workshop: Getting the Job | Afternoon Session

These limited-capacity workshops focus on CV development and interview skills to help you secure your next role.

Day 1: Participants are divided into two groups—one attends Workshop 1: CV Tips, while the other joins Workshop 2: Interview Tips.
Day 2: The groups swap, ensuring all participants have the opportunity to attend both workshops.

The workshop concludes with a Q&A session for personalised advice and guidance.

Day 2: Making It Stick | Morning session

Now that you've made the transition, it's time to 'work smart' and 'find your niche':

Explore how ACEM supports new FACEM, including the New Fellows program and managing your CPD and CME funds.
Focus on Wellbeing with insights from a seasoned Emergency Physician and The Mindful Medic podcaster.
Join a panel discussion on ACEM and its nuances.
Discover strategies for Finding Your Niche in Emergency Medicine.
Explore career curation with insights from senior staff in the healthcare field.

Optional Workshop: Getting the Job | Afternoon Session

These limited-capacity workshops focus on CV development and interview skills to help you secure your next role.

Day 1: Participants are divided into two groups—one attends Workshop 1: CV Tips, while the other joins Workshop 2: Interview Tips.
Day 2: The groups swap, ensuring all participants have the opportunity to attend both workshops.

The workshop concludes with a Q&A session for personalised advice and guidance.

Important Note: Participants registering for the afternoon workshops must provide their full CV for group discussion and personalised feedback. Failure to do so will result in cancellation.

This two-day online series offers flexible ticketing options to suit your needs.

You can book the complete package (all sessions over two days).
Alternatively, you can book the morning sessions only

The morning sessions will be delivered in a seminar format, while “Getting the Job,” is a small-group workshop with limited capacity.

For more detailed information, please refer to the program.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is aimed at senior Registrars and new Fellows who are specialising in Emergency Medicine in Australia or New Zealand.

This event will be delivered virtually from Melbourne, Victoria. All program times are based in Australian Eastern Standard (AEDT). The program is subject to change.

Day 1: MAKING THE TRANSITION

0900-0930 (30 min): Introduction and participant introductions - Joshua Monester

0930-1000 (30 min): Leadership in the ED - Carl Luckhoff

1000-1015 (15 min): Managing your colleagues - Dipen Khoosal

1015-1035 (20 min): Leadership Panel discussion - All presenters

1035-1050 (15 min): Break

1050-1105 (15 min): Imposter syndrome - Andreas Tscharke

1105-1125 (20 min): Work-life balance - Arun Ilancheran

1125-1145 (20 min): Panel: Impostor Syndrome & work-life balance

1145-1155 (10 min): Debrief - Joshua Monester

1200-1245 (45 min): Break

1245-1400 (75 min): Workshop 1: CV tips / Workshop 2: Interview tips*

1400 - 1405 (5 min): Questions & close

Day 2: MAKING IT STICK

0900-0905 (5 min): Welcome back, review of last session - Joshua Monester

0905-0925 (20 min): ACEM: Introduction to CPD

0925-0935 (10 min): ACEM New Fellows Program

0935-1005 (30 min): Wellbeing

1005-1020 (15 min): Panel discussion: ACEM

1020-1035 (15 min): Break

1035-1115 (40 min): Finding your niche

1115-1150 (35 min): Curating your career

1150-1200 (10 min): Debrief - Joshua Monester

1200-1245 (45 min): Break

1245-1400 (75 min): Workshop 1: CV tips / Workshop 2: Interview tips*

1400 - 1405 (5 min): Questions & close

*The afternoon sessions are small-group, private workshops. Participants are required to submit their full CV for group discussion and facilitator feedback. Those who do not provide a CV will not be able to attend. Please note, these sessions are not recorded.

*Available as an optional extra for an additional fee.

REGISTRATION FEES

Workshop Series

ACEM to FACEM

Complete package - AUD $250 + GST

Includes:

Day 1: Making the transition |Morning Session
Day 1: Getting the job | Afternoon session
Day 2: Making it stick | Morning Session
Day 2: Getting the job | Afternoon session
Recording of the morning sessions to replay at home

Morning Sessions

Day 1 & Day 2 - Morning sessions only

AUD $165.00 +GST

Includes:

Day 1: Making the transition | Morning session
Day 2: Making it stick | Morning session
Recording of the sessions to replay at home.

Inclusions

Participants will be provided with a recording of the sessions post-event. Morning sessions only.
Session 3 "Getting the job" will not be recorded for privacy reasons.

REFUND POLICY

Substitution:

If, after booking an event you are unable to attend, you are welcome to nominate someone else to attend in your place. Please advise substitutions via email so a correct name can be prepared prior to registrations. CPD hours will be allocated to the substitute delegate.

Refunds:

– Cancellation more than 30 days before the event: 70% refund.

– Cancellation less than 30 days before the event: no refund, cancellation must be in writing.

DISCLAIMERS

Please note, when you register, you will be agreeing to the following disclaimers:

Unfortunately, in very rare cases due to clinical demand or other unforeseen, unavoidable reasons, courses may need to be cancelled. In this instance, registrants will be advised urgently and will receive a full refund for registration fees.
The content of this course is directed at (appropriately licensed and trained) medical/nursing practitioners. It represents current information about the provision of emergency care. It is not intended to replace, and should not be construed as, medical advice. Any concerns regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

Faculty

Dr Joshua Monester

MBBS (Hons), CCPU, GradCertClinEd, DipLibArts (Philosophy)
Josh Monester is set to complete his emergency medicine training in 2024 with Alfred Health, after returning to Victoria following several years of working and training across Western Australia and the Northern Territory. He has a strong interest in medical education, trauma, and ultrasound, but primarily works to support his ice cream addiction.

Dr Laura Scott

Dr Laura Scott is an Emergency and Trauma Physician at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne and Senior Lecturer at Monash University. Laura graduated from the University of Dundee in 2010 and on completing her Foundation Training in Glasgow, she moved to sunnier climes in 2012 to Fremantle, Western Australia. Here she chose to pursue her career in Emergency Medicine before joining The Alfred in 2016. Since then she has developed her passions for Quality Improvement within the Emergency Department, Education, Mentoring and Wellbeing, Geriatric EM and Trauma Medicine. She’s worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital and completed her Emergency Medicine training as a Fellow with the Alfred Trauma Service.