Join us at the Fireside Chat Zone, open during every break for relaxed, collaborative conversations. All ASM attendees are welcome to drop in, share ideas, and connect with colleagues in an open, engaging setting.
This isn’t a formal presentation, it’s a space for genuine dialogue, where everyone’s voice is encouraged and valued.
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts!
Monday 24 November
Morning Tea
10:30-11:00
Pre-Hospital and ED Trauma Related Haemorrhage Management
Led by Andy Buck and Neil Ballard
Hosted by Trauma Emergency Medicine and Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Networks
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Bleeding is a significant contributor to trauma related mortality and morbidity. The last decade has seen an explosion in the scientific literature about bleeding and coagulopathy in trauma, which can be confusing to interpret and translate into practice. Come along for a chat about the modern use of pre-hospital blood products and the challenges of delivering of massive transfusion in the ED or bring any other trauma/haemorrhage related questions you may have!
Lunch
12:50-13:20
Keynote Speaker Q&A – Victoria Brazil
Chairperson: Eve Purdy
Speaker: Victoria Brazil
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After her thought-provoking keynote, Navigating the Rip: Strategies for High-Performing Teams in a Sea of Toxic Tribalism, join Victoria Brazil in the Fireside Chat Zone for a relaxed and engaging follow-up discussion. Bring your questions and reflections as Victoria expands on the key ideas from her presentation. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and gain deeper insights into building stronger, more collaborative teams.
Afternoon Tea
15:00-15:30
The role of EDs and Virtual EDs in managing Domestic and Family Violence
Led by Kim Hansen
Chairperson: Jocelyn Howell
Hosted by Advancing Women in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Telehealth Networks
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Domestic and Family Violence continues to cause mortality and morbidity in our communities. What more can Emergency doctors and other clinicians do? What is the role of telehealth for these patients? By playing our role, we can help prevent harm and save lives.
Tuesday 25 November
Morning Tea
10:30-11:00
Morning Tea with the President
Chairperson: John Bonning
Speaker: Peter Allely
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Bring your morning tea and join our newly appointed President, Peter Allely, for an engaging discussion and informal meet-and-greet at the Fireside Chat Zone. Hear Peter share his vision for the future, connect with colleagues, and start your day with inspiring conversation in a relaxed setting.
Lunch
12:50-13:20
Keynote Speaker Q&A – Shahina Braganza
Chairperson: Christa Bell
Speaker: Shahina Braganza
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After her powerful keynote, Riding the Swell: Thriving Through the Tides of an Emergency Medicine Career, join Shahina Braganza in the Fireside Chat Zone for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation. Continue exploring the personal and professional currents that shape a career in emergency medicine as Shahina shares practical wisdom and candid reflections from her own journey. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, ask questions, and discover new ways to stay grounded and fulfilled amid the ebb and flow of clinical life.
Afternoon Tea
15:00-15:30
What’s next for RRR Emergency Medicine? – Stephen Gourley
Chairperson: Nicole Liesis
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The future of regional, rural, and remote (RRR) emergency medicine is brimming with opportunity. From expanded training pathways and rural rotations to flexible work models, there’s growing support for clinicians who choose to live and work outside metropolitan centres. Building a sustainable rural emergency workforce means supporting not only FACEMs and trainees but also the many non-FACEM specialists and rural generalists delivering high-quality emergency care. Strengthening training, supervision, and career pathways in RRR settings is essential to growing and retaining a skilled, confident, and diverse emergency medicine workforce where it’s needed most: closer to community and country.
Wednesday 26 November
Morning Tea
10:30-11:00
ED on Fire: Climate Conversations
Led by Matt Knox
Chairperson: Simon Judkins
Hosted by Sustainable Emergency Medicine and Climate Advocacy Network
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Join SEMCAN leaders for an informal conversation about the intersection between climate change and emergency medicine: topics can include how to stay motivated and influence change, inspiration for action you can take in your ED, adaptation to climate disasters, and any other topic you wish to discuss.
Lunch
12:50-13:20
Keynote Speaker Q&A – Peter Jones and Edd Carlton
Chairperson: Di Egerton-Warburton
Speakers: Peter Jones and Edd Carlton
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Join Peter Jones and Edd Carlton in the Fireside Chat Zone following their insightful keynotes, Snakes and Ladders and Challenging Dogma in Chest Injuries. In this interactive session, Peter and Edd will continue the conversation on navigating the complexities of emergency medicine — from the unpredictable twists of a clinical career to rethinking established approaches to patient care. Don’t miss this chance to engage with two experienced leaders, share your perspectives, and explore new ways of thinking about practice, performance, and professional growth.
Afternoon Tea
15:00-15:30
Please exec? May I have some more staff? – Peter Allely
Chairperson: Simon Judkins
Speaker: Peter Allely
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Advocating for more staffing can feel daunting. In this session, ask your colleagues who have successfully used ACEM’s workforce documents and data to make the case for more staff in their departments. Learn practical strategies to engage hospital executives, align your request with system priorities, and present compelling, evidence-based arguments. Whether you’re early in your advocacy journey or looking to strengthen your pitch, this session will provide real-world insights, templates, and tips to help you speak up confidently, and effectively, for safer, more sustainable emergency care in your hospital.