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Creating a world where all people, in all countries, have access to high quality emergency medical care. Common problems have common solutions.

The International Federation for Emergency Medicine is an international association composed of national emergency medicine organisations that are members of the IFEM as defined by these bylaws. IFEM represents a co-ordinating consortium of these organisations. The IFEM was founded in 1989 and its purpose is "to promote at an international level, interchange, understanding and co-operation among physicians practicing emergency medicine". This page is a daily review of emergency medicine stories from around the world. We can learn from each other as we strive for a universal standard of excellence in emergency care delivery.

12/10/2026

What does leadership ask of you beyond the role itself? 🎙️
Dr Ian Higginson reflects on a lesson learned over time.

🎧 Hear more in Episode 6 of Presidents’ Pearls: https://presidents-pearls.captivate.fm

05/10/2026

🎙️ Episode 6 of Presidents’ Pearls is now live!

Dr Ian Higginson, President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, reflects on why meaningful leadership takes time — and the importance of patience, kindness and humanity along the way.

From navigating complex systems to valuing the time we give to others, this is a thoughtful conversation about growing into leadership and what really matters along the way.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://presidents-pearls.captivate.fm

30/09/2026

Sepsis demands attention and so does the evidence shaping its care.

The 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign brings updated guidance across adult and paediatric sepsis. Join our Journal Club Vol. 2, in collaboration with BEEM – Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine, to look beyond what’s changed and critically examine the evidence and its application across diverse emergency care settings.

Speakers:
Dr Emnet Shimber
Dr Suneel Upadhye
Moderator:
Dr Shelley McLeod

📅 7 October 2026 | ⌚️ 14:00–15:30 UTC

🌍 Fully sponsored access is available for all participants.
Register now: https://www.ifem.cc/ifem_beem_journal_club

28/09/2026

Dr Clare Skinner reflects on finding a way to lead that felt true to who she was — through listening, building relationships and recognising that leadership doesn’t always have to look “tough”.

Hear more from Dr Skinner in Episode 4 of Presidents’ Pearls.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://presidents-pearls.captivate.fm

24/09/2026

Earn accredited CME/CPD hours while building practical skills to improve emergency care for older people.

This December, join IFEM at Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine Conference 2026 in Abu Dhabi for Leadership and Clinical Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Medicine — an interactive, full-day programme accredited for 6.3 DoH CME hours and approved for 8.75 ACEM CPD hours.

From frailty, falls, trauma, pain, delirium and polypharmacy to service design and leading meaningful change, the programme will explore real-world challenges in caring for older patients and practical strategies you can take back to your own emergency department.

🎙️ Featuring: Dr Rosa McNamara, Dr Danya Khoujah, Dr Farhat Mattoo, Dr Salama Al Neyadi, Dr Venkat Kotamraju and Dr Arina Kruis.

📅 9 December 2026
🕗 08:00–17:00 (GMT+4)
📍 Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

Invest a day in building better emergency care for an ageing population.

🔗 Register now: https://www.ifem.cc/leadership_and_clinical_excellence_in_geriatric_emergency_medicine

23/09/2026

What does it take to deliver emergency medical care in the high-speed world of motorsport?

Join IFEM for Motorsports Trauma: Speed, Safety & Survival, a virtual learning event bringing together international expertise in motorsports medicine, trauma care and injury prevention.

From medical response at the Indianapolis 500 and trackside trauma, to race car injury mechanisms, road traffic safety and the evolving evidence behind motorsports medical practice — this session will explore emergency care where speed, safety and rapid response intersect.

🎙️ Featuring: Dr Julia Vaizer, Dr David Menzies, Dr Melissa McCarthy, Dr Amjad Obeid, Dr Cindy Bitter and Dr Sean Petherbridge.

🎤 Moderated by: Dr Ankur Verma, Dr Ramyajit Lahiri and Dr Reena Singh.

📅 7 December 2026
⏰ 14:00–16:00 UTC

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://www.ifem.cc/motorsports_trauma_speed_safety_survival

Limited sponsored places are available for eligible participants from low- and middle-income countries.

21/09/2026

🎙️ Episode 4 of Presidents’ Pearls is now live!

Can you lead with strength without losing the qualities that make you who you are?

Dr Clare Skinner, former President of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, reflects on finding her own approach to leadership — from challenging the status quo and learning to listen more, to leading with curiosity, empathy and respect.

A candid conversation about making a difference, staying true to yourself and recognising that there is more than one way to lead.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://presidents-pearls.captivate.fm

17/09/2026

The IFEM–BEEM Journal Club returns for its second session with Surviving Sepsis 2026: From Evidence to Practice.

Join Dr Shelley McLeod, Dr Suneel Upadhye and Dr Emnet Shimber as they critically explore the newly published 2026 Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines — examining the evidence behind the recommendations and what they mean for clinical practice across different resource settings.

Developed in collaboration with BEEM (Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine), the Journal Club brings evidence, critical appraisal and real-world application into one global conversation.

📅 7 October 2026
🕑 14:00–15:30 UTC

Limited sponsored registrations are available for eligible participants from lower- and middle-income countries.

🔗 Register now: https://www.ifem.cc/ifem_beem_journal_club

16/09/2026

📝 New on the IFEM Resource Library

How can public health principles help build more resilient emergency care systems?

The White Paper on the Important Interface of Public Health Principles in Emergency Care System Design, developed by the IFEM Public and Environmental Health Special Interest Group (PEHSIG), explores the vital connection between public health and emergency care — from prevention and health equity to climate change, disaster response and pandemic preparedness.

The paper provides recommendations for embedding public health principles into emergency care system design and strengthening preparedness for current and emerging health challenges.

🔗 Read and download the white paper: https://www.ifem.cc/white_paper_on_the_important_interface_of_public_health_principles_in_emergency_care_system_design

10/09/2026

Hear more from Dr Cirillo in Episode 3 of Presidents’ Pearls, as he shares the experiences and lessons that have shaped his approach to leadership in emergency medicine.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://presidents-pearls.captivate.fm

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