EMUGs Clinical Leaders Meeting & Dinner

LOOK TO THE FUTURE

EMUGs Clinical Leaders Meeting

An EMUGs-Central Event

Hosted by EMUGs New Zealand

Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Groups is pleased to invite POCUS leaders from around the world to come together in a social and friendly environment to mingle with your fellow ultrasound enthusiasts.

Share ideas, discuss POCUS research and education trends and look to the future in a collaborative learning environment.

Join us at the newly opened Generator workspace “The Square” in Britomart Place, downtown Auckland. Afterwards we’ll enjoy spectacular ocean views and an inspired menu at nearby Ostro. This iconic restaurant is renowned for its locally-sourced, seasonal dishes created by Josh Emett and perfected by head chef Daniel Na.

AGENDA

1430 - Registration

1500 - Welcome and introductions

• Luke Phillips (VIC) & Mark Rewi (NZ)

1515 - EMUG board and governance update (15min)

• Presenter: Allan Whitehead (VIC)

• Topics include:

• Administration restructure and formation of board

• Operations team Update

• Meetings and conference for 2018, 2019

1530- ACEM POCUS update (30min)

• Ultrasound Subcommittee Panel:

• Alistair Murray (SA) - Current Chair of Subcomittee **

• Brian O’Connell (NSW) **

• Melody Hiew (VIC)

• Objective: discuss how EMUGS can facilitate/cooperate with ACEM and forward POCUS training/education/governance

• Topics include:

• Discuss current state of play with ACEM in regards to POCUS

• Role of FACEM supporting trainees in POCUS training

• Development of a network of Ultrasound directors/clinical leaders

• Q&A

1600 - Disruptive technology in POCUS education (20min)

• Presenter: Rachel Liu **

• Objective: Discuss the use of electronic resources that facilitate POCUS education

1630 - Afternoon Tea

1645 - SONOSITE - Sponsor Talk.

1650 - POCUS in the USA

• Dr Michael Blaivas (USA) (30 min)

• Mike will discuss with us the current state of play and future directions of POCUS training in the USA

1720 - Advancing POCUS research in the ED. (40min)

• Presenter: Dr Andrew Brainard (NZ)

• Objective: Discuss the best approach for the EMUG network to facilitate high quality multi-centre POCUS research in the ED.

1800 - Competency, credentialing and certification (40min)

• Facilitator: Luke Phillips & Mark Rewi

• Objective: discuss the benefits and cons of competency, credentialing and certification in POCUS training.

• Session Plan:

• Break-out session divided into 3 groups to discuss (10-15min)

• Elevator pitch presentation from each group 5min.

• General discussion.

• Group leaders to guide discussions: Melody Hiew (VIC), Janet Pribble (NZ),

• Topics to Be Addressed:

• What should we be striving for in our emergencies?

• Does credentialing = competence?

• Does certification = competence?

• How to we achieve uniformity across the region?

• What is needed in your institution/hospital network

• What would you like to see from ACEM?

• Discuss experiences in different hospitals across regions.

• Need for a SEED program

1840 - Open Forum

• Facilitators: Luke Phillips & Mark Rewi

• Members will be invited to submit discussion points prior to meeting

• Open forum

1900 - Close

1900 - Drinks at Ostro

2000 - Dinner at Ostro

Continue discussions over drinks & dinner where we will also be joined by ASUM CEO Lyndal Macpherson and her colleagues in our own semi-private dining space at 'The Deck' at Ostro's Restaurant.

** DIAL-IN PRESENTER

Meeting Chairs

Dr Mark Rewi - Co-Chair EMUGs New Zealand

A strong advocate for ED Ultrasound as an ED Consultant and it has driven me to the forefront of credentialing, equipment acquisition and maintenance, imaging management and ongoing education. Played a central role in gaining funding for my local EDUS program. Ambitions for POCUS programs in ANZ to be accessible for more ED doctors while meeting high standards of quality and consistency.

FACEM,MBCHB(Auckland),PGC CPU(Otago), CCPU, PGC ClinED(Canterbury)

Dr Luke Phillips - Co-Chair EMUGs Victoria

Luke is an Emergency Physician at Alfred Health in Melbourne where he is involved in regular teaching and ultrasound accreditation. He believes ultrasound to be an extension of our physical exam and enables us to be better clinicians. He has special interests in the use of ultrasound for critically unwell patients, in trauma management and in the use of ultrasound to improve patient safety during procedures in the ED. He is the creator and editor of the open access education website and blog – pocusgeelong.com, a reviewer for the POCUS section for Life in the Fast Lane weekly review and an instructor with Ultrasound Training Solutions.

​MBBS, BSc (BioMed) (Hons), FACEM, CCPU (BELS, eFAST, Lung)

GUEST SPEAKERS

Dr Michael Blaivas MD, MBA, FACEP, FAIUM

Dr. Blaivas completed an emergency medicine residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center, followed by an emergency ultrasound fellowship at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago (University of Illinois). He has held faculty positions in multiple universities and is currently an affiliate professor of medicine at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine. Clinically, Dr. Blaivas works at Piedmont Hospital in Newnan Georgia as well as St Francis Hospital Emergency Department in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Blaivas is a pioneer of point-of-care ultrasound. He has published nearly 200 peer reviewed articles on point-of-care ultrasound and multiple book chapters. Additionally, he is the editor of 5 medical textbooks. His research interests over the years have spanned from resuscitation, lung ultrasound, out of hospital and space applications of ultrasound through ocular ultrasound, ultrasound guided procedures such as vascular access and regional nerve blocks as well as bench research.

Dr Rachel Liu BAO, MBBCh, FACEP

Dr. Liu is the current Director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Education in the Yale School of Medicine. She focuses on designing curricula and implementation of ultrasound use in basic, physical and clinical science teaching to medical students. Additionally, she brings educational initiatives in teaching emergency medicine residents, fellows and faculty. She is the current Chair of the American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Ultrasound Section, and the Immediate Past-President of the Academy of Emergency Ultrasound in the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

Dr Andrew Brainard

Ticket Pricing

EMUGs is a not for profit organisation supported by a small central operations team. Ticket sales fund EMUGs operations so we can continue our mission of advancing the use of POCUS in Emergency Medicine.

We aim to ensure ticket prices reflect the value our events provide while ensuring EMUGs longevity. Thank you for your support.

FAQs

What is the best way for me to get to/from the event?

Driving - There is limited parking at the Britomark Carpark which is $25 a day. Street parking is also available but is limited.

Public transport - This location is close to both buses and trains, the building is right next to the Britomark train station.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email to romy@emugs.org with any questions.

What is the refund policy?

Attendees can receive full refunds up to 7 days before the event start date.

Will I get an attendance certificate?

Certificates will be emailed after the event.