CME Intro 2017/1James Wheeler

What is CME?• Continuing medical education

• Non-confrontational forum for education on topics related to the practice of emergency medicine

• Primarily focused at Registrars but also for Consultant and Senior Clinicians

Format• Weekly Topics to include topics relevant to primarily Part @ teaching program of

that week

• Presentations prepared by:• ED Consultants & Registrars (with an allocated consultant mentor)• Specialty Consultants or Registrars• Relevant allied health staff

• Duration ranges depending on topic from 15 mins – 2 hours

• Usually 3-4 presentations per session and a quiz (time allowing)

Other Content• Airway workshops (6 monthly)• Audits / Registrar Projects (6 monthly)• Trauma Scenario (monthly)• M&M / Interesting case review (monthly)• Radiology Sessions (monthly)• Education Registrar – What’s Hot in Emergency Medicine (monthly)• Toxicology core knowledge• Ultrasound core knowledge• Current research in ED• Weekly Quiz – VAQ’s (ECG’s, Gases, etc…)• Emergency medicine outside of the tertiary hospital

What do we expect from you?• Check the CME timetable on the website (scghed.com)

• Esp. if you are rostered for a day shift on a that Thursday

• Arrive on time

• If you have something you would like to present during your term – then let me know

• When asked to present, prepare well researched content (with suitable references) in consultation with allocated senior mentor

• Attend as many mornings as possible• Airway workshop is mandatory• Part 1 & 2 candidates highly recommended to attend all possible during their teaching program• Attendance is considered as part of your term assessment!!

• Give feedback

Upcoming Highlights• Airway Workshop• 23rd March• Attendance mandatory and very beneficial!!

Charlie’s ED Website (scghed.com)• What is it?

• How do I use it?

• Is the site complete?

• Can I contribute?