Are you fully prepared for the role of consultant?
Get ready to step confidently from ACEM to FACEM in this refreshed and updated one-day online workshop. Learn from both newly and seasoned Fellows as they share valuable insights, practical tips, and real-world advice. This course is designed to prepare you for the challenges and opportunities that come with Fellowship - so you can transition with clarity, confidence, and a head start.
Session 1: Considerations for a new FACEM | Morning session Are you fully prepared for the role of a consultant? Join us on the day for a deep dive into essential skills for the transition from ACEM to FACEM:
Focus on Wellbeing with insights from a seasoned Emergency Physician and The Mindful Medic podcaster.
Overcome imposter syndrome and achieve a work-life balance.
Now that you've made the transition, it's time to 'work smart' and 'find your niche'
Engage in a panel discussion on Impostor Syndrome & work-life balance.
Session 2: Doing the job | Afternoon Session
Learn effective strategies for managing colleagues in your new role.
Gain insights on leadership in the ED from experienced professionals.
Explore how ACEM supports new FACEM, including the New Fellows program and managing your CPD and CME funds.
Engage in a panel discussion on Leadership & ACEM supports
Session 3: Getting the job | Afternoon session
Interview Tips - Get the tools to approach interviews with confidence and purpose.
Introduction to CV Tips - Want your CV to stand out? Learn how to present your skills and experience with clarity, confidence, and purpose—tailored for emergency medicine pathways.
Session 4: CV Workshop | Afternoon Session
This workshop is designed to strengthen your CV, giving you the edge in securing your next role.
The first 18 registrants (early bird) will receive personalised, career-enhancing CV feedback from our clinical educators.
All other participants are warmly invited to attend and gain valuable insights from the expert-led advice shared during this session. Important Note: The first 18 registrants for the CV workshop must provide their full CV for group discussion and personalised feedback. Failure to do so will result in cancellation.
Faculty
Dr Josh Monester
Dr Josh Monester is an emergency physician and trauma consultant with special interests in medical education, simulation and ultrasound. He trained in a range of hospitals across Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, and is currently undertaking a Master of Clinical Education exploring his interest in transition periods in emergency medicine training.
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.
