Course Schedule
Upcoming Courses (QLD TimeZone)
Dermatology
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions. SCARs. Skin Loss Syndromes. Steven’s Johnson Syndrome(<10%). Bullous Erythema Multiforme (<10%). SJS / TEN Overlap (10-30%). TEN (>30%). DRESS. AGEP. Staph Scalded Skin Syndrome. Drug Eruption. PEMPHIGUS.
Ophthalmology
Visual Loss. Anatomical differential diagnosis of visual loss. Ischemic optic neuropathy. Giant Cell Arteritis. Central Retinal Artery occlusion. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. SLE. Endopthalmitis. Uveitis. Globe rupture. Hyphema. Septal & Preseptal cellulitis. Acute Red Eye & Glaucoma
Toxicology
Propanolol overdose. Confusion. Delirium & Toxicology. Confusion vs Psychiatric functional impairment. Delirium vs Dementia. Salicylism. Low & slow toxidromes. Calcium channel vs Beta blockers
Infectious Diseases
Serious Viral Syndromes: Scarlet fever. EBV. Measles. Adenovirus. Enterovirus.
3 day intensive course
Intensive written revision course held via Zoom May 2026 cohort. SAQ exam paper to be released in preparation for this event for candidates headed to November 2025exam only…. zoom ID sent out 30 min prior. Dr Emily Law from the Queensland Children’s Hospital covers the paediatric components on day 2
Daily start at 9am to conclude at 4:30pm
Welcome to November 2026- Airway
Airway & RSI 1. Anatomically / Physiologically Difficult Airways. RSI optimization. Positioning for RSI. Preoxygenation. Crash - Failed - Difficult - Airway Algorithms. Post RSI Hypotension & Hypoxia Troubleshoot
First Nations Health
Guest Lecturer: Dr Tatum Bond (FACEM Cairns Hospital)
First Nations Health in Emergency Medicine: Culturally Safe and Responsive Care for Advanced Trainees. Common exam topics
Respiratory
Geriatric Pneumonia Case Review, Acid-Base Disorders and Respiratory Assessment, Varicella Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patient,
Cardiology
Updated Chest Pain. National Heart Foundation Australia Chest Pain Guidelines
Paediatrics
Altered Mental Status in Infants, Pediatric Hepatosplenomegaly Differential Diagnosis
Obstets and Gynae
Physiology of Pregnancy. Approach to vomiting. Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Chest Discomfort & Dyspnoea in pregnancy. CVS exam, ECG, Troponin in pregnancy. Cardiac arrest modification. VT modification. Resuscitative hysterotomy.
Immunology
Immunology for the ACEM exam covering high yield topics like, Erythema Multiforme. Urticaria. Serum sickness & Serum Sickness Like Reactions. Anaphylaxis. Angioedema
Ophthalmology
Dr Samantha Abu Hadid Presents Visual Loss. Anatomical differential diagnosis of visual loss. Ischemic optic neuropathy. Giant Cell Arteritis. Central Retinal Artery occlusion. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. SLE. Endopthalmitis. Uveitis.
ACEM Fellowship OSCE EXAM
Applications open 15th June 2026. Eligibility deadline 10th August 2026
3 day intensive course
3 days of intensive revision for the Fellowship written exam. A systematic approach to difficult toxicology, cardiology, paediatrics and resuscitation scenarios. Real cases, realistic exam questions with accurate timing.
ACEM Fellowship OSCE
Applications open 15th December 2025. Eligibility deadline 9th February 2026
Trauma
Dr Tatum Bond- Head & C Spine Trauma: EDH. SDH. RICP. C spine Imaging. C Spine fractures
Psychiatry
Dr Sam Abu Hadid Depression. Triage of the mental health patient. Psychiatric history & examination. Organic conditions & mental health presentations. The Aggressive patient in ED
Orthopaedics
Guest Lecturer: Dr Tatum Bond (FACEM Cairns Hospital)- The shoulder & Wrist. Anterior Dislocation. Advanced methods of reduction. Posterior Dislocation. Wrist imaging & interpretation. Perilunate dislocation.
Environmental
Environmental Medicine in Paediatrics and Geriatrics. Drowning. Heatstroke and hypothermia
Immunology
Immunology for the ACEM exam covering high yield topics like, Erythema Multiforme. Urticaria. Serum sickness & Serum Sickness Like Reactions. Anaphylaxis. Angioedema
Obstets and Gynae
Physiology of Pregnancy. Approach to vomiting. Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Chest Discomfort & Dyspnoea in pregnancy. CVS exam, ECG, Troponin in pregnancy. Cardiac arrest modification. VT modification. Resuscitative hysterotomy.
Resus and Shock
Atrial flutter, VT diagnosis & Brugada, ALS & BLS, Ventilatory modes, LBBB & Sgarbossa, Types of Shock Palliative Care in ED
First Nations Health
Guest Lecturer: Dr Tatum Bond (FACEM Cairns Hospital)
First Nations Health in Emergency Medicine: Culturally Safe and Responsive Care for Advanced Trainees. Common exam topics
Cardiology
Updated Chest Pain. National Heart Foundation Australia Chest Pain Guidelines (HFA)
Respiratory
The Immunocompromised patient in ED. Aplastic anemia. Vesicular rash - differential. LV dysfunction on POCUS.
Airway- welcome to May 2026
Anatomically / Physiologically Difficult Airways. RSI optimization. Positioning for RSI. Preoxygenation. Crash - Failed - Difficult - Airway Algorithms. Paed vs Adult Airways. Post RSI Hypotension & Hypoxia Troubleshooting
EXAM ECGs
Rapid review of common exam ECGs. Fast-paced, case-based with clear strategies, key features, and exam tips.
Toxicology
Tick Paralysis. Digoxin poisoning. Methanol. Ethylene Glycol. Isopropyl Alcohol. Cocaine OD. Party drugs. Altered Level of Consciousness - an Approach. Fantasy - GHB. Cannabis. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis. Cocaine.
Infectious Diseases
Febrile Neutropenia. Meningoencephalitis & CSF interpretation. Toxic Shock Syndrome. Puerperal sepsis - Endometritis; Mastitis; TSS; ovarian thrombophlebitis.
Haemo Oncology
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome & Thrombotic Microangiopathy. Anemia. Microcytic. Normocytic. Macrocytic. Normal Anion Gap Acidosis. High Cardiac Output Failure. MAHA - Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. TTP.
ACEM Fellowship OSCE
Applications open 16th June 2025. Eligibility deadline 3rd August 2025
Ophthalmology
Dr Sam Abu Hadid covers- Visual Loss. Anatomical differential diagnosis of visual loss. Ischemic optic neuropathy. Giant Cell Arteritis. Central Retinal Artery occlusion. Central Retinal Vein Occlusion. SLE. Endopthalmitis. Uveitis. Globe rupture. Hyphema. Septal & Preseptal cellulitis. Acute Red Eye & Glaucoma
Endocrinology
Metabolic Acidosis. Management of DKA & HHS. Euglycemic DKA. Myxoedema Coma. Delirium. Pericardial Effusion.
SAQ 2 due 3rd Sept
Graded SAQ papers are for the Nov 2025 cohort only- The marking deadline for SAQ 2 is 3rd Sept 2025.
MCQ 2 expires 31 August 2025
MCQ 3 expires 21st September 2025
MCQ 4 expires 5th October 2025
MCQ 5 expires 19th October 2025
MCQ 6 expires 9th November 2025
Obstetrics and Gynae
Abdominal pain in pregnancy. Appendicitis & pregnancy. Preterm Labour. Abnormal Uterine bleeding and PALMCOEN. Precipitous labour in ED - Delivering a baby. Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Chest Discomfort & Dyspnoea in pregnancy. CVS exam, ECG, Troponin in pregnancy. Cardiac arrest modification. VT modification. Resuscitative hysterotomy.
Trauma
Dr Tatum Bond- Head & C Spine Trauma: EDH. SDH. RICP. C spine Imaging. C Spine fractures
Renal and Urology
Urolithiasis. Urine analysis. Approach to Backpain. Differential in renal colic. Renal POCUS. AKI definitions & Prerenal, Intrarenal & Post renal AKI. Urinary Tract Infection. Complicated Cystitis. Pyelonephritis. Urosepsis. Glomerulonephritis. Nephrotic Syndrome. Post Streptococcal GN. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Neurology
Neuromuscular: Guillain Barre Syndrome. Myasthenia Gravis. Myasthenic crisis.
Headache. Thunderclap headache. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Cerebral Sinus Venous Thrombosis. Carotid & Vert Artery Dissection. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction. Spontaneous intracranial hypotension. SAH -CT. LP. Xanthochromia.