Course Schedule
Upcoming Courses (QLD TimeZone)
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.
Trauma
Dr Tatum Bond- Head & C Spine Trauma: EDH. SDH. RICP. C spine Imaging. C Spine fractures
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.
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
Endocrinology
Metabolic Acidosis. Management of DKA & HHS. Euglycemic DKA. Myxoedema Coma. Delirium. Pericardial Effusion.
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
ACEM Fellowship OSCE
Applications open 16th June 2025. Eligibility deadline 3rd August 2025
Haemo Oncology
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome & Thrombotic Microangiopathy. Anemia. Microcytic. Normocytic. Macrocytic. Normal Anion Gap Acidosis. High Cardiac Output Failure. MAHA - Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia. TTP.
Infectious Diseases
Febrile Neutropenia. Meningoencephalitis & CSF interpretation. Toxic Shock Syndrome. Puerperal sepsis - Endometritis; Mastitis; TSS; ovarian thrombophlebitis.
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.
EXAM ECGs
Rapid review of common exam ECGs. Fast-paced, case-based with clear strategies, key features, and exam tips.
ACEM Fellowship OSCE
Applications open 15th December 2025. Eligibility deadline 9th February 2026
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. In person attendance available in Brisbane if numbers permit. Dr Emily Law from the Queensland Children’s Hospital covers the paediatric components
Daily start at 9am to conclude at 4:30pm
ACEM Fellowship OSCE EXAM
Applications open 15th June 2026. Eligibility deadline 10th August 2026
3 day intensive course
Intensive written revision course held via Zoom and In person for November 2026 cohort. SAQ exam paper to be released in preparation for this event for candidates headed to November 2026exam only…. zoom ID sent out 30 min prior. In person attendance requires RSVP by 15th September 2025. Conference rates available upon request.
Dr Emily Law from the Queensland Children’s Hospital covers the paediatric components
Daily start at 9am to conclude at 4:30pm
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.
SAQ 1 due 6th August (Nov Cohort)
Graded SAQ papers are for the November 2025 cohort only- The marking deadline for SAQ 1 is 6th August 2025. Papers submitted after this date will not be graded….(SAQ 1 and 2 will be graded but the team).
MCQ 1 expires 10th August 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
Orthopaedics
Dr Sam Abu Hadid presents- The Hip. The adult with hip pain. Neck of Femur fracture. Hip Imaging. Scapular Fracture. NAI in the elderly. Geriatric Trauma. Aged care
Cardiology
Hypertensive Crisis. WPW. STEMI in women, diabetics & geriatrics. STEMI mimics - Q waves & Ventricular aneurysm. STEMI mimics - ELEVATION mnemonic. Wide Complex Tachycardia. VT Brugada Criteria. Wide Complex WPW. Idiopathic VT - RVOT VT- ILVT. Pericardial Effusion. Cardiac POCUS. Polymorphic VT. WPW.
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
Empyema. ABG interpretation. Hypocalcemia. End Tidal CO2. CXR interpretation. Lung Collapse patterns. Hilar Prominence. Pneumonia Types.
Resus and Shock
STEMI in evolution, LV Dysfunction POCUS, End of life decision making, Palliative Care in ED
Airway- welcome to Nov 2025
Chronic Alcoholic with ALOC. Upper GI Bleed RSI & Airway Management. Toxicological acidosis RSI. Neonatal Seizures & RSI neonatal. Induction agents in adults, neonates and children. Ketamine vs Propofol vs Fentanyl. RSI & Airway in C spine injury & Raised Intracranial pressure.
Administration
Dr Seira Ikeuchi Consent. Physician Impairment. Teaching modules for the ed. Access Block. (4)
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.
Infectious Diseases
Febrile Neutropenia. Meningoencephalitis & CSF interpretation. Toxic Shock Syndrome. Puerperal sepsis - Endometritis; Mastitis; TSS; ovarian thrombophlebitis.
ACEM Fellowship OSCE
Applications open 16th December 2024. Eligibility deadline 2nd Feb 2025
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.
SAQ 2 due 18 March
Graded SAQ papers are for the May 2025 cohort only- The marking deadline for SAQ 2 is 18th March 2025. Papers submitted after this date will not be graded….(SAQ 1 and 2 will be graded but the team)
Immunology
Facial swelling, Bullous Erythema Multiforme, Steven’s Johnsons Syndrome, Anaphyllaxis diagnostic criteria, Angioedema in the elderly, Urticaria. Serum sickness. Anaphylaxis.
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
Endocrinology
HHS. DKA vs HHS. Adrenal Crisis. Thyrotoxic Crisis. Metabolic Acidosis. Euglycemic DKA. Myxoedema Coma. Delirium. Pericardial Effusion.
Paediatrics
Valve lesions - Aortic S. HOCM. Mitral R. Aortic R. Mitral Stenosis. Congenital Heart Disease -Pink lesions - VSD. ASD. PDA. Blue Lesions -TGA. Pulmonary Atresia. TOF. ‘White’ lesions- Hypoplastic LH.Interrupted Aorta. Kids ECG.
Paediatrics
Paediatric Sepsis. The Phoenix Sepsis Score vs SOFA vs Paeds SIRS. Serious Bacterial Infections. Upper Airway Infections. Epiglottitis.
Cardiology
Hypertensive Crisis. WPW. STEMI in women, diabetics & geriatrics. STEMI mimics - Q waves & Ventricular aneurysm. STEMI mimics - ELEVATION mnemonic. Wide Complex Tachycardia. VT Brugada Criteria. Wide Complex WPW. Idiopathic VT - RVOT VT- ILVT. Pericardial Effusion. Cardiac POCUS. Polymorphic VT. WPW.
Cardiology
STEMI MIMICS. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. HOCM. Aortic Dissection. Wide Complex Tachycardia. VT Brugada Criteria. Wide Complex WPW. Idiopathic VT - RVOT VT- ILVT. Pericardial Effusion. Cardiac POCUS. Polymorphic VT. WPW. Heart Failure. HFrEF & HFpEF.
Respiratory
Aspiration Pneumonia. Nosocomial Pneumonia. Pneumonia RSI & Ventilation. Pneumonia Severity Assessment - SMARTCOP vs PSI. Obesity & RSI. Chest Pain Differential. Pneumomediastinum / Mediastinitis. Geriatric RSI. CXR interpretation. Lung Collapse patterns. Hilar Prominence. Lung Ultrasound. COPD. Approach to Dyspnoea. Dyspnoea Ultrasound protocol. COPD Gold criteria. COPD ventilation strategy. NIV protocols. Pneumonia severity scores