International EM – “Trainee’s Perspective”

IEMSIG Annual Meeting – ACEM ASM November 2011 – “Educating for our future”

Bishan Rajapakse (Advanced Trainee)Andrew Perry (Advanced Trainee – Training Committee

Chair)

Overview

• Issues facing trainees– Knowledge of international training opportunities– Accreditation

• Possible Solutions– Awareness, communication and collaboration– IEMSIG, Web based dialogue and networking– Supporting Trainee involvement in IEM – benefits?

• Discussion

Trainee Perspective

• Trainee Interest/Enthusiasm for IEM;– Experiences described in IEMSIG Newsletter– Activity on Web based International EM groups &

medical blogs– Local discussion forums

• Obstacles facing trainees (&DEMTs)– Limited awareness of Int’l opportunities?– Difficulty organizing placements?– Challenges in accreditation of training?

IEM Survey – difficulties with accreditation?

• Pilot Sample – prelim analysis of 1st 5 people;– 2 advanced trainee, 1 basic trainee, 1 fellow, 1 other

specialty– All had International Experience (at least medical

elective)– Importance 8.4 (mean, range 7-10)– 1 out of 3 able to get international work accredited– Having a database of International work rated as

useful (Mean 7.8, range 6-10)

Potential Solutions

• Knowledge and experience sharing• Collaboration and Networking– Locally– Internationally

• Publication– Newsletter, Journal, Web

• Discussion– Online, Local forums

IEMSIG Newsletter – trainee contributions…

IEM groups

International EM on ‘Life in the Fast Lane’

Links to IEMSIG

connecting with other IEM interest groups

Trainee’s in IEM – Potential Benefits

• Web based platforms effective media for – Knowledge sharing– Communication– Collaboration and Strengthening of Networks

• Trainee’s perhaps more savvy with web technology– Maintain and foster ongoing international Links

Summary

• Issues facing trainees– Knowledge of overseas training opportunities– Accreditation

• Possible Solutions– Awareness, communication and collaborate– IEMSIG– Web Groups, Blogs - ? ACEM

• Potential benefits of having trainee’s on board– Web Savvy, strengthen international links

In closing…

Excerpt from upcoming issue of “Postcards from the edge” – Life in the Fast Lane (International EM edition)

Interview with Dr Vera Sistenich

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