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The Colombo Declaration in support of the Stop Bombing Hospitals campaign The issue of attacks on medical facilities in conflict zones was brought to the fore by several presentations during the DevelopingEM 2016 Sri Lanka conference. The moving presentation by Kass Thomas describes the 2015 attack on the MSF run Kunduz Trauma Centre in Afghanistan. It contains […]

As well as Co-Directing #DevEM2018 Sanj Fernando also leads an experienced group of emergency physicians in presenting an afternoon Radiology Session at this years’ conference. This focussed review of XRays and CT scans will review radiology findings that clinically matter. Get a jump on life saving interventions based on radiology even before the radiologist gets […]

1. Conference location DevelopingEM will be hosting the 2018 conference at the beautiful InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa. InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa Nestled amongst 35 acres of tropical gardens, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is located on the beautiful and picturesque Natadola Bay on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu. This […]

This year Peter and Gerard return with an international team of trauma experts. Check out their previous presentations to get a taste of whats in store. Peter Cameron Gerard O’Reilly  

This year we have April, Mary,  and Suzanne returning to our Paediatric track which will lead off the plenary program Check out their previous presentations to get a taste of what to expect. April Kam Mary Langcake Suzanne Beno  

This workshop has seen some fascinating discussions between EMS clinicians and providers from around the globe over the last few years. An analysis of different systems and their governance structures has been an illuminating process. This interactive course focuses on EMS in the real world and serves to enhance physicians’ expertise in EMS issues. Participants […]

Hearing the experiences of colleagues from around the globe has been one of the key features of DevelopingEM since our first conference in Sydney in 2012. Over the years we have had incredible presentations on wide ranging topics including Lead Poisoning in Nigeria The health effects of the US Embargo of Cuba The work of […]

Our good friend April Kam from Canada brings together an amazing group of experts for a top-notch Paediatric track. April returns for her third DevelopingEM and she has organised a group of old and new faces. Mary Langcake, Tanya Solano, Donovan Dwyer, and Suzanne Beno return to the team having helped DevelopingEM hugely in the […]

Peter and Gerard have joined our Medical Organising Committee and return with an amazing Trauma track for #DevEM2018 Fiji. They and a multinational group of presenters are covering topics that span the breadth of trauma management. Get a taste of how good this session is going to be- check the trauma track from last years’ […]