It's almost EM-Day!!

This week the EUSEM website is showing the EM-Day,  27 May, colours. We are very excited about all the submissions in the web-app and the activities that are coming in through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

The map of impact is already looking amazing with activities from all over the world!

Even though EM-Day is on the 27th, the 26th of May will be also a big day for EUSEM and the EM-Day team.

  1. The paper and editorial about the survey results will be published in the European Journal of Emergency Medicine. The press release will be showing on the EUSEM homepage linking to the publications. Fingers crossed for a lot of media attention!
  2. The webinar: Safety Culture in the ED will be held at 14:00 CEST. The survey results will be presented and we have great speakers representing WHO, IAPO, IFEM, AFEM, EUSEM and more. We will exchange thoughts and ideas about improving the safety in the ED. Please register and join the round table discussion.

 Check the programme here

 

REGISTER

 

Please join in the campaign and tag us on the socials and add the hashtags #YourSafetyOurPriority #EmergencyMedicineDay

Fb: @EmergencyMedicineDay

Tw: @EmergencyDay

Insta: emergency_day\

In: company/emergency-medicine-day

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Acute CV Days: Everything you need to know about acute myocardial infarction

AcuteCVDays facilitates learning and discussing potential differences between North America and Europe in the management and treatment of acute myocardial infarction.

Every week, you can expect clinical cases, expert opinions, polls and a selection of relevant resources on acute myocardial infarction, covering best practices from both sides of the Atlantic.

Check out the campaign here: AcuteCVDays (escardio.org)

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Emergency care at crisis point

Lorna Rothery spoke to Jim Connolly, President of the European Society for Emergency Medicine about how long-established issues in the health system are being reflected in emergency care, and the bold actions needed to address this.

"Emergency medicine has faced unprecedented challenges over the past few years with ambulance offload delays, treatment delays and staff shortages. Would you say emergency medicine is being suitably prioritised as part of the EU’s public health agenda?"

Good question!!

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EUSEM is looking for a Marketing & Communication Manager

EUSEM is looking for someone that will:
• Create a marketing and communication strategy which supports activities of EUSEM;
• Use their skills across all areas of marketing and communication: copywriting, proofreading, and digital campaigning, capable of promoting key messages in traditional and social media;
• Manage the EUSEM, congress website and EM Day website;
• Support the implementation of the EM Day campaign;
• Work with graphic designers, media consultants to develop the communication and promotional activities.

 

Read the full description HERE

Interested?

Please send the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  :

  • a cover letter
  • your CV
  • 3 examples of your previous work (website, publications and social media posts)

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Job opening at EUSEM for Exam & Administration coordinator

We are looking for an Exam and Administration Coordinator, who will support the activities in relation to the European Board Examination in Emergency Medicine and support EUSEM in its other activities.

In our small dynamic team you will be able to share your ideas and together shape the future of the European Society for Emergency Medicine.

You will be able to learn a lot in this diverse job.

Read the full description HERE

Interested?
Apply by sending a cover letter and CV in English to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted within three weeks after application.

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Epidemiology of geriatric patients presenting to emergency departments in Europe: EGERS study

We are proud to announce the publication of the EGERS study in EJEM.

The primary aim of this European prospective study was to determine the epidemiologic characteristics of elderly patients presenting to EDs across Europe. Our secondary objective was to determine the hospitalization rate, characteristics, and in-hospital mortality rates of geriatric patients presenting to EDs. 

Please find a summary:

https://journals.lww.com/euro-emergencymed/toc/publishahead 

Or the full publication.

https://journals.lww.com/euro-emergencymed/Abstract/9900/Epidemiology_of_geriatric_patients_presenting_to.46.aspx .

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