![]() Consultants in emergency medicine have also been pivotal in improving the provision of emergency medical care both on provincial and national levels. ![]() There are also numerous other degree and diploma courses offered which aid in building and maintaining a strong emergency medicine academic presence in the country. There are dedicated undergraduate training modules for medical students, the Masters in Emergency Medicine is well established for postgraduate training and the first doctoral students have already qualified. There are now five national recognised postgraduate training programmes. Accountability in the form of clinical governance and patient safety are fundamental components of emergency practice today and in the future.Įmergency Medicine is currently in its second decade of growth and development in South Africa. With this privilege of providing our patients with the best emergency medical care possible comes the commitment that we also need to be their fiercest advocates and allies. Many of the sessions and lectures will be based on this concept. ![]() ![]() Emergency Medicine is a speciality of action, pushing the boundaries and innovation. We have a responsibility going forward to ensure that this information remains of the highest standard and that it’s foundation is firmly based on evidence-based medical practice and principles. Now more than ever before emergency physicians are exposed to a plethora of medical information especially with the explosion of social media and Free Open Access Medical Education. ![]() The theme for the conference is “Emergency Medicine Now: Knowledge, Action and Accountability”. We look forward to hosting you at the world-class Cape Town International Convention Centre. It gives me great pleasure to extend a very warm South African invitation to you to join us in Cape Town for the 16th International Conference on Emergency Medicine from 18th-21st April 2016. ![]()
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