Conference Workshops

AACES LUNG ULTRASOUND COURSE
AN INTRODUCTION TO POINT OF CARE LUNG ULTRASOUND
Offered by The Alexandra Academy for Clinical and Emergency Sonography
DATE
19 February 2020
VENUE
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
TIME
1230hrs - 1730hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Specifically designed for healthcare providers who are exploring point of care ultrasound to enhance management of the patient with acute lung pathologies. Covering lung ultrasound in detail, supported by basic point of care echocardiographic evaluation, the course presents a systematic and comprehensive assessment with ultrasound,. This focused and targeted evaluation aims to enable a rapid and effective decision making, and improve triage, diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring capabilities.
Lectures are condensed and delivered in an interactive format. The Hands-on Training is the cornerstone of the program. During these sessions, trainees will be guided to perform bedside scans on volunteers with normal and pathological findings and practise intervention skills on mannequins. With time set aside for bedside scanning and keeping the trainer to trainee ratio at maximum of 1:4, participants will have ample opportunities to practise during the Hands-on Training sessions. This course will lay the foundation required of the healthcare provider in using point of care lung ultrasound in the management of their patients, including those who are critically ill.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn how to use ultrasound to:
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Perform standard lung examination
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Interpret ultrasound lung signs and artifacts
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Make ultrasound diagnosis of critical lung conditions: pneumothorax, pneumonia, atelectasis, pleural effusion and interstitial syndrome.
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Perform standard diaphragm examination; evaluate diaphragm thickening and excursion.
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Integrate sonographic lung diagnosis in the management of the critical ill
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Respiratory physicians, critical care physicians, emergency physicians, physicians, surgeons, anaesthetist, nurse practitioners, residents, medical officers and healthcare workers involved in the management of ill patients.
PROGRAMME
TRANSPORT OF CRITICALLY ILL COURSE
DATE
20 February 2020
VENUE
Changi General Hospital
TIME
0800hrs - 1700hrs
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Critical patients are moved constantly from location to location and their journey is fraught with complications. In fact, the movement has been thought to contribute to many errors and poor outcomes. This course is a one day compendium of simulation, quiz refreshers and talks on the important aspects of moving critical patients from point A to B safely. The faculty has decades of medical retrieval experience and it is open to ALL fields of health care who are involved in moving patients.
AACES ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND COURSE
A FOCUSED AND SYSTEMATIC SONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF THE ABDOMINAL ORGANS AND PERITONEUM
Offered by The Alexandra Academy for Clinical and Emergency Sonography
DATE
20 February 2020
VENUE
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
TIME
0800hrs - 1730hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Specifically designed for healthcare providers who are exploring point of care ultrasound to enhance the evaluation and management of the patients with abdominal symptoms. Covering the peritoneum and seven major abdominal organs, the
course presents a systematic and focused assessment with ultrasound. Lectures are succinct and delivered in an interactive format. The Hands-on Training is the cornerstone of the program. During these sessions, participants will be guided to perform bedside scans on volunteers with normal and pathological findings. With 5 hours set aside for live demonstration and scanning, and keeping the trainer to trainee ratio at maximum of 1:4, participants will have ample opportunities to practise during the Hands-on Training sessions. This course will introduce the fundamental concepts in evaluating the abdomen using point of care ultrasound for healthcare provider.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn how to:
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Appreciate and identify basic normal sonographic anatomy of the liver, biliary system, kidney, spleen, pancreas, bowel and abdominal aorta.
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Perform focused assessment of these 7 major organ systems using the S.A.F.E.R LASSO approach
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Evaluate the peritoneal space for free fluid and free air
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Assess the liver for size, echotexture, focal mass, and features of portal hypertension
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Assess the gallbladder for size, wall thickness, stones and focal mass
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Assess the intra and extrahepatic biliary ducts for size and stones, and intrahepatic biliary ducts for aerobilia
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Assess the kidney for size, echotexture, stones, focal mass and pelvi-calyceal dilatation
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Assess the spleen for size, echotexture and focal mass
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Assess the pancreas for size, echotexture and focal mass
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Assess the bowel for size, wall thickness, distension and compressibility
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Assess the abdominal aorta for size, leak and dissection
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Integrate key sonographic findings in the assessment of patients with abdominal symptoms
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Surgeons, physicians, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, medical officers and healthcare workers involved in the management of patients with abdominal complaints and emergencies. Participants should already have a
basic understanding of point of care ultrasound and ultrasound physics.
PROGRAMME
TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY CARE
DATE
20 February 2020
VENUE
Sengkang General Hospital
SKGH Clinical Education Hub Basement 2, Seminar Room 1
TIME
0800hrs - 1700hrs
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and Rescue Task Force concept (RTF) focuses on the medicine during these phases of care and provides guidelines for managing trauma in the civilian tactical or hazardous environment.
While TECC has a tactical slant, it takes an all-hazards approach to providing care outside the normal operating conditions of most EMS agencies, such as responding to a mass casualty or active shooter incident.
Procedures/Concepts Covered
It is a one day Introductory workshop on TECC and RTF with lectures and critical practical skills stations to enhance the understanding of tactical medical response in austere environments. Differences between hospital and prehospital tactical medical response will be addressed
Programme objectives
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Understanding the concepts of TECC and RTF from direct threat care to tacevac care. Each phase of care is different and the management of casualties will take into considerations such as condition of casualties, environmental hazards or threats and resource management. Teamwork will be emphasised.
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Practical skillsets that can stop massive bleeding, expedite evacuation and resuscitate casualties in tactical situations will be covered. Tactical ABC's will be discussed.
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The function of a rescue task force is to provide security, medical and evacuation for the casualties.
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Realistic and Fun Scenarios that will allow the participants to utilise their knowledge and skills to manage tactical medical emergencies
Please join us for this exciting and educational one day workshop!
Who should attend
1) Paramedics
2) Nurses
3) Physicians
4) Anyone involved in Disaster Management
AACES SEARCH 9Es ULTRASOUND WORKSHOP
SONOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF AETIOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY, CHEST PAIN OR HYPOTENSION
AN EXTENDED ULTRASOUND LIFE SUPPORT COURSE FOR THE CRITICALLY ILL
Offered by The Alexandra Academy for Clinical and Emergency Sonography
DATE
21 February 2020
VENUE
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
TIME
0800hrs - 1730hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Specifically designed for healthcare providers who are exploring an extended point of care ultrasound approach to enhance management of the critically ill patient. Covering 9 major pathophysiological categories, namely pneumothorax, pulmonary oedema-consolidation, pleural-peritoneal effusion, pericardial effusion, pulmonary embolism, left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, inferior venae cavae (IVC) assessment / aortic dissection-aneurysm, acute coronary syndrome and cardiac output / LV filling pressure), this course exemplifies the current approach of a systematic multi-organ multi-focused evaluation with ultrasound. With categorising the above findings into 9 Es (Empty thorax, Edematous lung, E-fast, Effusion (pericardial), Equality, EF, Entrance-exit, Endocardial inward motion and Echodynamics), the focused sonographic evaluation aims to enable a rapid and effective decision making, and improve diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring capabilities.
Lectures are condensed and delivered in an interactive format. The Hands-on Training is the cornerstone of the program. During these sessions, trainees will be guided to perform bedside scans on volunteers. With 4 hours set aside for practical and keeping the trainer to trainee ratio at maximum of 1:4, participants will have ample opportunities to practise during the Hands-on Training sessions. This course will lay the foundation required of the healthcare provider in using point of care ultrasound in the resuscitation of the critically ill.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of this course, participants will learn how to:
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Perform focused assessment of the heart, inferior vena cava, peritoneal space, abdominal aorta and lung.
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Screen for and identify the 4 major classes of shock: hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic and obstructive shock.
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Perform chest ultrasound for the diagnosis of pneumothorax, pleural effusion, consolidation and interstitial syndrome.
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Perform focused cardiac ultrasound for the assessment of pericardial effusion, left ventricular systolic function, stroke volume and cardiac output, right heart strain pattern, regional wall motion abnormality and estimate LV filling pressure.
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Perform extended FAST exam for the assessment of free intra-peritoneal, pleural and pericardial fluid.
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Perform assessment of thoracic and abdominal aorta for aneurysm and aortic dissection
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Perform IVC assessment for collapsibility and distensibility.
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Perform focused ultrasound during cardiac arrest
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Evaluate for volume status, fluid responsiveness and fluid tolerance.
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Integrate key sonographic findings to guide resuscitation of the critically ill.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Surgeons, physicians, emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, medical officers and healthcare workers involved in the management of patients with abdominal complaints and emergencies. Participants should have a prior basic understanding of point of care ultrasound and ultrasound physics.
PROGRAMME
EXPEDITION MEDICINE WORKSHOP
DATE
21 February 2020
VENUE
Sengkang General Hospital
SKGH Clinical Education Hub Basement 2, Seminar Room 1
TIME
0800hrs - 1600hrs
BRIEF OUTLINE
This is an introductory workshop to the practice of expedition and wilderness medicine.
It is for doctors, nurses, paramedics and other medical professionals wanting to add an element of adventure into their careers.
OBJECTIVES
To share the basic concepts and skillsets in expedition and wilderness medicine.
To introduce advanced learning resources relevant to environment-specific preparation and response.
BENEFITS
Participants will gain skills and practical knowledge to better understand their role as an expedition team medic and be more adequately prepared for future trips.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
A one-day workshop comprising both interactive classroom-based lectures (at Seng Kang General Hospital) and hands-on practical skills training (at Sengkang Riverside Park).
FACULTY
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Dr. Jimmy Goh Kock Keng, Senior Consultant, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Member, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
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Dr. Gayathri Devi Nadarajan, Associate Consultant, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Dr. Joy Quah, Associate Consultant, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Dr. Eoin Walker, Trauma Lead, Honorary Lecturer, Exeter University Medical School, World Extreme Medicine, UK
PROGRAMME
Indoors (classroom lecture)
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Introduction to Expedition Medicine
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Medical aspects of planning & preparation for expeditions, including medical kit
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Extreme environments and risk management: high altitude, extreme cold (polar) and extreme heat (desert)
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Cold weather insulation and layering concept in outdoor clothing
Outdoors (SengKang Riverside Park)
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Pre-hospital Trauma Care and Crew Resource Management
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Improvised stretchers and casualty evacuation methods
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Water purification methods
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Basic navigation, map reading, intro to GPS
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GERIATRIC EDUCATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WORKSHOP (GEMS)
DATE
21 February 2020
VENUE
Sengkang General Hospital
SKGH Clinical Education Hub Basement 2, Seminar Room 2
TIME
0800hrs - 1730hrs
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) provides EMS practitioners the skills and knowledge to handle the unique medical, social, environmental and communications challenges of geriatric population. This is especially relevant as Singapore faces challenge in aging population.
Developed by NAEMT in partnership with the American Geriatrics Society, GEMS empower EMS practitioners to help improve medical outcomes and quality of life for geriatric patients. This course enhances the competence, confidence and compassion of EMS practitioners in responding to geriatric patients.
Features of the course include:
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Geriatric specific content on fall prevention, epidemiology, polypharmacy, end-of-life issues and do-not-resuscitate orders.
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Trauma care and disaster care for older patients.
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Case scenarios to encourage student interaction and discussion.
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An exploration of mobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) and the EMS role in patient advocacy.
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Videos on MIH-CP, elder abuse and trauma care for the elderly, featuring real-world scenarios that demonstrate assessing, treating and communicating with older patients.
PROGRAMME
07:30 – Registration
08:00 – Welcome and Introduction
08:10 – Lesson 1: Changes with Age
08:40 – Lesson 2: Communication
09:10 – Skill Stations 1 - Communication
09:40 – Lesson 3: Assessment of the Older Patient and Pharmacology and Medication Toxicity
10:10 – Break
10:30 – Lesson 4: Psychosocial Emergencies
11:00 – Lesson 5: Elder Abuse
11:30 – Lesson 6: End-of-Life Care Issues
12:00 – Lunch
12:45 – Lesson 7: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Emergencies
13:15 – Lesson 8: Trauma
13:40 – Skill Stations 2 - End of Life / Elderly Abuse / Trauma
14:10 – Lesson 9: Neurological Emergencies and Altered Mental Status
14:35 – Break
14:55 – Lesson 10: Other Medical Emergencies
15:15 – Lesson 11: Mobile Integrated Health Care
15:35 – Skill Stations 3 - Neuro / Other Medical
16:05 – Lesson 12: Disaster and Older People
16:25 – Questions / Review
16:30 – Written Exam
17:00 – Debrief and Presentation of Certifications
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Paramedics
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Doctors & Nurses involved in pre-hospital services
THERAPEUTIC TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT (TTM) ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
DATE
24 February 2020
VENUE
Sengkang General Hospital
SKGH Clinical Education Hub Basement 2, Seminar Room 1
TIME
0800hrs - 1730hrs
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Therapeutic temperature Management (TTM) was strongly recommended by ILCOR (2015) and NRC (2016) as a component of post resuscitation care. It has been known as an effective step to improve the survival rate and favourable neurological outcome of patient after cardiac arrest. Despite the recommendation, there is a lack of formal training among local providers.
In this 1-day workshop, you will be provided in-depth knowledge in TTM by our overseas and local TTM educators.
OBJECTIVES
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Updates of evidence and practice in Post-Resuscitation care & TTM
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Understand the use of TTM and research to improve the neurological outcome of patients post resuscitation.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Healthcare providers from ED / ICU / Cardiology
ORGANISER
Singapore National TTM workgroup
PROGRAMME
08:00 - Registration
08:15 - Welcome and Course Orientation
08:25 - Review and Update on Post-Resuscitation Care Evidence
08:55 - TTM and Cardiovascular Management
09:25 - TTM and Neurological Monitoring / Prognostication
10:05 - Break
10:25 - ICU Management of Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
10:55 - TTM for Other Indications
11:25 - The Future of Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
11:55 - Lunch
12:55 - Cardiac Arrest Survivor Sharing
13:15 - Preparation for Small Group Discussion
13:25 - Group Discussion & Simulation Stations
15:35 - Break
15:55 - How to be a Champion: Roadblocks and Barriers
16:25 - Singapore TTM Registry
16:55 - Closing and Presentation of Certificates
17:05 - End of Course
ADVANCED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CADAVERIC WORKSHOP
in collaboration with Singhealth Duke-NUS Emergency Medicine ACP
Supported by Teleflex
DATE / TIME
24 February 2020
VENUE
Academia @SGH
20 College Road
TIME
0800hrs - 1730hrs
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
An intensive 1-day workshop that will allow participants to practice both common and complex resuscitative procedures that an Emergency Physician should know. This workshop will allow learners plenty of hands-on opportunities to practice these skills on cadavers, aided by the presence of experienced and enthusiastic local and overseas faculty.
This workshop is suitable for doctors, trainees, and specialists working in or interested in the field of emergency medicine. Participants are encouraged to sign up early, as there are limited spaces for this workshop.
PROCEDURES COVERED
Procedures include ultrasound-guided vascular access, intraosseous needle insertion, surgical airway, resuscitative thoracotomy, tube thoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, laparotomy (for emergency hysterotomy), emergency limb amputation, arthrocentesis, and lateral canthotomy.
PROGRAMME
0800 hrs – Registration
0830 hrs – Introduction
0900 hrs – Procedural Skills Session
1030 hrs – Break
1000 hrs – Procedural Skills Session
1230 hrs – Lunch Break
1330 hrs – Procedural Skills Session
1500 hrs – Tea Break
1530 hrs – Procedural Skills Session
1700 hrs – Debrief
1730 hrs – End
The detailed programme and workshop reference materials will be mailed out to participants at a later date.
BASIC CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY WORKSHOP
DATE
24 - 25 February 2020
VENUE
Sengkang General Hospital
SKGH Clinical Education Hub Basement 2, Seminar Room 1
TIME
0800hrs - 1700hrs
REGISTRATION FEE
$200 - Special Rate Countries
$280 - Standard Rate
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This is a 2-day course that is delivered via the flipped classroom approach. Lectures will be available online as are lecture notes before the course. The workshop will predominantly focus on clinical case discussions with Toxicologists.
This course is suitable for all healthcare providers interested in basic clinical toxicology. Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine trainees will also find this course highly relevant.
TOPICS COVERED
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Introduction and approach to toxicology and toxidromes
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The Febrile Toxicology Patient
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Approach to Altered Mental Status
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Cases on paracetamol & salicylate overdose
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Cases on toxic alcohols, anion & osmolar gaps
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Cases on respiratory poisoning
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ECG interpretation in toxicology, card iotoxic drugs
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Cases on seizure and organophosphate poisoning
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Snakebites and envenoming
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Corrosives and paraquat
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Recreational drugs
FACULTY
Local:
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Dr Gregory Cham (Course Convener)
Clinical Toxicologist and Senior Consultant Emergency Physician, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore
Assoc. Programme Director, National University Health System Emergency Medicine Residency Programme
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Toxicologists from the Section of Clinical Toxicologists, College of Emergency Physicians, Singapore
Overseas:
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Dr Shuan Greene
Clinical Toxicologist and Emergency Medicine Physician, Austin Health, Melbourne, Australia
Medical Director, Victorian Poisons Information Centre
Director, Austin Hospital Clinical Toxicology Service
PROGRAMME
24 February 2020, Monday
8:00 AM - Registration
8:30 AM - Start of Day 1 Programme
4:30 PM - End of Day 1 Programme
25 February 2020, Tuesday
8:00 AM - Registration
8:30 AM - Start of Day 2 Programme
4:30 PM - End of Day 2 Programme
* Note: Detailed programme will be emailed to the confirmed registrant closer to date.
All fees are quoted in Singapore Dollars, unless otherwise stated.