Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

That’s a wrap! The Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2024 has closed with a karakia from ANZCA New Zealand National Committee chair Dr Graham Roper. We hope all who attended had an informative and enjoyable time connecting with their colleagues in the anaesthesia community. See you all in Kirikiriroa Hamilton for the 2025 ASM! #NZASM24 New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

Congratulations to all the prize winners at the 2024 Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM, announced at last night’s gala dinner! Basil Hutchinson Award, sponsored by New Zealand Medical Indemnity Insurance: Karen Bennett NZATS best speaker award, sponsored by the NZSA: Georgina Ford NZATS poster prize, sponsored by the NZSA: Keeley Lawson ANZCA Trainee Prize: Dr Jessica Murphy   NZASM 2024 prize for poster contribution: Dr Shu Ying Lee John Ritchie Prize, sponsored by the NZSA: Dr Adele Macgregor BWT Ritchie Scholarship: Dr Elizabeth Turner. New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists #NZASM24

The second day of the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2024 has begun with presentations from two of our international guests. Dr BobbieJean Sweitzer, from Inova Health and the University of Virginia, spoke on pre-operative cardiac evaluation, while Associate Professor Hairil Rizal Abdullah, from Singapore General Hospital, gave delegates an overview on how to navigate datascience and AI in perioperative medicine. There’s an exciting and informative day ahead! #NZASM24 New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

We’re underway at the Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2024! Convenor Dr Karen Hye-Won Park welcomed delegates this morning following a Mihi Whakatau to open the meeting. #NZASM24

The Aotearoa NZ Perioperative Symposium’s final session on Care Bundles and New Evidence features two of our international speakers – Professor Joyce Yeung (USA) and Associate Professor Hairil Rizal Abdullah (Singapore). Professor Yeung will speak on the role of ICU in routine perioperative care, while Associate Professor Hairil’s presentation will focus on the Singapore experience with perioperative care. Other presentations include new evidence in rib fracture, and recovery room enhanced care packages for fractured NOF patients. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gBVNkFwh New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists

In the latest Beyond City Limits series, we travelled to Rockhampton and Mackay in central Queensland to find out why anaesthetists are attracted to the region. The anaesthesia departments at Mackay Base Hospital and, 335 km south, Rockhampton Hospital, are keen to showcase the benefits of living and working outside metropolitan centres. Attracting consultants can be challenging but the anaesthesia departments at both central Queensland hospitals hope they can convince other fellows, specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs) and trainees of the benefits of settling there. Read the full feature in our 2024 spring edition of the ANZCA Bulletin: https://bit.ly/3UjctAL

Dr Andrew Potter is the 2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) Convenor and part of our Cairns Regional Organising Committee. #ASM25CNS When reflecting on the work that has gone into the ASM so far, Andy says "I’m especially proud to have an incredible team, predominately based out of our anaesthetic department at Cairns Hospital. "They have been working and supporting each other through the challenges of putting together an extensive program that should satisfy your yearnings for knowledge and your CPD requirements while allowing you to reconnect with colleagues from near and far." When we asked why he thinks delegates should come to Cairns: "Cairns will offer you the opportunity to learn, network and socialise in one of Australia’s truly iconic destinations where our compact and vibrant tropical city will showcase the environmental wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, all on your doorstep." Check out the ASM website for more information: https://bit.ly/4eUBoD1

In an increasingly-challenged health sector, it’s never been more important to look after yourself. The Aotearoa NZ Anaesthesia ASM 2024 closing plenary will focus on resilience strategies, led by Dr Denys Court from Te Whatu Ora Waitematā. Find out more: www.nzanaesthesia.com New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists #NZASM24

Expressions of interest are open for ANZCA Educators Program (AEP) facilitators. Join a community of practice and grow as an educator while facilitating the AEP. The AEP is attended by trainees and fellows from across Australia and New Zealand aiming to elevate how they educate. Why facilitate? We've gathered some reasons here from our current AEP facilitators. Learn more about becoming an ANZCA Educators Program facilitator and express your interest today: bit.ly/40aLxH9

Applications for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Conference #ELC25CNS close this Wednesday! If you're considering applying, 2025 ELC Co-convenors, Dr Steve Durrant and Dr Monica Diczbalis have a message for you. Visit the website to view the program and to apply: https://bit.ly/3Z6doIe