A comparison of Australasian and United States emergency medicine training programmes

Abstract

Training in emergency medicine differs from country to country. This article compares the emergency medicine training programmes of Australasia and the United States of America. The perceived advantages of programmes are highlighted, but no attempt is made to determine which is the better programme. The Australasian programme is significantly longer and places greater emphasis on the basic clinical sciences, physical examination skills and academic output. Australasian College for Emergency Medicine regulations are relatively flexible, and allow trainees to design their own programmes. Australasian trainees are encouraged to arrange accredited positions in a variety of hospitals. Overseas an..