An archived October 2015 announcement about registration for SMACC Dublin in 2016. The post outlines the planned ticket releases, workshops and practical arrangements, capturing the build-up to the conference rather than providing information about a current booking opportunity.
Countdown to smaccDUB Registration Starts Here Read More
Why did entertainment become a more visible part of medical education? In this 2015 reflection, Simon Carley considers digital access to information, reusable online resources and changing conference expectations, arguing that stories and engaging delivery can help learners think beyond memorising facts.
#Medutainment and Emergency Medicine. Part 2. Why are we talking about it? Read More
What does a raised lactate actually tell us? This 2015 physiology discussion revisits lactate production and clearance, then explores hypoxia, the stress response and interpretation in sepsis and trauma. It questions the leap from a marker of illness severity to a treatment endpoint.
Three UK trainees reflect on what SMACC Chicago 2015 taught them about uncertainty, reading primary research and mastering the basics. Their account connects debates about sepsis and trauma with clearer team communication, personal resilience and the work required to turn conference inspiration into learning.
#SMACCUS: A Trainee Perspective Read More
The St Emlyn’s team looks back at days two and three of SMACC Chicago 2015 in this podcast round-up. The accompanying post gathers links to conference resources and fellow educators, remembers John Hinds and records the announcement of the following year’s Dublin meeting.
#smaccUS Day 2 and 3 round up. St.Emlyn’s Read More
Liz Crowe explores the question grieving people often ask: ‘Am I normal?’ Written to accompany her podcast with Iain Beardsell, this reflection describes the varied, unpredictable experience of loss and the importance of connection, gentleness towards yourself and seeking help when needed.
Understanding grief with Liz Crowe Read More
Remembering John Hinds through his SMACC Chicago 2015 talk, ‘Crack the Chest. Get Crucified.’ This brief tribute shares the recording and thanks the conference team for making his teaching available to the wider FOAMed community.
John Hinds: Crack the Chest. Get Crucified. Read More
A tribute to Dr John Hinds, bringing together memories, interviews and teaching shared by the emergency and critical care community after his death in July 2015. Links include colleagues’ reflections, his trauma talks and a recording of ‘Danny Boy’ dedicated to him.
RIP Dr. John J Hinds Read More
