Publications by authors named "Kimberly Desouza"
Emergency Medicine (EM) has continuously evolved since its origins on the battlefields of eighteenth-century Europe. Adapting to emerging challenges in healthcare, it has, in the past 70 years, developed to become a critical safety net for society. Despite its resilience and many accomplishments, EM still faces significant challenges, including workforce attrition, resource constraints, and the need for ongoing innovation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians' (CAEP) Global Emergency Medicine committee presents a four-part series that builds upon the Academic Symposium recommendations from the CAEP 2018 meeting (Collier et al. in CJEM 21(5):600-606, 2019). This series presents best practices and offers practical tools for the development and practice of Global EM.
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- - The 2018 CAEP symposium aimed to enhance support for global emergency medicine (EM) within Canadian healthcare settings and led to the creation of a publication series.
- - The fourth paper in this series centers on education and professional development opportunities for EM physicians looking to engage in Global EM.
- - It provides practical resources for resident electives, fellowship training, and continuing professional development while emphasizing the need for pre-departure training for responsible participation in Global EM activities.