Primary Event Information

The “Year in Review 2026” Emergency Medicine Movie Conference is a premier continuing professional development event that delivers cutting-edge, evidence-based updates in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care through an innovative, accessible format. Delivered in collaboration between PHEMC.org and the Centre for Medical Education, this four-day conference brings one of North America’s most established and respected Emergency Medicine education programs to Australia—without the time, cost, or disruption of international travel.

Conference Format & Experience

Hosted in the destination location of Palm Cove during the July school holidays, the conference combines high-quality medical education with a relaxed, lifestyle-focused experience. The program features over 20 hours of expertly curated content delivered across four mornings, leaving afternoons free for networking, reflection, or family time. Attendees will engage with recorded presentations from leading international Emergency Physician educators, complemented by live Q&A sessions that provide direct access to faculty insights and discussion.

Program Content & Focus

The course focuses on a comprehensive review of more than 200–250 of the most influential clinical studies published in 2025, carefully selected for their relevance to real-world Emergency Medicine practice. Covering all major specialty areas—including cardiology, neurology, trauma, paediatrics, infectious diseases, toxicology, and emergency department operations—the program is designed to both update and affirm clinical decision-making at the frontline. A distinctive dual-faculty presentation model ensures balanced perspectives, critical discussion, and practical interpretation of emerging evidence.

Additional high-yield sessions include clinical research appraisal skills, pain management updates, medicolegal case reviews, visual diagnosis workshops, and operational insights aimed at improving emergency department performance and patient flow. This breadth of content ensures relevance for both experienced clinicians and trainees seeking to stay current with rapidly evolving medical literature.

Why Attend the Year in Review 2026

Now in its 41st year and attended by more than 62,000 clinicians globally, the Year in Review course is widely recognised for its academic rigour, clinical relevance, and engaging delivery. This Australian “movie conference” format preserves the depth and quality of the original program while enhancing accessibility and flexibility.

By combining world-class Emergency Medicine education, practical clinical insights, and a unique destination-based learning environment, the Year in Review 2026 Movie Conference offers a compelling opportunity for clinicians to enhance knowledge, refine practice, and improve patient outcomes—while enjoying a highly valued professional and personal experience

Price Range: 4 day lecture sessions of 20 hours content 7:30am- 1:00pm (including breakfast and printed course manual)

Early Bird rate (until 31^st May 2026) = $1400 
Full Fare(after 1^st June 2026) = $1500

Key Speakers & Faculty

Speaker 1: W. Richard Bukata, MD

• Course Director Emergency Medicine & Acute Care: The Year in Review Course 
• Medical Director- The Centre for Medical Education, Inc. Creamery, PA
• Adjunt Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine- Los Angeles County / USC Medical Centre 

Speaker 2: Dianne M Birnbaumer, MD

• Emeritus Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA 
• Senior Clinical Educator- Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor- UCLA Medical Centre Torrance, CA

Speaker 3: Peter Viccellio, MD

• Professor and Vice Chairman
• Associate Chief Medical Officer, Department of Emergency Medicine, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY

Speaker 4: Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP

• Professor, Uniformed Services University 
• Vice Chair of Education Department of Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Centre San Diego, CA
• Past President, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

Speaker 5: David Glaser, MD

• Kaiser Emergency Physician for Over 30 Years 
• Emergency Department Clinical Director for Over 20 years 
• Current Emergency Department Staff Physician, Intermountain Health, St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, CO

FAQs

How will this course help me apply the latest 2026 research to my daily practice in the ED?

The program is deliberately designed around the most influential clinical studies from 2026 that have the greatest potential to change frontline practice. Through a dual-faculty presentation model, you’ll receive balanced perspectives, critical appraisal, and clear guidance on how to translate the evidence into better decision-making in areas such as cardiology, trauma, paediatrics, toxicology, and ED operations.

How interactive is the course? Will I have opportunities to ask questions?

While the core content is delivered through curated recordings for efficiency and depth, every session includes dedicated live Q&A segments. This gives attendees direct access to the faculty for clarification, discussion of complex cases, and practical advice tailored to Australian emergency department settings.

What makes the dual-faculty presentation model valuable for busy emergency physicians? The distinctive dual-faculty approach provides two expert viewpoints on the same body of evidence. This creates deeper critical discussion, highlights areas of controversy or uncertainty, and delivers clearer, more nuanced guidance on how the latest research should (or should not) change frontline practice.

Which high-yield topics beyond the main literature review will help me improve my day-to-day emergency medicine skills? In addition to the comprehensive study review, the program includes dedicated sessions on clinical research appraisal skills, updated pain management strategies, medicolegal case reviews, visual diagnosis workshops, and operational insights focused on improving emergency department performance and patient flow.