Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians - CAEP

Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians - CAEP CAEP's mission is to promote the interests of emergency physicians and the specialty of Emergency Medicine CAEP is the national voice of Emergency Medicine.

The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) is a not for profit member organization that has been educating and advocating on behalf of emergency physicians and their patients for better healthcare since 1978. We play a vital role in the development of national standards and clinical guidelines, while collaborating with other specialties and healthcare groups. Our Vision

Empowered. Connected. Represented. Our Mission

CAEP's mission is to promote the interests of emergency physicians and the specialty of emergency medicine in Canada by:

Advocating for emergency physicians and their patients

Connecting emergency physicians

Leading emergency medicine education

Providing a forum for research in emergency medicine

Dr. Alan Drummond challenges a recent Globe and Mail article (“Too many Canadians are leaving ERs before getting assesse...
10/09/2025

Dr. Alan Drummond challenges a recent Globe and Mail article (“Too many Canadians are leaving ERs before getting assessed”) that suggests expanding urgent care is the solution to long ER wait times.

A longtime emergency physician and health system advocate, Dr. Drummond argues that the real issue is hospital overcrowding, not a lack of alternatives. Patients are being “boarded” in ERs for hours or even days because of a shortage of available ward beds. This blocks access for new patients and overwhelms emergency staff.

The emergency room crisis isn’t about where patients enter the system — it’s about the system’s failure to move them through it.

CAEP appreciates and recognizes all nurses who contribute to emergency care — not just this week, but every day, all yea...
10/08/2025

CAEP appreciates and recognizes all nurses who contribute to emergency care — not just this week, but every day, all year long.

During Emergency Nurses Week, and especially today on Emergency Nurses Day, we want to highlight the incredible work you do.

Whether you're providing direct patient care, advancing research, improving systems, or shaping education — your work strengthens emergency medicine in every way.

To our colleagues on the front lines and behind the scenes:
Thank you for your skill, your leadership, and your impact. 💙

Why opening more Urgent Care Centres doesn’t fix ER wait time👇They sound like a smart solution to divert “non-emergency”...
10/06/2025

Why opening more Urgent Care Centres doesn’t fix ER wait time👇

They sound like a smart solution to divert “non-emergency” visits—but the evidence and experience say otherwise.

🚪Capacity & staffing are limited.
Most UCCs don’t have the tools, other specialists, or staff to handle complex cases—and they’re not open 24/7.
If not positioned properly, they can even pull staff away from emergency departments, worsening shortages.

🏥 They don’t fix the REAL problem: hospital flow.
Crowding happens when admitted patients can’t leave the ED because hospital beds are full.
When our beds are full, we have nowhere to see new patients—and that’s when wait times spiral.

⚙️ Crowding is a system issue.
Too few staffed beds.
Too few nurses & specialists.
Delays in imaging & labs.
Lack of home & long-term care.
UCCs don’t fix these bottlenecks—and may even strain the workforce further.

Emergency teams can handle busy.
It’s crowding that kills.
Fix patient flow.
Staff hospitals properly.
Support care across the system.
Not more doors—better pathways.

Read more: https://caep.ca/empower-2/

📢 Call for Track Leadership CAEP is inviting members to apply for roles as Track Chair, Vice Chair, or Learner Lead f...
10/03/2025

📢 Call for Track Leadership

CAEP is inviting members to apply for roles as Track Chair, Vice Chair, or Learner Lead for the CAEP 2026 Conference, happening June 7–9, 2026 in Winnipeg, MB (with pre-conference events June 5–6).

This is a great opportunity to help shape the program, connect with peers, and lead discussions in key areas of emergency medicine.

📝 Deadline: October 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
📂 Submit a letter of interest and CV

🔗 Learn more and apply: caepconference.ca/call-for-track-leadership

Registration is now open for NCER 2026!Join the Network of Canadian Emergency Researchers (NCER) for the 10th Annual Sci...
10/02/2025

Registration is now open for NCER 2026!

Join the Network of Canadian Emergency Researchers (NCER) for the 10th Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place February 3–5, 2026, at the Fairmont Tremblant in Mont-Tremblant, QC, with both in-person and virtual options.

This national event brings together emergency care researchers and clinicians from across the country to:
• Advance high-impact emergency medicine research
• Build national research capacity
• Collaborate across institutions and disciplines
• Translate evidence into practice, education, and policy

📅 Agenda coming soon
🔗 Register now: ncer.ca/ncer-2026-meeting

10/01/2025

For , we’re spotlighting Geriatric Emergency Medicine.

With more older adults in the ED, it's time to strengthen how we care for them — starting with the right training.

Experts like Dr. Priyank Bhatnagar (Emergency Physician and GeriEM Specialist, North York General Hospital) and Dr. Zahra Goodarzi (Division Head of Geriatric Medicine, University of Calgary,) have shared insights on assessing frailty and preventing falls in emergency settings.

Want practical tools to care for older patients?

Join the GeriEM CPD course
🗓️ Feb 5, 2026 | 11:00-15:00 ET
🔗 Register here: caep.ca/cpd-courses/geriatric-em

📢 Join Us for CAEP National Grand Rounds!Topic: Brag and Steal: Sharing Quality Improvement Projects for Your Emergency ...
10/01/2025

📢 Join Us for CAEP National Grand Rounds!

Topic: Brag and Steal: Sharing Quality Improvement Projects for Your Emergency Department

📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 🕑 2 PM ET | 11 AM PT

Are you passionate about improving patient care in the Emergency Department? This session is your chance to learn from QI leaders across Canada and bring actionable ideas back to your team!

✅ Learning Objectives:
1. Explore a variety of QI projects and interventions implemented in Emergency Departments across Canada, including their planning and ex*****on. (Medical Expert)
2. Critically assess the successes and challenges of these projects and consider how they can be applied to your own ED. (Medical Expert / Leader)
3. Determine strategies to adapt QI initiatives effectively within your practice setting. (Leader)

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and elevate quality improvement in your department!

👉 Register now and be part of the conversation!
https://tinyurl.com/NationalGrandRounds

09/30/2025

Today, we’re taking time to reflect on the continuing impacts of the Residential School system and to honour Survivors, their families, and communities.

As part of this commitment, CAEP invites you to watch the National Grand Rounds by Drs. Shalovsky, Liu, and Soros: “Putting Reconciliation Into Action in the Emergency Department”

🎥 Watch here: tinyurl.com/NGR-recon-ED

Visit the Antiracism and Anticolonialism Committee page for more resources: caep.ca/em-community/get-involved/anti-racism-anti-colonialism-committee

Based on current scientific evidence, there is no established link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy ...
09/29/2025

Based on current scientific evidence, there is no established link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism.

CAEP confirms that acetaminophen remains a safe and recommended option for managing pain and fever during pregnancy when used as directed.

🔍 What the evidence shows:
* No causal relationship has been found
* Health Canada (Healthy Canadians), The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada - SOGC , and international health organizations continue to endorse its use
* Observational studies suggesting harm have serious limitations and do not prove causation

⚠️ The real risk? Untreated fever - linked to miscarriage, neural tube defects, and preterm labor.

💬 Our advice: Talk to your healthcare provider. Avoiding safe, evidence-based treatments due to misinformation may put both parent and baby at risk.

📄 Read CAEP’s full statement: caep.ca/breaking-news

We’re already looking ahead to next year’s CAEP Conference, and we want YOU to start thinking about being part of it. A...
09/26/2025

We’re already looking ahead to next year’s CAEP Conference, and we want YOU to start thinking about being part of it.

Are you passionate about emergency medicine? Have a story, project, or insight to share? Want to help shape the national conversation? Speaker and track chair opportunities are coming soon!

📢 Tag or share this with a colleague who needs to be on the CAEP stage!

🌐 www.caepconference.ca

Only 4 spots left for Adventure CAEP 2026 in Thailand 🇹🇭.This is more than a CME trip - it’s an immersive experience des...
09/25/2025

Only 4 spots left for Adventure CAEP 2026 in Thailand 🇹🇭.

This is more than a CME trip - it’s an immersive experience designed for those who value curiosity, adventure, and stepping outside their comfort zone.

✔️ 13 CME hours
✔️ Solo travellers and non-physicians welcome
✔️ Highly recommended for those open to new perspectives and unexpected moments of learning

Register before October 20: caep.ca/adventure-caep-2026

👇 Read the Conference Chairs’ Message:Dear Emergency Medicine Colleagues,Join us in the heart of Canada for an extraor...
09/24/2025

👇 Read the Conference Chairs’ Message:

Dear Emergency Medicine Colleagues,

Join us in the heart of Canada for an extraordinary gathering that will help shape the future of emergency medicine.

We are thrilled to invite you to Winnipeg, Manitoba, from June 7–9, 2026, for the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) Annual Conference:
True North Emergency – Navigating Tomorrow Together.

Why CAEP26 will be transformative:

Emergency medicine stands at a crossroads. System pressures are mounting, care models are rapidly evolving, and clinical innovations emerge daily. The need for collaboration and leadership has never been greater. Within these challenges lie unprecedented opportunities for those ready to lead the way forward. CAEP26 will provide a forum to critically examine current system crises, exchange knowledge, share experiences and explore innovative strategies as we look to the future of emergency medicine.

This is your moment to connect with peers who share your passion, learn from the brightest minds in emergency medicine, and help shape the future of care for millions of Canadians.

We cannot wait to welcome you to Winnipeg for three transformative days of learning, leadership, and lasting connections.

Together, we'll navigate tomorrow.

Sincerely,
CAEP26 Conference Chairs

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