EPIC 2024
The 3rd Emergency Physician International Conference
A free online emergency medicine conference focused on Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine, critical appraisal, and practical clinical learning.
About the conference
Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine, A Deep Dive
EPIC 2024 focused on critical appraisal of available evidence and practical emergency medicine learning. For the first time in EPIC history, the conference included an opportunity for abstract submission and publication.
EPIC24 is now available as a free e-learning course and portfolio learning opportunity.
Target audience
Designed for emergency medicine and acute care learners
The conference was built for clinicians who manage acute illness, frontline emergencies, and evidence-based decision-making.
Practicing physicians interested in Emergency Medicine and related specialties.
Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and Physician Associates.
Medical students, Foundation doctors, residents, and trainees.
Clinicians in Acute Medicine, Critical Care, and Pre-hospital Medicine.
Global contribution
Speakers, advisory, and organising boards represented multiple regions
EPIC 2024 brought together emergency medicine educators and clinicians from several international settings.
Europe
Hampshire Hospitals, UK. University Hospitals Dorset, UK.
North America
University of Colorado, USA. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
Africa
Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Egyptian Board of Emergency Medicine, and Faculty of Medicine, New Giza University, Egypt.
Australia
Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital, Australia.
Asia
Malaysia, UAE, Jordan, and Oman were represented through faculty and emergency medicine leadership.
Conference Host
Hosted by From Zero To Hero Medical Academy as a free annual virtual emergency medicine education event.
Scientific Advisory Board
EPIC 2024 faculty and scientific leadership
Key scientific leadership is shown first for easier scanning. The complete advisory list remains available below.
Dr. Hesham Ibrahim
Emergency Medicine Consultant. Conference Chairperson and Head of Scientific Committee. Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
Dr. Ahmed El Sandouby
Medical Consultant and Deputy Clinical Director of Specialty Medicine. Royal Hampshire County Hospital, UK.
Dr. Ahmed Kamal
Emergency Medicine Consultant. Minor Injuries Lead for Andover, Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
Dr. Gareth Davies
Emergency Medicine Consultant. Site Lead for BNHH, Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
Dr. Emma Christmas
Emergency Medicine Consultant. Foundation Program Director, Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
Dr. Ashraf Elshehary
FRCEM, EBCEM, JMHPE, FAIMER. Emergency Medicine Senior Specialist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman.
View complete Scientific Advisory Board list
- Dr. Lee Gray — Emergency Medicine Consultant, Wessex Deanery / University Hospitals Dorset, UK.
- Dr. David Tang — Emergency Medicine Consultant, UK.
- Dr. Amr Elhasany — Emergency Medicine Associate Professor, New Giza University, Egypt.
- Dr. Mohamed Hassan Abdelaal — Emergency Medicine Consultant, University Hospitals Dorset, UK.
- Dr. Muhammad Abdulhaleem — Emergency Medicine Specialty Doctor, Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
- Dr. Mohamed Elwakil — Emergency Medicine Consultant, Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital, Australia.
- Dr. Liqaa Rafee — Professor of Emergency Medicine, Jordan.
- Dr. Rasha Buhumaid — Emergency Medicine Assistant Professor and Consultant Physician, UAE.
- Dr. Mohamed Nasreddin — Consultant of Emergency Medicine, Egypt.
- Dr. Wesam Ibrahim — Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Colorado, USA.
- Dr. Mohamed Elmassry — Cardiology Fellow, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, USA.
- Dr. Marie Line El Asmar — Clinical Research Fellow, Gastroenterology, Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
- Dr. Shaik Farid Abdull Wahab — Consultant Emergency Physician and Senior Lecturer, Malaysia.
Organising Committee
EPIC 2024 organising team
The organising team supported conference delivery, coordination, and participant experience.
Dr. Mohamed Mortagy
Head of the Organising Committee and member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of EPIC24, UK.
Dr. Thanaa Elfasakhany
Emergency Medicine Physician, Hampshire Hospitals, UK.
Dr. Aya Samir
ICU and Anaesthesiology Specialist, Medical Education Specialist, ECFMG certified, Egypt.
Additional organising team
Dr. Asmaa Mahmoud, Dr. Daniel Baez Lopez, Dr. Oanh Kieu Vo, and Dr. Mervat Khalifa.
Abstract submission
Accepted abstracts, e-posters, and oral presentations
EPIC 2024 welcomed free abstract submissions from clinicians and students in Emergency Medicine and related acute care specialties. Each submitted abstract was reviewed by at least two scientific committee members.
Categories
- Case report
- Original research
- Quality improvement project
Presentation Types
- E-posters on 9 July 2024
- Oral presentations on 10 July 2024
- Top-scoring abstract selected for the main program
Key Rules
- Submission was free of charge
- Maximum word count: 400 words
- Abstracts published in the conference abstract booklet
Ambassadors
Conference ambassador opportunity
EPIC24 invited medical students and Foundation Year doctors to gain valuable experience in organising medical conferences by joining the organising committee as ambassadors.
Role: promote the conference within the ambassador's organisation.
Support: direct access to the organising committee.
Recognition: website listing and participation certificate after the conference.
Important declarations
Conference transparency and policies
- The conference was not sponsored by any institution or pharmaceutical company.
- The conference did not offer CME or CPD points.
- The conference was hosted by From Zero to Hero Academy Website.
- Advisory, organisational, and scientific committee members worked on a volunteer basis with no reimbursement or compensation.
- The conference was recorded and parts may be made available on YouTube after the event.
- Contact email: Epic.conf2024@gmail.com
EPIC 2024 FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was EPIC 2024 held?
EPIC 2024 was held online in live virtual format on 10 July 2024.
What was the EPIC 2024 theme?
The theme was Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine, A Deep Dive, with a focus on critical appraisal.
Was EPIC 2024 free?
Yes. Registration was free of charge and attendance certificates were sent to attending participants after the conference.
Is EPIC24 available after the conference?
EPIC24 is now available as a free e-learning course.
Continue learning from EPIC 2024 and future FZTH emergency medicine education.
Access the EPIC24 e-learning pathway or return to the main EPIC hub to explore other editions.