The Department of Emergency Medicine of the Institute for Emergency Medical Education (INOB) is organizing the first conference “WEEM – Women Empowerment in Emergency Medicine” on 29.03.2025 in Fürth. Detailed information, the program and tickets for the event can now be found at weem-tagung.de.
The AGNF is a partner of the event, which promotes the professional development of women in particular and offers them a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and networking. This is because women are comparatively rarely found in management positions in acute, intensive and emergency medicine, although their skills and perspectives are a great asset and they are a mainstay of high-quality medical care. Especially in a field of work that is affected by a shortage of specialists, strong communication skills, resilience and empathy are important key qualifications – qualities that are valuable regardless of gender. At the same time, the event is aimed at all professionals who are looking to exchange ideas with colleagues, advance their careers or share experiences they have already gained. With practical workshops and presentations by inspiring female speakers on topics such as public speaking, confident presentation, legal and financial basics and career planning, the conference program covers a broad spectrum. The special challenges for women in management positions are taken into account as well as general strategies for professional development. The exchange with experienced managers also enables the development of an interdisciplinary network that creates valuable connections beyond one’s own specialist area. This event is aimed at anyone who wants to actively shape their professional development and benefit from an interprofessional network – women are the focus, but all genders are equally welcome. Further information can be found at weem-tagung.de.