Six Reasons EM Physicians Excel in PEM
Your emergency medicine training isn’t just a prerequisite — it’s your competitive advantage.
You Already Think in Systems
Airway-Breathing-Circulation isn’t just a mnemonic for you — it’s muscle memory. PEM refines that systematic approach for the unique physiology of children.
You’re Comfortable With Uncertainty
Children can’t always tell you what’s wrong. But you’re already trained to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. PEM sharpens that skill.
You Know How to Resuscitate
From intubation to chest decompression, your procedural skills transfer directly. PEM adds paediatric-specific techniques and equipment mastery.
You Thrive Under Pressure
The ED is your natural habitat. PEM doesn’t take you out of the department — it makes you the most capable person in it when a sick child arrives.
You’re a Team Leader
Trauma calls, resuscitation teams, multi-disciplinary coordination — you already lead. PEM positions you to lead the paediatric emergency response.
You Want More
You chose EM because you wanted breadth and intensity. PEM gives you the depth to match, without losing what you love about emergency medicine.
