Critical Care in Australasia: A Past Presidential Address and a Devil of a Good Time Expected in Tasmania

In this episode, Peter Brindley and Leon Byker sit down with Dr. Rob Bevan, immediate past president of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) and Critical Care Director at Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

Dr. Bevan shares his journey through leadership in intensive care, the role of intensive care colleges, and the evolution of critical care training. He also explores the political, social, and ethical dimensions of critical care, from workforce sustainability to the unique role of intensivists as brokers of care.

Episode Highlights:

The Evolution of CICM: History of the CICM and the differences between the CICM and similar organizations globally.

Training for Critical Care: The training pipeline in Australasia.

Advocacy and Political Engagement: The role of the CICM in advocating for intensive care resources.

The Value of College Convocations: Celebrating new fellows and their families and the role of meaningful ceremonies.

The Intensivist as a Broker of Care: Defining the role of the ICU specialist in complex patient care.

The Future of Critical Care Workforce: Addressing workforce challenges and it's sustainability.

The Upcoming CICM Annual Meeting: Highlights of the upcoming 2025 meeting in Tasmania.

Reflections on Leadership and Administration: Dr Bevan's Journey into administration and why it matters.