Theme:
There is no set theme for this storytelling event, but we want to hear your story. It could be heartfelt, captivating, controversial, emotional, hilarious, serious, insightful, or anything in between. Whether it’s a personal experience, a patient interaction, transitioning into practice, overcoming challenges, lessons in resilience, kindness, or family—you have the floor!
Guidelines for Storytellers:
Know your story by heart—no notes, cheat sheets or slides allowed on stage.
Tell your story—don’t read it! Without a page between you and the audience, your connection will be stronger.
Open with a powerful line that sets the tone and grabs attention.
Make sure there are stakes. What’s at risk in your story? What do you stand to gain or lose? If the stakes aren’t clear, reconsider your story. Start with action!
Enjoy yourself. Know your story well enough to have fun—memorize key points and play with the details. Think of it as sharing at a dinner party, not giving a deposition!
What to Avoid:
No fake stories or accents
No rants or essays
Practice respect and civility on stage—no racism, homophobia, misogyny, or hate speech.
Submissions:
We welcome submissions from Emergency physicians, residents, and medical students across various backgrounds and countries. Submissions can be in English or French and should be 3 to 5 minutes long.
Submissions from those who cannot attend ICEM in person and those from low and middle income countries are encouraged.
Please submit your ideas or story below:
"I understand that I do not need to have a powerpoint presentation, and I will keep my story within the 3-5 minute timeframe."
Deadline for submissions: Wed, April 30, 2024.