Who?
Our Community
Our Community consists of individuals across the clinical spectrum.
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From students to experienced clinicians who use ultrasound in their practice
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Ultrasound champions who establish and manage ultrasound programs
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Sonographers enthusiastic to apply their expertise in the point of care setting
Where?
Our Vision
Improved patient outcomes through the universal practice of focused ultrasound in acute care settings.
To support clinicians to perform and integrate high quality ultrasound in acute care.
Why?
Our Purpose
EMUGs is a grassroots organisation built by a community of committed POC/focussed ultrasound users, collaborating to enable best practice in the utilisation of focused ultrasound in clinical care.
We achieve this through in person and online meetings, workshops and events, collaboration with industry stakeholders and special projects and outreach initiatives all of which enable our purpose and move us closer towards our vision.
Our community is primarily Emergency Doctors and Sonographers though we welcome other emergency service providers, GPs and POCUS users from other specialties.
The organisation was founded in 2015 by a small group of NSW Emergency Physicians, mainly Dr Brian O'Connell, Dr Genevieve Carbonetta and Dr Chris Partyka, and has since expanded into all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand.
EMUGs is supported by a small part time Operations Team who work closely with the dedicated volunteer community, including Central Council and Regional Teams, to coordinate an inspiring calendar of educational events and collaborative projects.
EMUGs is guided by a team of Honorary Advisors who form another part of the collective of industry leaders that allows EMUGs to make an impact in the POCUSphere.
It’s the unwavering passion and efforts of our community who share their expertise and energy that makes EMUGs unique.
Our sponsors are also an integral part of our success, ensuring our community remains up to date with the latest in POCUS technology.
What?

About Us
About Us
Why?
Our Purpose
To support clinicians to perform and integrate high quality ultrasound in acute care.
Where?
Our Vision
Improved patient outcomes through the universal practice of focused ultrasound in acute care settings.
Who?
Our Community
Our Community consists of individuals across the clinical spectrum.
-
From students to experienced clinicians who use ultrasound in their practice
-
Ultrasound champions who establish and manage ultrasound programs
-
Sonographers enthusiastic to apply their expertise in the point of care setting
How?
Our Values
People often describe EMUGs as their POCUS family.
These values guide our behaviour that defines our unique culture.
Collaboration
We harness the passion and collective intelligence of our diverse community.
Leadership
We advocate, inspire, guide and support towards the fulfilment our our vision.
Excellence
We put our next foot forward to maximise the value of our efforts
Innovation.
We drive change to leverage ultrasound advancements
How?
Our Values
People often describe EMUGs as their POCUS family.
These values guide our behaviour that defines our unique culture.
Collaboration
We harness the passion and collective intelligence of our diverse community.
Leadership
We advocate, inspire, guide and support towards the fulfilment our our vision.
Excellence
We put our next foot forward to maximise the value of our efforts
Innovation.
We drive change to leverage ultrasound advancements
Our Purpose
To support clinicians to perform and integrate high quality ultrasound in acute care.
Our Vision
To improve patient outcomes through the universal practice of focused ultrasound in acute care settings.
Our Community
Our Community consists of individuals across the clinical spectrum.
What is EMUGs?
EMUGs is a grassroots organisation built by a community of committed POC/focussed ultrasound users, collaborating to enable best practice in the utilisation of focused ultrasound in clinical care.
We achieve this through in person and online meetings, workshops and events, collaboration with industry stakeholders and special projects and outreach initiatives all of which enable our purpose and move us closer towards our vision.
Our community is primarily Emergency Doctors and Sonographers though we welcome other emergency service providers, GPs and POCUS users from other specialties.
The organisation was founded in 2015 by a small group of NSW Emergency Physicians, mainly Dr Brian O'Connell and Dr Chris Partyka, and has since expanded into all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand.
EMUGs is supported by a small part time Management Team who work closely with the dedicated volunteer community, including Central Council and Regional Teams, to coordinate an inspiring calendar of educational events and collaborative projects.
EMUGs is guided by a team of Honorary Advisors who form another part of the collective of industry leaders that allows EMUGs to make an impact in the POCUSphere.
It’s the unwavering passion and efforts of our community who share their expertise and energy that makes EMUGs unique.
Our sponsors are also an integral part of our success, ensuring our community remains up to date with the latest in POCUS technology.
Our Values
People often describe EMUGs as their POCUS family.
These values guide our behaviour that defines our unique culture.
Collaboration
We harness the passion and collective intelligence of our diverse community.
Leadership
We advocate, inspire, guide and support towards the fulfilment our our vision.
Excellence
We put our best foot forward to maximise the value of our efforts.
Innovation.
We drive change to leverage ultrasound advancements.