Welcome to this special edition of the REBEL Cast, where we unravel key highlights and educational insights from the IncrEMentuM Conference in Spain. This event is a cornerstone for advancing emergency medicine education, drawing esteemed speakers and participants from around the globe. As emergency medicine gains traction in Spain, this conference has become an essential platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth. Today, host Dr. Mark Ramzy shines a spotlight on two phenomenal educators: Drs. Sara Crager and Ryan Ernst who shared their expertise and experiences at this transformative gathering last spring.

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A new conference and a pivotal gathering for emergency medicine professionals worldwide, has become an essential platform for education, collaboration, and advocacy, especially in light of emergency medicine’s recent recognition as a specialty in Spain. The conference is praised for its outstanding production quality, engaging speakers, and its capacity to foster a global community of emergency care professionals.

Essential questions are open-ended, thought-provoking, and intellectually engaging inquiries that inspire deeper exploration into topics. In the context of medical education, they challenge practitioners to think critically and reflect on their practice deeply. By focusing on essential questions, medical educators aim to inculcate a culture of continuous learning and curiosity, ensuring that medical professionals stay adaptable and insightful in their approach to patient care.

The Rapid Sequence game is an innovative tool that Sara and Ryan designed to enhance the learning experience for emergency medicine clinicians. It mimics real-life scenarios requiring rapid decision-making in high-pressure situations, such as those faced in emergency medical settings. This clinical case-based game aims to improve cognitive and procedural skills, allowing participants to hone their ability to respond effectively under pressure, thereby enhancing their real-world clinical performance.

You can try it out for free on their website here!

Their work was featured in the September 2025 edition of Annals of Emergency Medicine as a 2025 ACEP Abstract

An arboretum is a space that cultivates a wide variety of diverse, unique, and symbiotic growth. Arboretum provides a creative space to decrease barriers, open opportunities, and support the development of extraordinary teachers. The Arboretum Teaching Collective is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting emergency medicine education in countries where it is a new or evolving specialty.  Their aim to facilitate the development of expert teachers by reducing barriers, providing opportunities, and curating talent.  Their goal is to create a community of educators around the globe who share a vision of bringing excellent, innovative emergency medicine teaching to where it is most needed.  Their approach is driven by curiosity, humility, and sustainability.

If you want to learn more and get involved, check out the Arboretum Teaching Collective Website Here

The upcoming conference aims to gather world-class educators once more and promises an enriching experience for all attendees. Drs. Sara Crager and Ryan Ernst, along with many others, will be there at the event. For more information on the IncrEMentuM Conference and to register, visit their website! See you there!

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