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Rosa McNamara is a consultant in Emergency Medicine in St Vincent's University Hospital with special interests in Geriatric Emergency Medicine and Medical Education. She has worked in the United Kingdom and in Ireland developing clinical and educational pathways for unscheduled care of Older Adults with a focus on integration and inter-professional working.  She is a member of EUSEM involved in the section of Geriatric Emergency Medicine and the Emergency Medicine Examination Reference Group for Europe (EMERGE). She is an Associate Clinical Professor at University College Dublin.

Dr. Danya Khoujah is an American board-certified Emergency Physician with expertise in geriatric emergencies and medical education. She completed her emergency medicine residency and faculty development fellowship at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. Dr. Khoujah has delivered national and international lectures on geriatric emergency care and has authored multiple publications in the field. As a co-author of the Geriatric Guidelines 2.0, a Webinar Host for the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC), and an active member of the American College of Emergency Physician (ACEP) Geriatric Emergency Medicine Section, she is committed to advancing geriatric emergency practice and developing educational resources that support clinicians in providing high-quality care for older adults all over the world.

Dr. Farhat Anjum Mattoo is a leading emergency physician at Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital in Khobar, celebrated for her profound expertise and impact in emergency medicine. She holds a Master's in Emergency Medicine (MEM) and has completed a Faculty Development Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (FDF-EM) from George Washington University, where she also serves as a faculty member for both the MEM program and Faculty Development Program.

As a Fellow of the Academic College of Emergency Experts (FACEE), Dr. Mattoo is highly respected for her pioneering work in Trauma, Disaster Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine. She is actively involved with the Internal Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM), contributing to Special Interest Groups focused on Behavioral Emergencies, Disaster Medicine, Emergency Ultrasound, GenderSpecific Issues, and Geriatric Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Mattoo is a distinguished and sought-after speaker, engaging audiences at national and international forums with her insights and expertise. Her scholarly contributions include numerous publications in esteemed scientific journals, showcasing her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. Her dual role as a clinician and educator highlights her dedication to nurturing the next generation of emergency medicine professionals. Dr. Mattoo’s leadership, compassion, and innovative approach make her a valuable asset to the global medical community and an inspiration to her peers and students alike.

Dr. Salama Al Neyadi is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with fellowship training in Acute Care POCUS, with a strong interest in medical education and active involvement in teaching and faculty development.

Dr. Venkat Kotamraju is a senior Consultant in Emergency Medicine, East Midlands Regional Chair of RCEM, Vice Chair of the IFEM Quality & Safety SIG, and Emergency Medicine Training Programme Director for Health Education East Midlands. With over 20 years of experience, he is widely recognised for his leadership in Emergency Medicine, Clinical Toxicology, Medical Education, and Patient Safety.

At the Royal Derby Hospital, he serves as CESR Programme Director and Teaching Lead, shaping the development of future emergency physicians. He is a Senior RCEM CESR Portfolio Assessor, MRCEM/FRCEM Examiner, and ATLS Course Director, delivering high-impact training courses across the UK, UAE, and India.

A respected Clinical Toxicologist and active RCEM Toxicology SIG member, he is also a sought-after international speaker on toxicology, resuscitation, human factors, and safety, presenting at major conferences worldwide.

Dr. Kotamraju’s work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing Emergency Medicine through education, quality, and global collaboration.

Dr. Arina Kruis is a consultant in Emergency Medicine at St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) and Lead of the Older Persons Rapid Assessment Hub (OPRAH), specialising in ambulatory emergency care and older adult pathways.

Trained in South Africa and Ireland, with senior roles in retrieval medicine (MICAS) and Geriatric Emergency Medicine, she holds an MSc in Leadership in Healthcare and conducts research in geriatric emergency care, delirium screening, emergency referral dynamics, and multicentre European studies.