About Us

Our Story

It was 2018, when two ambitious EM trainees from Ireland were attending the EUSEM conference in Glasgow. Etimbuk Umana and Marcus Jee were on a mission to learn as much as they could and make valuable connections in the field of emergency medicine. That’s when they crossed paths with Tom Roberts, a TERN fellow with an innovative vision for transforming research in emergency medicine across the UK.

The trio hit it off and began discussing TERN and its potential impact on the industry. As they talked, they realized that the UK, Northern Ireland, and Ireland were all in close proximity and could work together to achieve incredible results. That’s when the idea for ITERN was born.

Upon returning to Ireland, a team of like-minded individuals, including James Foley, Jeff Mulcaire, and Andrew Patton, help bring ITERN to life. These few individuals worked tirelessly and finally, on April 24th, 2019, ITERN was formally announced at the IEMTA – ASM, marking the beginning of a new era in Irish emergency medicine research.

With TERN – UK as their sister network, ITERN soon gained traction in Ireland’s EM space with the successful TIRED and SHED studies. The network’s expansion was inevitable, and new core members Saema Saeed, John Legge, Stephen Sheridan, Bassey Ndoma Egba, Bronagh MacManus, and Ahmed Ahmed were brought on board.

ITERN’s journey has been one of passion, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the field of emergency medicine. Today, ITERN stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when talented individuals work together to achieve a common goal.

We are driven by excellence

At ITERN, we’re all about excellence. From our top-notch team members to our innovative research projects, we’re driven to achieve the highest standards in everything we do.

Over the past few years, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with TERN on some truly groundbreaking studies. From the Critical Appraisal Modules to the RCEM’s top 10. We’ve worked tirelessly to advance the field of emergency medicine research. And we’re just getting started!

Our latest projects: FRED , PRIME & the RIDER study will be one to keep your eyes out for! As we work with The Emergency Medicine Programme (EMP), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) & the National Emergency Medicine Training Programme (NEMTP) These projects are poised to make an even bigger impact attributing to how we learn as EM trainees, legislation change and policy recommendations to every ED in the country.

We’re excited to see what the future holds for ITERN and our mission to revolutionise emergency medicine research.

If you want to learn more about our projects and portfolio, check out the link below!

ITERN Projects

What we do

Have you ever had a great idea for a research project, but didn’t know where to start or who to approach? or just want to get involve in research, know the ropes, get advise, have discussions, ask the ‘how’s and the ‘where’s of research? Thats where ITERN comes in! As a trainee in the field of emergency medicine, it can be tough to navigate the complex world of research especially with our hectic schedules.

At ITERN, we’ve been in your shoes, and we know how challenging it can be to get started with a research project. That’s why we’re here to help. Our network of experienced SpR’s, registrars and consultants can provide you with the support and guidance you need to turn your idea into a reality.

We’ll work with you every step of the way, from planning and writing to data analysis, research design, academic writing, applying for grants, and presentation/publication experience! With ITERN’s network, you’ll have the opportunity to perform your research on a national level, strengthening the impact of your project and providing you with increased exposure to research activity and bigger sample sizes.

So if you have a great idea for a research project in the field of emergency medicine, but don’t know where to start? let us be your guide. We’re here to help you make a real impact in the world of EM

For those who don’t yet want to lead a research project but want to get involved and experiencing one? ITERN’s where you need to be! We not only provide you with learning resources while mentoring you in this area, but we also make sure you are added to a collaborators list which is indexed once we publish our research.

So here’s to going on this journey. Join the team!

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