About Us
Mission Statement
PVACCS is an organisation for junior doctors and medical students with an interest in the fields of anaesthetics, intensive care and pain care medicine. Our aim is to supplement medical school teaching curriculums and to address the gap between finishing medical school and starting specialist training. Our intention is to inspire and support our members in pursuing a career in critical care and pain medicine through providing educational resources, clinical workshops, and career information. PVACCS aims to facilitate an inclusive environment that provides a supportive and kind community to our members.
Our Aims
🏫 Teaching
Supplement medical school teaching curriculums
🎓 Training
Bridge the gap between finishing med school and starting specialist training
📚 Education and resources
Provide clinical education and resources in the fields of anaesthetics, intensive care and pain medicine
💬 Support and Information
Provide support and information for members on specialist training and career development
🌏 Inclusivity
Inclusive environment, that is supportive of its members’ health and wellbeing
Our Committee
We’re a committee of Victorian medical students and junior doctors passionate about a career in intensive care, anaesthetics and pain medication.
Co-Chairs: Dr Hannah Van Eekelen and Rachel Xu
Education Officers: Dr Areeb Athar, Ms Cathy Hua and Mr Karim Khalil
Events Officers: Dr Athanasia Tsigaridis, Ms Kathleen Wisbey and Mr Victor Li
Social Media Officers: Dr Clarise Lam and Ms Rebecca Wang