Does ambulatory and fast track allocation reduce immersion in acute and resuscitation training, and impair career satisfaction and job longevity for emergency medicine registrars?

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Although dedicated sections for non-acute care in the ED is recognised to improve patient flow and reduce ED congestion, there is anecdotal feedback that it detracts from work satisfaction and potentially career longevity and sustainability. Although allocation to fast track shifts reflects contemporary emergency medicine as practiced in Australasia, it may reduce registrar immersion on acute and resuscitation training.