International Medical Symposium 2019
Register now for the Tri-Nation Alliance annual
International Medical Symposium (IMS 2019), in Auckland, New
Zealand on Friday, 22 March 2019.
IMS 2019 is a one-day event bringing together
representatives from international and local specialist medical
colleges, medical schools, health services and regulators for an
inspiring day where challenges are discussed, and new ideas
explored.
The theme for the 2019 symposium
is Visioning the impact of advanced technology on
medical education with a program featuring
diverse sessions.
To view the program and to register visit the IMS 2019 website.
The Tri-nation Alliance was founded in 2010 by the Royal
Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and the Royal
Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in association with the
Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
(RANZCP) and the Australian & New Zealand College of
Anaesthetists (ANZCA).
Date: Friday 22 March 2019
Venue: Aotea Centre, Auckland, New
Zealand
Cost: Full registration: $500;
Trainee/Medical Student: $230
Register: Visit the IMS
2019 website

International Medical Symposium 2017
The 2017 International Medical Symposium was held at The Arts
Centre, Melbourne on Friday 10 March 2017. Hosted by The Australian
and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA), the symposium was
convened in conjunction with Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
(RACS), Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), The Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and The Royal
Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
(RANZCP). The program for the 2017 International Medical
Symposium was built on previous symposiums and focused on 'Leading
Change' in healthcare and the medical profession, including:
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Leading change in the culture of
medicine - Building respect and improving safety in
medicine
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Leading change
in the practice of medicine - Evolving scope of practice and
competency-based lifelong learning
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Leading change
in healthcare systems - New models and systems of care e.g. in
perioperative medicine, medical and surgical oncology
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Leading change
in indigenous health and healthcare across three diverse
nations
-
Leading change
in postgraduate medical education through evaluation, research and
development.
Presentations
Session 1
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Leading change in the culture of
medicine
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Presenter |
Title |
Dr Ian Graham |
Introduction to International Medical Symposium |
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Dr Jason Frank |
Competence by design - A career in practice |
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to view presentation |
Professor Spencer Beasley |
'Let's operate with respect' - the RACS response to
bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment |
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presentation |
Dr Victoria Atkinson |
Safe organisations - Challenging unprofessional behaviours; the
ethos program |
|
Professor Spencer Beasley |
Panel discussion |
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Session 2
|
Leading change in indigenous
healthcare
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Presenter |
Title |
Dr Thomas Dignan |
Framing the future of Indigenous health and healthcare |
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Dr Kali Hayward |
Safe colleges - Strengthening the indigenous medical
workforce |
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Dr Curtis Walker |
Safe practice - Building cultural competency |
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to view presentation |
Professor Richard Doherty |
Panel discussion |
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Session 3
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Leading change in medical education and
technology
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Presenter |
Title |
Dr Ian Graham |
Framing the future of medical education and technology |
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Professor Jonathan Fryer |
Assessing procedural autonomy - combining theory and software
to make evaluation easy |
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Professor Elizabeth Molloy |
Enhancing feedback in professional practice |
Professor Ian Symonds |
Transforming health education: the past, present and future of
medical education |
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Session 4
|
Leading change in systems and
practice
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Presenter |
Title |
Dr Margaret Aimer |
Framing the future of medical systems and practice |
A/Prof Grant Phelps |
Networking clinicians for excellence in patient care |
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Professor David Story |
Inter-professional practice - enhancing perioperative care |
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Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite |
Implementation science - advancing healthcare systems |
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All presenters |
Panel discussion |
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presentation |
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Previous events
2016 International Medical Symposium - Future Challenges for the
Medical Profession
2015 International Medical Symposium - Future of the Medical
Profession
2014
Conjoint Medical Education Seminar - Revalidation
2013 Conjoint Medical Education Seminar - Serving the Community:
Training Generalists and Extending Specialists
2012 Conjoint Medical Education Seminar - The Medical Professional
in the 21st Century: Competent, Fit and Safe