Life as a Clinician-Scientist Rural and Regional Symposium 2024

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Explore the possibilities of a fulfilling career combining your clinical practice with health research in the diverse landscape of rural and regional Australia.

Our Life as a Clinician-Scientist symposia are designed to inspire junior doctors, medical and health sciences students, and early career researchers to pursue a career as a clinician-scientist. This online event, aimed at those living and working in rural and regional settings, is the first of its kind. We hope you will join us to learn more about the unique challenges and opportunities presented in regional, rural and remote settings, and the impact that being a clinician-scientist can have on advancing your research and benefitting your community.

View the full online program here. 

What is a clinician-scientist?

Clinician-scientists combine clinical practice with health research, allowing them to take their insights from working with patients to answer fundamental scientific questions and ultimately improve patient care.

Our online Rural and Regional Health symposium offers a unique platform to hear from leading experts in the field, learn about the many pathways to this exciting career, no matter where in Australia you are based.

Speakers

Chaired by Professor David Mackey AO FAHMS, Professor of Ophthalmology, Lions Eye Institute, The University of Western Australia and WA Branch Chair for the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, our speaker line-up includes: 

• Professor Jonathan Golledge FAHMS, Professor of Vascular Surgery, James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital
• Professor Anna Ralph, Deputy Director (Research), Menzies School of Health Research and Senior Specialist, Royal Darwin Hospital
• Dr Sally Havers, Nurse Researcher – Infection Data Connectivity, The University of Queensland and Queensland Health
• Dr Rochelle Hine, Senior Lecturer, Monash Rural Health, Monash University
  
• Dr Angela Titmuss, Paediatric Endocrinologist, Royal Darwin Hospital and Senior Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University
  
• Professor Angus Turner, McCusker Director, Lions Outback Vision, Lions Eye Institute

Attendees will have the opportunity to seek advice from our expert speakers, with plenty of time for questions. Don’t miss your chance to hear from some of Australia's leading rural and remote clinician-scientists.

Event terms and conditions

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