TMF Research Symposium

Taranaki Medical Foundation Research Symposium 2024: Unveiling Local Medical Innovations
Be a part of a historic moment!

Join us for the first-ever TMF Research Symposium, where Taranaki's medical practitioners showcase their groundbreaking research and innovations.

Embark on a journey of discovery at the inaugural TMF Research Symposium on January 20, 2024. This event showcases the wealth of medical expertise in Taranaki, bringing together local doctors, researchers, and healthcare enthusiasts.

🌟 Key Highlights:

• Local Insights: Explore the latest medical research and innovations spearheaded by Taranaki doctors.
• Educational Symposium: Immerse yourself in a day filled with enlightening presentations, discussions, and insights that shape the future of healthcare.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow healthcare professionals, researchers, and members of the medical community in Taranaki.
• Community Impact: Witness the impact of local research on healthcare practices and its potential to transform lives.
• Inspiring Speakers: Engage with esteemed speakers sharing their expertise and discoveries in various medical fields.

TMF RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

SESSION ONE
1000 1015 - Welcome & Karakia
1015 1045 - Dr Yariv Doron:  Enhancing ADHD diagnostic accuracy in New Zealand children through the executive functions assessment system.
1045 1050 - Dr Devin Faragasso:  ED elderly minor head injuries: Outcomes associated with low-risk clinical criteria. 
1050 1115 - Dr Devin Faragasso & Gavin Taranaki Front-line comms: Understanding and enhancing ED-GP communications in Taranaki.
1115 1140  Break

SESSION TWO
1140 1155 - Mr Tim Lynskey: My orthopaedic surgeon suggests a unicompartmental knee replacement: a detailed look at the long-term outcomes of a single surgeon practice.
1155 1210 - Dr Rachel Basevi: Predicting return to sports after shoulder stabilisation surgery.
1210 1225 - Dr Jess Leary: Outcomes of revision total knee arthroplasty after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty and periarticular osteotomy.
1225 1245 - Dr Jess Leary: Comparative analysis of suture choice in open bilateral carpal tunnel surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
1245 1315  Lunch

SESSION THREE

1320 1350 - Dr Yu-Ching Yu, Maya Page, Madeleine Hall:  Kōia: mana kai, mana tangata.
1350 1405 - Dr Ricardo Jurawan, Dr Andrew Thushyanthan, Damien Mosquera:  Improving sustainability in gastroenterology.
1405 1420 - Dr Yasmin McGrane, Darla Stroud-Bennett:  Audit of Emergency Department adult sepsis management …
1420 1430  Break

SESSION FOUR
1430 1445 - Dr Erin Horsfall: Colonoscopy disparities between Māori and Non-Māori in Taranaki, New Zealand.
1445 1515 - Gavin Bishop: Mixing it up with the combo deal: Exploring the motivations and experiences of consultants in dual practice.

🎟️ Ticket Information:

Secure your spot for this transformative event and be part of a community dedicated to advancing medical education and research in Taranaki. Your ticket includes access to all presentations, networking, and the chance to be at the forefront of medical innovation.

Zoom link available: 
https://TDHB.zoom.us/j/85011989609?pwd=UUK7xIFW9uHa7ReuEsPNPbpXaCaMes.1
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