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Integrative Acute and Urgent Care Symposium

24-27th February 2025, Norfolk Island

Welcome to the Integrative Acute and Urgent Care Symposium, where interdisciplinary collaboration meets cutting-edge medical, legal and financial advancements.

Our aim is to bring together professionals from diverse specialties to explore innovative approaches to healthcare. By fostering interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration we aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care delivery. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, share best practices, and learn from experts in the field.

Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, researcher, or educator, this symposium offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities to elevate your practice and contribute to the future of medicine.

PROGRAM

Day 1: 24th February 2025
• 14:00: Arrival and Registration
• 15:00: Warm Welcome to Norfolk Island
• 16:00: Opening Plenary: The Island’s Health and Heritage
• 17:00: Networking Welcome Reception

Day 2: 25th February 2025
• 08:30: Morning Registration
• 09:00: Breaking Silos: The Power of Inter-Professional Learning
• 10:00: Morning Tea and Conversations
• 10:30: Trauma Tales: Insights from the Ivory Tower’s Basement
• 11.15: Heart Racing, Mind Pacing: A Deep Dive into POTS
• 13:00: Lunch Break
• 13.45: Spinning Solutions: Navigating the Maze of Vertigo
• 14:30: Beyond Books: The Future of Lifestyle Medicine
• 15:30: Crafting Excellence: Peer Review Sessions
• 17:00: Day Two Wrap-Up

Day 3: 26th February 2025
• 08:30: Registration and Networking
• 09:00: The Bloody Airway: Critical Techniques and Tips
• 10:00: Morning Tea and Conversations
• 10:30: Fight for Your Rights: Navigating Employment Health Law
• 11.15: Seconds Matter: The Lifesaving Guide to Stroke Response
• 12:00: Lunch Break and Discussions
• 13:00: Funding Futures: The Health System’s Financial Landscape
• 15:30: Not Out of the Woods: Complex Case Reviews
• 17:00: Day Three Close

Day 4: 27th February 2025
• 08:30: Final Day Registration
• 09:00: Obstetric Haemorrhage and Coagulopathy: Management in a remote setting
• 10:00: Morning Tea and Networking
• 10:30: Straddling the Healthcare Landscape: Bridging Gaps
• 12:00: Grand Finale: Closing Keynote
• 13:30: Conference Closure
• 17:00: Celebration Conference Dinner

FACULTY & TEAM

Join us at the symposium for an exceptional lineup of experienced professionals! Our speakers include leading experts across various fields, ready to share their valuable insights and cutting-edge knowledge. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from the best and engage in thought-provoking discussions.

Dr Tom Wellings BSc (Med) MBBS.FRACP PhD
A neurologist and neurophysiologist with a particular interest in dizziness and balance disorders as well as neuromuscular pathologies. He is passionate about teaching and medical education. In his downtime he enjoys surfing, squash and has been involved in founding a craft brewery. The irony of this is not lost on him.

Dr Shashi Kalava MBBS FACEM Grad Cert IT Board Certified Lifestyle
Physician.
An experienced Emergency Specialist. Special interests in Medical Education, Exam Preparation, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Wellness Centres and Community based Emergency & Urgent Care Centres. Eagerly waiting to receive delivery of his Tesla Cybertruck for the last 5 years!

Mr Jeremy Lappin, Juris Doctor & Master of Public Health
Has worked for two decades in the heath system before becoming a lawyer & then union industrial officer. He has recent & extensive experience improving health workers’ rights & pursuing the NSW Government & others for underpayments, award breaches & other unlawful treatment of employees. Jeremy is a serial hobbyist with an irrational desire to complete at anything.

Dr. Hemal Patel, MBChB FACEM
An experienced emergency specialist with a passion for inter-professional learning, a love for squash, and a penchant for drumming.

Mr Mitchell McCallum BA Economics and Property.
Executive Director and Co-Head of Real Assets Asia Pacific at MSCI. With over 15 years experience covering performance insights and capital flows across global Real Estate and Infrastructure. Primarily focused on improving investment outcomes by driving transparency in private markets whilst working with some of the world’s largest investors/managers/financial institutions and Governments. Enjoys all things sport, vast variety of activities with friends and family time.

Dr Paul Bamford MA (Oxon), MSc (Oxon), MBChB, MRCP (London), FRACP.
Interventional and structural cardiologist. Interested in skiing but most downtime spent changing nappies.

Dr Miguel Taliana, MBBS BSc(Med) FACEM MMedEd MPH(ID) CCPU
An experienced Emergency Specialist with a breadth of experience in medical education and healthcare delivery.

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VENUE & LOCATION

Venue: Norfolk Island Health Care Service, 2 Grassy Road, Norfolk Island, 2899

Norfolk Island Travel Overview for Symposium Attendees

Norfolk Island, known for its incredible “Norfolk” pines, it’s role in the relocation of descendants from the famous “Mutiny of the Bounty”, its harsh period as a penal colony and its picturesque swimming and scenery. Norfolk presents a rich melting pot blending history with a sub-tropical island escape. A unique destination that is unlike anywhere in Australia which is hard not to fall in love with. Relying on a ship once a month (weather permitting) for all its resources, be prepared to go without certain items and embrace what is available. If you pass a car, a short way is customary, every single time… it’s a hard habit to drop when you return home. Maybe Australia’s best kept secret, Norfolk Island is truly a magical location.

Please click on the link below and download detailed travel information about Norfolk Island.

TRAVEL INFO

Integrative Acute and Urgent Care Symposium
24-27th February 2025, Norfolk Island

Welcome to the Integrative Acute and Urgent Care Symposium, where interdisciplinary collaboration meets cutting-edge medical, legal and financial advancements.

Venue: Norfolk Island Health Care Service, 2 Grassy Road, Norfolk Island, 2899

Refund Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we want to make our refund policy as straightforward as possible:

Full Refund: If you cancel your registration 30 days or more before the conference, you will receive a full refund.

50% Refund: If you cancel your registration between 8 and 29 days before the conference, you will receive a 50% refund.

No Refund: If you cancel your registration within 7 days of the conference, no refund will be provided.

Please note that all cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to conference@emcqpractice.com.au to be eligible for a refund. If eligible, refunds will be processed within 21 days of receiving the cancellation request.

General Information

The following expenses are tax deductible if they are incurred for the purpose of attending a medical conference: Conference registration fees, Accommodation, Travel expenses (including airfare, train tickets, and car rental), Meals, Ground transportation (taxis, shuttle buses, etc.) and Other expenses directly related to the conference (such as conference materials and gifts).

Further Information & Sponsorships

Please email conference@emcqpractice.com.au for any further information or sponsorship opportunities.