Victorian Clinical Science Symposium 2017 - Life as a Clinician Scientist
Victorian Clinical Science Symposium. Finalised program available here!
Following the success of the sold-out inaugural Victorian Clinical Science Symposium in 2016, Life as a Clinician-Scientist: The Best of Both Worlds has now been established as an annual event in Victoria - and has inspired similar events in other states across Australia!
We are back for 2017 with a one-day symposium for medical students, junior doctors and PhD students focusing on the intersection between clinical medicine and science. The day will encourage and inspire medical students and doctors to get involved in research, and workshop the skills necessary to succeed in combining clinical practice with research. Life as a Clinician Scientist, organised by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, will once again bring together students and doctors from different universities and hospitals to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 29 2017 for a day of discussion, learning and upskilling.
Many members of the Department of Medicine and Radiology will be discussing their lives as a clinician scientist, including:
- Be Welcomed to Life as a Clinician-Scientist from Professor Ingrid Scheffer AO - Director of Paediatrics, Austin Health & Professor of Paediatric Neurology, University of Melbourne. Vice-President, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Pioneered our understanding of the genetics of epilepsy & led worldwide epilepsy re-classification.
- Hear Why I Became a Clinician-Scientist from Professor Stephen Davis - Professor of Translational Neuroscience, University of Melbourne & Director of Neurosciences, Royal Melbourne Hospital. Recognised for his work leading clinical trials that investigate the use of neuroimaging in the selection of acute stroke treatments, he has recently been elected President of the World Stroke Association.
- Learn How to Build a Research Question from Professor Rinaldo Bellomo - Director of Intensive Care Research, Austin Health & Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, University of Melbourne. Author of over 1000 peer-reviewed publications and architect of numerous large-scale clinical trials published in the NEJM.
- Dr Elif Ekinci - Director of Diabetes at Austin Health, Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation Senior Fellow in Metabolic Medicine at the University of Melbourne, mother of three children and tireless advocate for Indigenous Australian health - proof that as a Clinician-Scientist, you really can juggle it all!
Spaces are limited, so register now for an inspiring day of medicine & science, with lunch, morning & afternoon tea provided.
To purchase tickets click here. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
Please don't hesitate to contact us at vicclinicalscience@aahms.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you on the day!
Where: Clarendon Auditorium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre