MWIA Western Pacific Regional Congress: Melbourne, October 2008

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17.10.08

AFMW is proud to announce that it will be hosting the Medical Women's International Association Western Pacific Regional Congress in Melbourne on October 17-19, 2008. The Congress theme is "Women Doctors in the Asia Pacific: Bridging Barriers".

The Congress will be held at the Sofitel in the heart of Melbourne and will be an inspiring event attended by medical women from around the Asia-Pacific.

The Congress Themes are

• The Environment and Health
• Impact of Violence/War/Terrorism on Women and Children
• Professional Issues for Women in Medicine
• Innovations in Health Promotion
• Infections and Vaccines
• Advocacy and Health Politics

At the Congress we will

• identify and discuss effective ways in which women doctors bridge barriers through advocacy
• discuss overcoming regional issues that adversely affect the health and well-being of women children
• describe innovations and interventions used to promote health and prevent illness
• explore global and local environmental issues as determinants of public health, and
• identify professional issues and discuss solutions for women in medicine

Speakers include

• Professor Susan Garland
• Professor Deborah Saltman
• Associate Professor Jill Sewell
• Associate Professor Leanne Rowe
• Dr Sally Cockburn
• Dr Kechi Ogbuagu
• Dr Ranjani Ratnam
• Dr Stephanie Long
• Dr Linda Selvey
• Dr Julie Bines

To read more about these speakers please visit the Congress website.

 

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