PRE-INTERNSHIP CONFERENCE 2019

Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane

 

Opportunity for Medical Students & Junior Doctors to get involved!

 

The Pre-Internship (PRINT) Conference is the leading academic event for graduating medical students. It is an innovative medical education initiative designed to equip final years with the necessary practical tips & skills needed before their first year as junior doctors. It is supported by each state-based postgraduate medical council (HETI, PMCV, QPMA/QLD Health).

 

The PRINT Conference is held annually in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, organised by volunteer medical students & junior doctors based in each city. To learn more about the PRINT Conference, click here.

To learn more about the 2018 PRINT Conferences, click on the following links: Brisbane 2018, Melbourne 2018, Sydney 2018.

 

 

 

Based on excellent feedback from past events, we are excited to open applications for a number of local & national committee positions. Apply now to join our 2019 organising team!

 

This is a unique opportunity for medical students & junior doctors to learn more about teamwork & event organisation; improve their leadership skills; network with like-minded individuals, high profile speakers and key decision-makers in the health industry.

 

 

Proposed dates for the PRINT Conferences 2019:

• Melbourne: 12 & 13 October 2019
• Brisbane: 19 & 20 October 2019
• Sydney: 26 & 27 October 2019

 

 

Each state-level organising team (NSW-ACT, QLD and VIC) will consist of:

• 2 x Convenors
• 2 x Academic Officers
• 2 x Logistics Officers
• 1 x Sponsorship Officer
• 1 x Promotions & Social Officer

 

On a national level, positions include:

• National Secretary
• National Treasurer
• National IT Officer
• National Publications Officer
• National Sponsorship Advisor
• National Academic Advisor
• National Partnership Advisor
• National Engagement Advisor

 

 

Application timeline:

• Applications open 5 March 2019
• Applications close 14 April 2019
• All applicants notified by 18 April 2019
• Convenor training (in-person in Sydney) and team member handover (video conference) on 27 & 28 April 2019 – this date is to be confirmed

 

How to apply for a position:

• Click here to access the detailed position description (duties, time commitment)

• Note: you may apply for a maximum of two positions

• Learn more about the PRINT Conference here, including past events (Brisbane 2018, Melbourne 2018, Sydney 2018)

• Email 2019@printconference.com.au if you have any questions prior to the application deadline

• Submit your application by the closing date (14 April 2019) via the form below, or click here to access the application form directly

 

 

Good luck, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

PRE-INTERNSHIP CONFERENCE 2018

Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane

 

Opportunity for Medical Students & Junior Doctors to get involved!

 

The Pre-Internship (PRINT) Conference is the leading academic event for graduating medical students. It is an innovative medical education initiative designed to equip final years with the necessary practical tips & skills needed before their first year as junior doctors. It is supported by each state-based postgraduate medical council (HETI, PMCV, QPMA).

 

The PRINT Conference is held annually in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane, organised by volunteer medical students & junior doctors based in each city. To learn more about the PRINT Conference, click here.

To learn more about the 2017 PRINT Conferences, click on the following links: Brisbane 2017, Melbourne 2017, Sydney 2017.

 

 

 

Based on excellent feedback from past events, we are excited to open applications for a number of local & national committee positions. Apply now to join our 2018 organising team!

 

This is a unique opportunity for medical students & junior doctors to learn more about teamwork & event organisation; improve their leadership skills; network with like-minded individuals, high profile speakers and key decision-makers in the health industry.

 

 

Proposed dates for the PRINT Conferences 2018:

• Melbourne: 13 & 14 October 2018
• Brisbane: 20 & 21 October 2018
• Sydney: 27 & 28 October 2018

 

 

Each state-level organising team (NSW-ACT, QLD and VIC) will consist of:

• 2 x Convenors
• 3 x Academic Officers
• 2 x Logistics Officers
• 1 x Sponsorship Officer
• 1 x Promotions & Social Officer

 

On a national level, positions include:

• National IT Officer
• National Publications Officer
• National Treasurer
• National Project Manager
• National Academic Advisor
• National Partnership Advisor

 

 

Application timeline:

• Applications open 28 December 2017
• Applications close 28 February 2018
• All applicants notified by 4 March 2018
• Convenor training (in-person) and team member handover (video conference) on 10 & 11 March 2018

 

How to apply for a position:

• Click here to access the detailed position description (duties, time commitment)

• Learn more about the PRINT Conference here, including past events (Brisbane 2017, Melbourne 2017, Sydney 2017)

• Contact info@printconference.com.au if you have any questions prior to the application deadline

• Submit your application by the closing date (28 February 2018) via the form below

 

 

Good luck, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

 

Terms and Conditions – MDA National & PRINT Conference “Intern Survival Pack” Facebook Giveaway

1. Information on how to enter this competition forms part of these terms and conditions of entry. Entry into this competition is deemed to be acceptance of these terms and conditions.

2. The competition is being run by the Pre-Internship Conference in partnership with MDA National. Entry is open to any final year medical student in NSW, ACT, VIC and QLD. (‘Eligible Entrant’).

3. The competition commences on 24 September 2017 and ends 6 October 2017. The prize pack consists of a HP laptop, an OnCall book, a pocket tendon hammer, a Littmann Classic III stethoscope and an anti-theft backpack valued at $800.

5. The prize will be drawn on Monday 9 October 2017 at MDA National’s premises.

6. The result is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winner will be contacted by email within 3 days of the draw date to arrange delivery of their prize. The winner will
also be published on the “MDA National Medical Students” and “Pre-Internship Conference” Facebook pages.

7. The prize winner must, on request by MDA National & PRINT Conference, be able to provide evidence which, to the reasonable satisfaction of MDA National & PRINT Conference, demonstrates that the winner is an Eligible Entrant and
has complied with these Terms and Conditions.

8. The winner will be given 3 months to claim their prize. If in this time the prize is not claimed then a redraw will take place with the winner notified in writing.

9. The prize will be deemed unclaimed if MDA National & PRINT Conference reasonable attempts to contact the winner via email and telephone during normal work hours are unsuccessful. Redraws will follow the same process until a successful claim is made.

10. The prizes must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winner are unable to use the prize as stated. The prize is not transferable to another person (unless
agreed by MDA National & PRINT Conference) or exchangeable for other goods and services and cannot be redeemed as cash.

11. MDA National & PRINT Conference and its respective officers and employees will not be liable for any loss, damage or personal injury whatsoever (including but not limited to direct, indirect or consequential loss) which is suffered or sustained in connection with this competition, the promotion of this competition or the use of any prize, except for any liability which cannot
be excluded by law.

12. MDA National & PRINT Conference are not responsible for any late, lost, incorrectly submitted, delayed, ineligible, incomplete or misdirected entry whether due to error or otherwise.

13. Entry details remain the property of MDA National & PRINT Conference. The name of the winner(s) may be used for promotional purposes by MDA National & PRINT Conference, unless the winner otherwise notifies MDA National & PRINT Conference at the time of accepting his/her prize. Eligible Entrants consent to MDA National & PRINT Conference using the contact details provided in connection with their policy for the purposes of facilitating the conduct of the competition and awarding any prizes.

Expressions of interest for junior & senior doctors: Join the PRINT Education team!

 

Picture this:

 

It’s your first day as an intern on nights and a nurse pages you to review an 82-year-old woman who is saturating at 94%. You implore the repository that is your sleep-deprived brain for what to do when you arrive at the patient’s bedside. You manage to scramble a few must-not-miss differentials and remind yourself of the different oxygen-delivery devices you learnt in medical school as you make your way over. There’s something inside you that feels like you’ve missed something, but your stream of consciousness is interrupted by another page requesting you review an agitated patient on the floor above. Your blood pressure rises.

 

A survey of over 600 graduating medical students in 2016 found that 80% felt they were not confident starting work and would strongly benefit or benefit from additional teaching in practical aspects of working as a junior medical officer.**

 

A glance at the resources available reveals a lack of quickly accessible, Australian-based content on dealing with common scenarios faced by junior medical officers.

 

In response to this, we have found a need to create a resource targeted at senior medical students and interns to help improve work-readiness. The aim would be not to replace existing guidelines or classroom learning, but rather to guide and facilitate a safe and efficient approach to common clinical scenarios and skills required in everyday practice as a junior doctor.

 

We envisage the creation of a peer-to-peer resource powered by teaching from enthusiastic and more experienced doctors/educators in the form of short videos outlining a tested approach to select scenarios. By drawing on a community of writers who have insight into the expectations and requirements of these junior doctors, it is hoped this resource will stand out as a concise and relevant compendium for its users.

 

If you would like to assist us in our endeavours, we are seeking script writers to cover a diverse range of topics (see below). All contributors will be acknowledged accordingly.

 

Other opportunities:

• Content reviewing prior to publication
• Featuring in these videos as a demonstrator
• Social media and online promotion

 

Please indicate your preference for topics via the sign-up form. Further topics will be added as the resource develops, but your suggestions or comments are most welcome. Your time investment into the education of junior doctors will no doubt be appreciated. We look forward to collaborating with you!

 

Yours faithfully,

Kim

– On behalf of the PRINT Education Team

kim@printconference.com.au

 

 

Please note: we are currently updating our website and some features may not be available during this process. We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

** A yearly survey is organised by organisers of the Pre-Internship Conference, to better understand how “work-ready” graduating medical students feel prior to starting their internship, and identify areas of improvement in medical education. From it’s first version in 2014, the survey has collected over 1,200 responses to date and data has been presented at a number of local/national meetings including the COAG Health Council’s National Intern Work Readiness Forum and the 21st Australian & New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum 2016.