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Medical Deans is the peak body representing professional entry-level #medical #education, #training and #research in #Australia and #NewZealand.

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Joined August 2018
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Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand President, Professor Michelle Leech AM, today welcomed the announcement by the Australian Government of an additional 160 medical students who will be trained in rural locations each year, beginning in 2024. #medicalstudents #ruraldoctors
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Privileged to be listening to Adam Goodes on the importance of always learning - about yourself, being ok with discomfort, and using your power and voice - but to always connect with what you need to look after yourself. An inspiring man #AIDAConf22
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Leut. Justin Hunter, proud Wiradjuri man and only Indigenous doctor in the navy, telling of his amazing journey and experiences in defence and health #AIDAconf22
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… told at 17 he’d never amount to anything!
Powerful words from @anitaheiss on identity and the toll of stereotyping First Nations peoples #AIDAConf22
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Incoming AIDA President Dr Simone Raye opening #AIDAConf22 - looking forward to a great 2 days
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On #SorryDay we acknowledge the deep and lasting harm caused by the forcible removal of children from their families, and the need for ongoing support for the many that continue to be impacted
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Not just #pinkshirtday2022, but every day and everyone - choose kindness and aroha. Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop bullying!
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The 2021 National Student Safety Survey released today shows that more needs to be done to keep students safe from sexual harassment and assault. The figures are confronting and the experiences harrowing.
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We thank those who bravely shared their stories and reiterate our commitment to keeping this a focus and working with our Medical Schools to eliminate this scourge
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Today’s #ClosetheGapDay2022 is a good day to redouble efforts and commitment to ensure Indigenous people are equally represented across the health sector and transform the power imbalance - guided by the new #Indigenous #Health Workforce plan bit.ly/3ia4enn
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Indigenous medical students and doctors are vital in driving the transformation of power to self-determination, equity and better health outcomes. While no’s have increased, we need to continue growing the Indigenous health workforce bit.ly/3q8lWvW #ClosetheGapDay2022
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Over 50% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors experience or witness bullying, harassment or discrimination at work [medicaltrainingsurvey.gov.au…]. it’s everyone’s job to ensure saying sorry means something – step up and call out racism in all its forms. #NationalApology
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14 years on… we must do more and do better to support healing of the harms that were, and still are, inflicted on whole generations and truly move to a society free of racism and discrimination. We must all play our role in this apology being more than words. #sorryday
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Medical Deans’ report Creating a Culture of Support explores why some #medstudents and graduates are reluctant to share information about their #support needs with their new employers – and makes the case for change. bit.ly/3CAE8SZ
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Healthy workplaces help #medstudents and graduates #transitiontopractice by supporting their needs. A report released today by Medical Deans, 'Creating a Culture of Support,' explores the benefits of students being able to safely share this information. bit.ly/3CAE8SZ
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Released today by Medical Deans – Creating a Culture of Support explores the importance of students and graduates being able to safely share information on their support needs when they transition to internship and suggests principles for effective. bit.ly/3CAE8SZ
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Medical students are playing an active role in shaping their own research training at med school. Find out more in Research in the Medical Curriculum in Australia and New Zealand 2021. medicaldeans.org.au/category…
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Medical schools are putting students and patients at the centre of innovative research training programs. Research in the Medical Curriculum in Australia and New Zealand. medicaldeans.org.au/category…
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