International Medical Graduate Conference 2025
The International Medical Graduate Conference 2025 keynotes, panels and selected oral, poster and rounds reimagined presentations were professionally filmed to bring the essence of the face to face conference to those who could not attend in person, or provide the opportunity to those who attended to view sessions they may have missed.
The online program is available for download on the AMC website at https://www.amc.org.au/about-the-amc/strategic-projects/international-medical-graduate-conference/conference-program/, or in the Online conference.
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International Medical Graduate Conference 2025 Acknowledgement of Country
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International Medical Graduate Conference 2025 Online Program
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Welcome: Philip Pigou, CEO, Australian Medical Council
Welcome address from Philip Pigou, CEO, Australian Medical Council
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Welcome: Jen Desrosiers, Project Lead, Australian Medical Council
Welcome and conference background and housekeeping from Jen Desrosiers, Project Lead.
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Keynote: Viren Naik
Innovations and Ethics in International Medical Graduate Assessment
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Kim Ashwin
Coming to Australia: the IMG’s view of the factors affecting the Journey
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Brooke Sheldon
The Medical Training Survey - What’s the data telling us about workplace culture?
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Alexis Holden
Developing flexible and enabling pathways to support the registration of international medical graduates
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Bhavi Ravindran
Supporting International Medical Graduates: Accessing Doctors’ Health Services in Australia.
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Madeline Novak
Strengthening SIMG experience through standards: Reflections from the AMC Specialist Medical Program Standards
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Stream 1 - Poster: Nafati Taher Moh Alnafati
Stuck Between Exams: A Mixed-Methods Study on Barriers to Clinical Integration for IMGs in Australia after AMC
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Stream 1 - Poster: Katrina Maria Alexandra Geronimo-McWhirter
From Frontlines to Foreign Shores: A Filipino IMG’s Journey of Recovery, Resilience and Rediscovery
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Stream 1 - Rounds Reimagined: Tharushi Devinka Jayasekara
Story-Driven Learning for IMGs: A Visual Teaching Initiative
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Panel: Max Morin, Kichu Nair, Ayaz Chowdhury. Chair: Antonio DiDio
Innovations in International Medical Graduate Assessment and Support
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Panel: Tina Zafari and Aarons Gauntlet Rogers. Chair: Karanjot Lall
International Medical Graduates’ Outstanding Contributions to Innovation in Medical Education
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Keynote: Kudzai Kanhutu
The IMG Journey, perspectives from the Medical Board
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Jennifer McConnell
Navigating the labyrinth for IMGs entering general practice in Australia and working towards Fellowship of the RACGP
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Belinda O'Sullivan and Kim Ormond
From Surviving to thriving: Supporting IMGs on the pathway to rural GP roles
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Niroshe Amarasekera
Building culture in a virtual workforce: Supporting medical educators in a remotely delivered specialist training program
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Stream 1 - Oral Presentation: Ayman Shenouda
Centering IMG voices within the Royal Australasian College of General Practice
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Stream 1 - Poster: Janine Reyes
Evaluation of the AMC Podclass Hybrid Program as a Bridging Course for International Medical Graduates
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Jenepher Martin and Tash Miles
Medical Board of Australia (MBA) professionalism and regulation education resources: applicability for the IMG learning context
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Maxim Morin
Uncovering structural predictors of performance on a national medical examination: Implications for policy and program design
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: David Rankin
The RACGP Journey to a National PESCI Program and Beyond
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Usha Parvathy
Setting them up to succeed - Supporting IMGs for 20 years
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Rob Roseby
Entry to and Exit from the Monash WBA program: process indicators
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Robyn Woodward-Kron
Revisiting Doctors Speak Up: A language and communication resource for IMG doctors and medical educators
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Stream 2 - Poster: Daniel Browne
Monash IMG Preparation Program(MiPreP): A Systemic Approach to Orienting International Medical Graduates to the Australian Healthcare System
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Stream 2 - Rounds Reimagined: Rizwan Qureshi
Preparation, Pressure, and Persistence: The Hidden Journey of an IMG in Emergency Medicine
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Katrina Maria Alexandra Geronimo-McWhirter
Dear Ate: Don’t Forget Yourself: A Filipino IMG’s Journey Through Burnout, Migration and the Search for Self Beyond Sacrifice
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Neel Gobin
Improving IMGs’ work-readiness and support for supervisors of IMGs.
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Rebecca Stewart
Scoping a work-readiness program for IMGs in North Queensland
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Stream 2 - Oral Presentation: Rebecca Stewart
Evaluation of work-readiness program for International Medical Graduates in North Queensland
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito
Embracing Failure: My IMG Story and the Road to Unstoppable Success
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito
Hope in Translation: A Filipino Radiologist’s Journey Through Motherhood, Mentorship and the IMG Pathway
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Julie Gustavs
Navigating the Path: Using Journey Mapping and Storytelling to Improve Assessment for International Medical Graduates in Australia
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Varuna Jayanetti
Designing and Conducting an Orientation Program for International Medical Graduate Registrars at the Emergency Department of the Canberra Hospital
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Amanda Moore and Kathy Ingham
Supporting International Medical Graduates through a Structured Transition Program: The SIMGTP at HNELHD
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Stream 3 - Poster: Kohila Ganadhiepan
Support for IMGs
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Stream 3 - Rounds Reimagined: Hanish Suresh Shetty
TheChickenWhoAppliedforaPilot’sLicence
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Beverley Sutton
40+ Years Training International Medical Graduates - What Has it Taught Us?
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Janine Reyes
Motivation Scale for Migration to Australia of Filipino Medical Doctors: Development and Standardisation
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Amir Soufi
Redefining the Golden Line of Competence: Addressing Borderline Performance in OSCE
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Stream 3 - Oral Presentation: Mariska Mannes
Cross-culture code switching: the impact on the cultural wellbeing of International Medical Graduates
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Stream 3 - Rounds Reimagined: Chaima Zoljami Aidoun
The Wait: A Visual Story of Uncertainty in the IMG Journey
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Closing Remarks Day 1: Julian Rait
Closing remarks for the first day of the in person conference
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Presentation: Australian Medical Council - Kim Ashwin and Julie Gustavs
Evolution in the AMC’s assessment of international medical graduates
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Keynote: Karl Briscoe
Requirements for Culturally Safe Practice and Care
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Presentation: Noreen Alqueza
“Crossing borders, bridging gaps” - An IMG’s Reflection in First Nations Health
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Presentation: Jen Desrosiers
Systemic Discrimination in the Medical Profession: A Study of International Medical Graduates’ Experiences in Australia
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Presentation: Belinda Gibb
Creating Square Holes- true First Nations Health education
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Closing Address: Jenepher Martin, Noreen Alqueza and Vijay Roach.
Jenepher Martin, Noreen Alqueza and Vijay Roach close the conference.
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Exhibitor: AusProEd
https://ausproed.com/
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Exhibitor: Avant
https://avant.org.au/
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Exhibitor: Bedside Manners
https://www.bedsidemanners.com.au/
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Exhibitor: CPD Home by Osler
https://www.oslercpdhome.com.au/
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Exhibitor: Drs4Drs
https://www.drs4drs.com.au/
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Exhibitor: e-Medici
https://emedici.com/
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Exhibitor: General Practice Registrars Australia
https://gpra.org.au/
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Exhibitor: Life in Focus
https://lifeinfocus.au/
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Exhibitor: MDA National
https://www.mdanational.com.au/
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Exhibitor: MIPS
https://www.mips.com.au/
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Exhibitor: Rural Doctors Association of Australia
https://www.rdaa.com.au/
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Exhibitor: Rural Workforce Agency Victoria
https://www.rwav.com.au/
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Exhibitor: Australian Medical Council
https://www.amc.org.au/