Student Conference 4 (MEDS90024)

1. Society

• Understand the determinants of a well society and the economic, political, psychological, social and cultural factors that contribute to the development and persistence of health and illness
• Understand the health of Indigenous Australians including their history, cultural development and the impact of colonisation and the ongoing health disparities of Indigenous people in this country and globally
• Understand the burden of disease in differing populations and geographic locations
• Understand the differing requirements of health care systems in a culturally diverse society
• Consider local, regional, national and global ramifications of health care issues
• Contribute to the community
• Contribute to the resolution of health inequities locally and globally
• Understand the relationship between environmental issues and the health of local communities and society
• Understand the principles of practising medicine in an environmentally responsible way

2. Medical Profession

• Understand the continuum of medical training and the diverse roles and expertise of doctors
• Understand the potential conflicts of interest that may confront doctors
• Understand the principles of ethics in the provision of health care and research
• Understand organisational governance, the ability to be an active participant in professional organisations, and an appreciation of the benefits of this participation
• Understand the principles of mentorship
• Understand educational theory and practice
• Understand the importance to maintain standards of medical practice at the highest level throughout a professional career

3. System of Health Care

• Understand the roles, responsibilities and expertise of all health professionals, and how they work in teams to deliver health care
• Appreciate the responsibility to contribute to the education of all health professionals
• Understand the principles of efficient and equitable allocation and use of finite resources in health care systems, locally and globally
• Understand the structure of the Australian health care system and health care systems globally
• Understand the role of political systems in shaping health care systems locally, nationally and internationally

4. Self

• Apply the principles of reflective practice in a conference setting
• Identify and address your learning needs in a conference setting
• Apply effective time management to a conference setting

5. Knowledge

• Understand the scientific method relevant to biological, behavioural and social science
• Understand research methods
• Learn from patients, health professionals and the community in a conference setting

6. Patients

• Discuss and defend the rights of patients in a conference setting
• Understand chronic illness and disability and its impact on the patient, their carers and communities