Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Bronze Conference Sponsor - The IDEAL Consortium

The IDEAL Consortium is a non-profit international collaboration of Faculties of Medicine which administer their student assessments in English. The IDEAL Consortium share high quality assessment items (MCQs, SAQ, EMQs and OSCEs) with members across the world. Currently, the item bank has more than 25,000 secure assessment items. There is also a non-secure bank of questions for use as formative practice exams. Members could filter and select questions from the bank using any web browser and download from our secure cloud-based server. The IDEAL software also allow local deployment of the written examination electronically.

In 2023, we have developed a new eOSCE module to allow members to conduct the OSCE examinations online using tablets/iPads. Admission of students can be done by scanning the QR code/bar codes. Real-time monitoring of the progress and marks of the OSCE can be implemented and scores are generated automatically.

The Consortium encourages communication among member schools concerning quality standards in assessment, and promotes research for developing international standards in assessment of medical competence.

A/Prof Michael Wan
Secretary General
IDEAL Consortium
Contact email: ideal.consortium.contact@gmail.com

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Silver Conference Sponsor - The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.

Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. It is a university of outstanding quality—ranked among the top 1% globally—in the heart of Australia’s most liveable city.

From the inception of Adelaide Medical School in 1885 to the present day, the University has been committed to improving health and care around the world. Through inspired teaching, groundbreaking research, and cutting-edge facilities, graduates are equipped to not only deliver the best care, but to become tomorrow’s health leaders.

The University also delivers outstanding health research for the benefit of society. With a strong emphasis on productive industry partnerships, respected health researchers lead transformative investigations that generate a rich stream of new insights, innovative technologies and treatments, and improved policy.

In 2017, the University’s 14-floor, A$246 million Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences building opened in the Adelaide BioMed City. The building is the largest capital works project in the University’s history and connects more than 1700 students and 600 researchers in a modern, innovative learning and teaching environment.

Located in the flagship AHMS building are Adelaide Medical School, Adelaide Dental School, Adelaide Nursing School, the Clinical Research Facility, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide Dental Hospital (run in partnership with South Australian Dental Service), and the new South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).

The building is also home to Adelaide Health Simulation, the only Australian simulation facility accredited with the Society for Simulation in Healthcare for excellence in learning and teaching.

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Bronze Conference Sponsor - Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer Health and Take the Wind present their digital simulation platform, Body Interact, at ANZAHPE 2024. This tool expands virtual training resources for medical and physician assistant students, allowing them to interact with virtual patients in realistic scenarios to learn assessment, testing, and diagnosis safely. Visit booth #4 from 1 to 4 July to explore this innovative solution.

Congratulations to Dr Vicki Jones on her ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship.

Vicki is a palliative care physician working at Hospice Waikato who completed her undergraduate medical education at the University of Liverpool in the UK. She has called the Waikato region of New Zealand home since 2009. A daughter and a grand-daughter of teachers, she has eventually circled back to education which feels rather like a homecoming. Vicki currently holds three roles at the University of Auckland including the academic lead of an interprofessional simulation course and coordination of the undergraduate palliative care curriculum. Alongside this she sits on the education committee of the Australia New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM) and is a national trainer for the Serious Illness Conversation Guide with Te Tāhū Hauora, Health Quality Safety Commission.

I took my first tentative steps into undergraduate medical education in 2017 and have found an area of practice that allows me to be creative and challenges me to continue to learn both as an educator and a healthcare practitioner. I’ve also found a sense of community here and felt welcomed and encouraged as a first-time presenter at the ANZAHPE conference on the Gold Coast in 2023. The ANZAHPE mentorship programme has offered invaluable support and again made me want to deepen my links with ANZAHPE. Having completed some postgraduate study in clinical education and with the support of my mentor, I applied for Associate Fellowship of ANZAHPE this year as I hope that clinical education will continue to form a central part of my work into the future and I would like to do that as part of a community of practice. 

Congratulations to Dr Sowbhagya Micheal on her ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship.

Sowbhagya is a Lecturer in Medical Education at the Western Sydney University School of Medicine and Convenor of the community-engaged Medicine in Context program. She combines her expertise in social work, public health and teaching to translate community realities and contexts into medical education.  Sowbhagya’s research focuses on Community Engaged Medical Education, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and improving community health, particularly for those who are underrepresented in healthcare. In addition to teaching and research, Sowbhagya initiates and maintains partnerships between the School of Medicine and community organisations. Sowbhagya works to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion aspects in a variety of institutions, including as a member of the inaugural ANZAHPE DEI Sub-Committee.

"I was encouraged to apply for Associate Fellowship by my ANZAHPE mentor as a way of recognising my work and scholarship in health professional education. The Associate Fellowship also allows me to learn from, connect with, and give back to the collegial, supportive and innovative ANZAHPE community."

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Silver Conference Sponsor - MyKnowledgeMap

Founded in 2000, MyKnowledgeMap specialises in providing advanced competency assessment, ePortfolio, and digital credentialing software solutions to universities and professional bodies across 15 countries, including Australia, the UK, and the USA. With a strong emphasis on sectors such as medicine, nursing, and midwifery, MyKnowledgeMap has established itself as a leader in educational technology.

In 2005 MyKnowledgeMap took part in a research project (Assessment for Learning in Practice Settings – ALPS) that involved 6 UK Universities and 16 disciplines including Medicine and Heathcare.  The lessons from this project were used in the development of Myporgress as a tool focused primarily on workplace-based assessments in challenging clinical environments.

Recognising the evolving needs of educational and professional training environments, the company has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive portfolio of to enable learners to document and showcase their learning journey.  Our platforms are designed to assist universities, educational institutions, and training providers, as well as national bodies worldwide, in delivering high-quality education and training programmes.

MyProgress

MyKnowledgeMap’s flagship solution, MyProgress, is a cutting-edge workplace-based assessment and ePortfolio system specifically tailored for the medicine and healthcare sectors. MyProgress gives learners visibility of what assessments they need to complete, dashboards to monitor their progress, and the ability to receive instant feedback and communication directly to their phone. This puts the learner in control of their learning journey, and with self-reflection supported, MyProgress encourages learners to think critically and foster a reflective evaluation of their own performance.

MyProgress’ mobile compatibility and offline functionality allow for seamless access regardless of location, enabling uninterrupted learning and assessment during placements, even in rural locations. 

MyProgress supports lifelong learning by enabling the documentation and tracking of skills and experiences in real-time.

MyProgress offers faculty staff and practice educators unparalleled insights into student performance through its advanced dashboard feature. This tool provides real-time analytics, allowing educators to monitor individual student progress and the performance of entire cohorts. This visibility into the learning journey helps educators identify areas where students excel or may need additional support, thereby enhancing the overall educational experience.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, MyKnowledgeMap continues to invest in developing cutting-edge technology solutions. The company’s dedication to improving education through technology has made it a trusted partner for institutions looking to enhance their competency assessment, credentialing, and lifelong learning capabilities.

Congratulations to Dr Sarah Meiklejohn on her ANZAHPE Associate Fellowship.

Dr Sarah Meiklejohn is a dietitian, educator and researcher based at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She is currently a Lecturer and Education Coordinator at the Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE). Her strong research background and scholarly approach is grounded in key learnings from her PhD which explored government health and wellbeing policy initiatives, employing a variety of qualitative research methods with a strong focus on interpretive policy analysis. As an emerging methodology in health professions education, Sarah is currently sharing this applied knowledge and expertise of policy analysis across a variety of national projects. She is best known for her research focused on work integrated learning, interprofessional education and collaborative practice, accreditation, certification and regulatory policy in health professions education.

“ANZAHPE has been pivotal in my transition to an academic career in health professions education and it became clear to me at last year’s conference on the Gold Coast that I had ‘found my community’ of passionate, creative educators and researchers. As an early career researcher, I was struck by the welcoming, exciting and generous nature of the ANZAHPE community. Associate Fellowship with ANZAHPE will provide me with further opportunities to work within this community and show my commitment to excellence for all health professions education graduates. I hope to explore future collaboration opportunities and importantly grow as an educator and researcher.”

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Gold Conference Sponsor - The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is honoured to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2024 The Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) ‘Cultivating Innovation’ Conference.

This year, academics, clinicians and researchers from the Melbourne Dental School, the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, the Department of Medical Education (DME), and Collaborative Practice Centre (CPC), are thrilled to be representing the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences and #UniMelb, during the four-day conference, which promises a packed program of speakers and workshops.

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne is proud to be part of a thriving, innovative ecosystem of health services, research institutes, commercial organisations and community groups. With a 150-year history of delivering outstanding educational experiences to our students, today we bring together the largest aggregation of health and medical researchers in Australia to undertake research that makes a global impact on the health and wellbeing of our communities.

The Melbourne Dental School is at the forefront of oral health education and research, directly impacting patients, health policy, and the commercial sector. With a rich history as a school, we continue to build on this strong foundation to address the needs of oral health in a rapidly changing world.

Since its inception in July 2009, the Melbourne School of Health Sciences has embraced an inter-professional learning community at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, professional practice, workforce training and knowledge exchange. Our highly skilled team and outstanding students contribute to local, national, and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing.

Established in 2015 the Department of Medical Education is responsible for the delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) course and a range of professional development postgraduate and non-award programs.

The newly established Collaborative Practice Centre, is a catalyst for collaborative practice in the health care system, equipping current and future teams for working together toward patient-centred care and improved health outcomes through education, practice, and research.

Join us at booth 34+35 to learn more about the Melbourne Dental School, the Melbourne School of Health Sciences, the Department of Medical Education (DME), and Collaborative Practice Centre (CPC), our programs, and opportunities for continuing professional development at #UniMelb.

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Bronze Conference Sponsor - Elsevier

For more than 140 years, Elsevier has supported the work of researchers and healthcare professionals by providing current, evidence–based information, that can help empower students and clinicians to provide the best healthcare possible. Growing from our roots, Elsevier Health applies innovation, facilitates insights, and helps drive more informed decision making for our customers across global health. We support health providers by providing accessible, trusted evidence-based information to take on the infodemic; prepare more future health professionals with effective tools and resources; provide insights that help clinicians improve patient outcomes; deliver healthcare that is truly inclusive; and supports a more personalized and localized healthcare experience.

Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our innovation, and our teams are committed to creating education and practice solutions that reflect the diversity of our world. Elsevier is helping lay the groundwork for more equitable healthcare worldwide; We bring the same rigor to our digital information solutions as we do to our publishing, allowing us to offer knowledge and valuable analytics that help our users make breakthroughs and drive progress for the benefit of every patient.

Thank you to #ANZAHPE2024 Bronze Conference Sponsor - Sydney Children’s Hospital Network/ KidsResus / Kids Simulation Australia

The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network cares for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind, to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Our education programs make this achievable by providing health staff within other hospitals the skills and knowledge to care for paediatric patients allowing them to stay close to home.

Kids Simulation Australia is a centre of excellence in the area of paediatric simulated learning. Simulation provides a priceless training opportunity using advanced technology to replicate real-life scenarios and allow for experiential learning, education innovation, collaboration and research.

Kids Simulation Australia focuses on applying innovative and evidence-based simulation techniques to allow paediatric healthcare professionals a safe, immersive experience that improves knowledge and skill development. These experiences are aimed at ensuring high quality care is provided to all paediatric patients.

Kids Simulation Australia courses support health professionals to improve their knowledge and skills in caring for neonatal and paediatric patients across the state. KSA also provides and supports courses aimed at developing neonatal and paediatric simulation faculty.

KidsResus is a Paediatric Resuscitation Education and Training Program offered to all health professionals who care for paediatric patients. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills to treat and stabilise a paediatric patient suffering a critical event. This course allows you to gain more than just Basic Life Support skills. It provides information and simulated scenarios depicting real life events within your own environment. This program enables you to focus on the A-G assessment of the critically unwell infant or child and offers you skills and knowledge, to not only assess each area, but trouble shoot and treat anomalies that are discovered.