Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Life as a Clinician-Scientist ACT
Are you passionate about patient care and curious about shaping the future of medicine through research? Discover what’s possible when clinical practice and scientific discovery come together at our Life as a Clinician-Scientist symposium.
$20 (includes a light supper)
WHAT TO EXPECT
On the day
Join us for an evening of inspiring talks and discover what it takes to build a career as a clinician-scientist.
Our speakers have successfully combined caring for patients with conducting impactful medical research, advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes. Through their personal stories, you’ll gain insights into the diverse pathways and opportunities that have shaped their careers, and how these experiences might inform your own aspirations.
Take advantage of dedicated one-on-one mentoring sessions to ask questions, seek career advice, and connect with clinician-scientists who can offer guidance as you explore your own journey in research and medicine.
TEAMSPIRIT
Volunteer with us
We would love your support in making this event a success. This is a great opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes experience, contribute to a meaningful program, and build connections. Volunteer roles may include assisting with registration, welcoming guests, marketing of the event, helping with event logistics on the day, and supporting the smooth running of our Q&A sessions. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us at [email protected]
Our speakers
Professor Michael Kidd AO FAHMS
Chief Medical Officer, Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
On the Panel
More speakers to be announced...
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