Explore the possibilities of a fulfilling career combining your clinical practice with health research.
Our Life as a Clinician-Scientist Nursing & Midwifery symposium is designed to inspire students, early career researchers, nurses and midwives to pursue a career as a clinician-scientist.
What is a clinician-scientist?
Clinician-scientists or clinician researchers combine clinical practice with health research, allowing them to take their insights from working with patients to answer fundamental scientific questions and ultimately improve patient care.
What can I expect?
Our online Nursing & Midwifery symposium offers a unique platform to hear from some of Australia’s leading clinician-scientists, and learn about the many pathways to this exciting career. The event will feature two keynote presentations, followed by a panel discussion, exploring the challenges, opportunities and value of becoming a nursing or midwifery clinician-scientist.
Attendees will have the opportunity to seek advice from our esteemed speakers, with plenty of time for questions, as we explore the invaluable benefits of integrating research with clinical practice. We hope you can join us.
When: Tuesday 16 September 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm AEST
Where: ONLINE
Tickets: Free event – registration necessary
Our speakers
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Professor Christine Catling
Professor Christine Catling is an NHMRC Research Fellow and Professor of Midwifery Research at UTS and Northern Sydney Local Health District. She leads a five-year study across 12 maternity sites on Group Clinical Supervision for Midwives, examining its impact on burnout and workforce retention. As a clinician-researcher, Professor Catling bridges practice and evidence, contributing to improvements in maternity care through applied research. A former Director of Midwifery Studies, she has held roles in clinical, academic, and policy development. She currently chairs the Australian Midwifery History Project and co-leads the Collective for Midwifery, Child and Family Health. |
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Professor Patricia M. Davidson FAHMS
Professor Patricia M. Davidson has served as Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong and is currently a Vice Chancellor’s Fellow and interim Co-Director of the International Centre for Future Health Systems at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Her previous academic leadership positions include Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Her current leadership roles, include Chair of the NSW International Education Advisory Board, Chair of Her Heart and membership on the Research Australia board. Professor Davidson’s research focusses on assisting individuals and their families live with chronic, life limiting illnesses. |
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