Invitation
On behalf of the 2008 Organising Committee and the Australian Federation of Medical Women, I would like to extend a warm invitation to our colleagues and friends to attend the Medical Women’s International Association, Western Pacific Regional Congress to be held at the Sofitel Hotel in the heart of Melbourne, Australia from the 17 – 19 October, 2008.
This year’s Congress aims to provide an exciting forum where participants can:
- Identify and discuss effective ways in which women doctors bridge barriers through advocacy
- Discuss overcoming regional issues that adversely affect the health and well-being of women and their children
- Describe innovations and interventions used to promote health and prevent illness
- Explore global and local environmental issues as determinants of public health and
- Identify professional issues and discuss solutions for women in medicine.
The Organising Committee have been busy developing a comprehensive Congress program covering a wide range of topics that are relevant to medical women.
This Congress is certain to have something for everyone so I hope you can come and join us in Melbourne!
Dr Kate Duncan
Congress Chair
Host City & Venue
Melbourne boasts great events, a passion for food and wine and a fabulous arts scene. Known as a style-setter, Melbourne is home to a non-stop program of festivals, renowned dining, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas. For more information visit the City of Melbourne.
Sofitel Melbourne is at the 'Paris' end of Collins Street, in the heart of the city's premier shopping, dining and theatre precinct. This award winning hotel has 363 luxuriously appointed rooms, featuring floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking city views and is convenient to the cricket ground and tennis centre. Sofitel Melbourne is a true leader, providing one of the greatest integrated hotel congress venues in Victoria that has often been lauded for its excellent food, service, staff and innovative solutions to the most complex event.
