Join our conference to understand why Kerala is known as “God’s own country”. Experience Cochin, a wonderful melting pot of medieval Portugal, Holland and English village transplanted to the tropical Malabar Coast. There is nowhere on earth like it! Then enjoy the languid network of glistening backwaters – a lushly overgrown labyrinth of lakes, rivers and canals where life continues unchanged.
Highlights include:
– Houseboat in Kerala backwaters
– Exquisite colourful temples
– Vibrant Holi festival
– Elephant and tiger safari
– Traditional Fishing village life
– Delicious south Indian foo
Academic Program.
LECTURE TOPICS
Infectious Diseases – Associate Professor Thomas Gottlieb, Infectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist. Concord Hospital and University of Sydney
Antibiotic resistance Infection in the returned traveller (case studies) Skin and soft tissue infections Laboratory aspects of GIT infections and C. difficile
Through our philanthropic arm, Unconventional Volunteering, we aim to introduce Australian doctors to the world of medical volunteering through short term placements in the developing world.
It is with pleasure that we offer a scholarship for 2 Australian GPs to work in the Uluru Health Care Centre in Alamparai village, south of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu State, India.
The scholarship includes return economy class airfares to Chennai, transfers, accommodation and meals in a home-stay, hosted by a local family.
The Scholarship program coincides with the Unconventional Conventions Southern India optional pre-conference tour, where the volunteers will speak to the group about their experiences living and working in the local community. The Scholarship winners will also be required to write an article about their experience to encourage others to get involved.
Scholarship Application Criteria:
– Have been in practice for at least ten years
– Have current registration with the AHPRA
– Provide an up-to-date resume, showing evidence of your special interests as a practising GP
Program dates : Saturday 18 February to Monday 6 March 2017
Join our conference to understand why Kerala is known as “God’s own country”. Experience Cochin, a wonderful melting pot of medieval Portugal, Holland and English village transplanted to the tropical Malabar Coast. There is nowhere on earth like it! Then enjoy the languid network of glistening backwaters – a lushly overgrown labyrinth of lakes, rivers and canals where life continues unchanged.
Join our pre-conference tour to unveil the ancient architectural wonders and breathtaking bas-reliefs of Mahabalipuram. Wander around sacred Kanchipuram, the city of 1,000 temples. Experience a day in the life of an Indian fishing village and then enjoy the tranquillity of the French colonial town of Pondicherry.
Join our post conference tour to experience some other delights of Kerala and Tamil Nadu: the rugged mountains of Thekkady bearing tea and spice plantations, rare and endangered animals in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (with a bit of luck you’ll spot an elusive tiger) and finally the holy city of Madurai, dating back 2,500 years, with some of the most intricate and colourful temple in India.
To view the shared presentations please click on the link below and use the password sent to you by Mark Cunich on Tuesday 11 July 2017. Please remember that these presentations are only to be used as personal reference for delegates who attended this conference – please do not share or duplicate this work.
