Rural representative at Italian conference
Dr Dennis O’Connor was the only representative from a rural school at the recent ‘Skilful GP Conference’ at Prato, Italy.
Dennis was involved in a plenary session address and facilitation of three practical workshops. His presentation covered the ‘role and importance of regional and rural medical undergraduate education and retention of graduates in these areas.’
Being the only rural school representative and with a rural background proved helpful in networking with medical and academic colleagues from regional, rural and metropolitan Australia, Malaysia and Europe.