Welcome to the inaugural Regional IMG Connect. We are delighted to bring International Medical Graduates together for a relaxed afternoon of conversation, shared food and connection. Please join in at your own pace, ask questions, share your experience and meet colleagues who understand the IMG journey.
Hosted by Dr Jenny Huang and A/Prof Bernard Shiu
Afternoon Timetable
| 1:00 – 1:20 pm |
Arrival drinks and mingling
Collect your name tag, settle in and meet people informally.
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| 1:20 – 1:30 pm |
Welcome to IMG Connect
Jenny and Bernard share the vision for connection, belonging, peer support and a stronger regional medical workforce.
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| 1:30 – 2:00 pm |
Getting to know each other
Relaxed small group conversations about where we trained, our journeys to regional Victoria and what we have experienced so far.
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| 2:00 – 2:40 pm |
Multicultural shared lunch
Enjoy roast duck, rice, curries and pan rolls while conversations continue around the tables.
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| 2:40 – 3:10 pm |
IMG challenges and questions
An open conversation about registration, exams, supervision, workplace culture, careers, mentoring, family settlement, wellbeing and regional life.
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| 3:10 – 3:25 pm |
IMG stories: what helped me
Two or three short reflections from experienced IMGs about challenges, turning points and lessons learned.
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| 3:25 – 3:45 pm |
Where should IMG Connect go next
Help shape future activities by sharing the support, events and connections that would be most useful to you.
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| 3:45 – 3:55 pm |
Connections and next steps
Exchange details, meet potential mentors or peers, and find ways to stay involved.
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| 3:55 – 4:00 pm |
Closing and group photo
A brief thank you and a final moment together.
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