Annual Conference - Greece

This year’s AMA Queensland Annual Conference in Greece was a huge success, with more than 130 delegates joining us in Athens for a week of serious discussions about key issues facing the profession while immersed in this cultural tourism destination.

From the welcome function overlooking the Acropolis on Sunday night to the Soapbox session on Friday, delegates were informed, entertained and energised.

Standouts included:

• The role of AI in healthcare: pivotal role in diagnosis, remote monitoring, advanced diagnostics and robotic surgery, how the Queensland government is using AI and how doctors can use AI in their practice. Presented by Drs Brett Dale, Chris Cunneen OAM, Alan Wallace and Gary Smith AM.
• Australian and Greek healthcare issues: collaboration with AMA Queensland members and the Athens Alzheimer Association discussing healthcare issues, the Mediterranean diet, CVD prevention, the nutrition link to Alzheimer's and health systems in both countries and how they are working to fix challenges. Presented by Drs Eleanor Chew OAM and Fedra Kalligerou, A/Prof David Colquhoun and Prof Chris Perry.
• Accreditation: improving healthcare quality and patient safety through accreditation and consumer feedback. Presented by Adj A/Prof Tina Janamian and Gary Smith AM from AGPAL and practice owner and manager Madeline Jammal, the AAPM representative on the RACGP Expert Committee – Standards for General Practice.
• Breast preservation: a modern approach to breast cancer and patient treatment. Presented by AMA Queensland Vice President and breast cancer surgeon Dr Emilia Dauway.
• Senior doctors: research into the importance of advocating for supportive policies and resources for senior practitioners with practical implications for healthcare systems and policy makers. Presented by researcher Rakiza Hussein.
• Medicinal benefits of wine since ancient Greece: a fun session to end the week with the history of Greece’s ancient wine culture and its modern rebirth through its exciting indigenous grape varieties. Presented by Dr Roslyn Seeney.
• Cultural dinner experience: with traditional Greek cuisine, dancers and music – a night we will never forget created by Orbit World Travel

Thank you to everyone who joined us and thank you to our sponsors: Cutcher & Neale Accounting and Financial Services, Hillhouse Legal Partners, Orbit World Travel (AU) and AMA Queensland.