Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will welcome medical leaders from across Australasia when it hosts The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) Conference from October 11-13, 2023.
The three-day event will be held at the Cordis Auckland is expected to attract 250 specialist medical administrators and clinical leaders from across Australasia, including Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and India.
The conference is estimated to deliver 750 room nights and an economic impact of NZ$335,000 (US$210,000) for Auckland. It is supported by Auckland Convention Bureau, a division of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
RACMA’s conference committee co-chair, Andrew Simpson, said: “This is the first time the event has been held in New Zealand since 2015. The theme for the conference reflects the challenges and innovations in medical leadership that New Zealand is currently experiencing.
“Speakers will present on issues including Equity in Action, Digital in Action and Change in Action. Workshops will focus on Cultural Safety, Restorative Health Systems, The Rural Medical Workforce and Advancing Women in Leadership.”
Simpson added that delegates will get to experience presenters with expertise in various fields, with a particularly strong emphasis on Equity from the New Zealand contingent.
RACMA is a specialist medical college that provides education, training, knowledge and advice in medical leadership and management and is recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Medical Councils. Its members occupy a range of roles including chief executives, chief medical officers, director of medical services, heads of departments, as well as working in the university and defence sectors.
