DRIVERS 2023

DRIVERS 2023 state-wide conference is a day to explore academic innovation and excellence in regional medicine, and an evening to celebrate our vision with an awards ceremony, accompanied by some of Bendigo’s best food, drinks and entertainment. DRIVERS 2023 is hosted by Monash Rural Health  on Saturday 23 September 2023, in Bendigo.

Monash Rural Health and the DRIVERS Committees proudly acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Bendigo region, the Dja Dja Wurrung People; their rich culture, heritage and continual relationship with the country, lands and waters. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We further extend our respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures across the reach of the DRIVERS footprint.

Presenters at DRIVERS showcase their academic, research and quality improvement achievements and investigations in front of an audience of peers and colleagues. This will be a hybrid event, combining the best of both face-to-face and online conferences to enable the broadest participation possible.

Engagement with the DRIVERS state-wide conference is an professional development opportunity and CV boost for rural and regional junior doctors, registrars, fellows, consultants and medical students (from across Australia). We welcome engagement with nursing, allied health, medical and health research professionals in regional Australia.

Key dates

• Thursday 15 June: DRIVERS abstract submissions close
• Week of Monday 10 July: DRIVERS full program announced and presenters notified
• Friday 1 September: DRIVERS presenters slide decks and posters due
• Saturday 23 September: DRIVERS conference and gala dinner