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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of AGES, I look forward to welcoming you to New Zealand’s cultural and national capital Wellington, on November 4th and 5th 2016, to deliberate Blood and Blame in the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Situated between the rugged mountain tops of the Rimutaka Ranges and the busy waters of the Cook Strait, Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene and café culture – it is claimed that the flat white was invented here, though our Australian colleagues may not agree.

Our wide ranging program covers topics as diverse as bleeding – its anatomy and physiology and what to do when it just won’t stop; followed by how to deal with the blame which often follows a surgical disaster. Our speakers are experts in their field and will share their knowledge on avoiding unwanted outcomes, dealing with the complaints which inevitably occur despite the most careful practice; and dealing with the physician depression and burnout which may follow a less than perfect outcome.

AGES have two keynote speakers. Prof Jayashri Kulkarni - an internationally recognised Australian psychiatrist, advocate for women’s health, and an expert in the area of the impact of circulating hormones on women and their mental health. Representing blood is Dr Claire McLintock - a haematologist and obstetric physician, whose expertise in surgery for women with haematological disease and knowledge of dealing with massive blood loss in the acute situation is essential listening for us all. We hope you can join us at this innovative and stimulating Focus Meeting.

Dr Simon Edmonds
Board Member, AGES
Conference Chair

Keynote Speakers

Prof Jayashri Kulkarni

Jayashri Kulkarni commenced  her appointment as Professor of  Psychiatry, The Alfred and Monash University in 2002. She founded and directs the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc): a large group - dedicated to discovering new treatments, new understanding and  new services for people with a range of mental illnesses.


Jayashri Kulkarni graduated in Medicine from Monash University in 1981 and became a Fellow of the College
of Psychiatrists in 1989. She has conducted ground breaking clinical research since then and is internationally acknowledged as a leader in the field of Women’s Mental Health, in particular for her innovative work on reproductive hormones and mental illness.


Jayashri is the President –Elect of the International Association for Women’s Mental Health.

Dr Claire McLintock

Dr Claire McLintock MBChB (Edin)  FRACP, FRCPA is an obstetric physician and haematologist at Auckland City Hospital where she is Clinical Director of Regional Maternity Services including obstetric medicine and maternal fetal medicine. She has a special interest in haematological problems in pregnancy, with particular interests in thrombocytopenia, preeclampsia, maternal morbidity and mortality, obstetric haemorrhage and management of anticoagulation in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves.


Claire is a Council member and President-elect of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis along with many of it’s committees.

Claire is involved in clinical research in obstetric haematology, she enjoys teaching and is author of many of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in her field of practice.

Registration Costs

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AGES Focus Meeting 2016

Conference registration fees include:

Attendance at AGES Focus Meeting 2016 sessions on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th November
All conference publications
Conference lunches, morning and afternoon teas as stated in the program
Conference satchel

Earlybird Regular
Fellow - Member $825 $1025
Fellow - Non-Member $995 $1195
Registrar/Trainee Member $340 $440
Registrar/Trainee - Non-Member $470 $570
Student/Nurse/Practice Manager $355 $455

Intercontinental Wellington

Located in the heart of Wellington, the Intercontinental Wellington will host AGES Focus Meeting 2016.

InterContinental Wellington, located adjacent to the New Zealand capital's harbour waterfront, is within close walking distance to popular attractions, and five kilometres from the airport. The hotel is totally non smoking and recently completed a major refurbishment, delivering a new Club InterContinental Lounge, newly defined Deluxe and Club InterContinental guest rooms, a redesigned lobby and dining options.

Accomodation Room Types

Standard Room (Only)

$279 AUD

Deluxe Room (Only)

$337 AUD

AGES Art Prize

Thank you to Fiona Omeenyo and Australian & Oceanic Art Gallery for the beautiful piece of artwork featured. 

This piece, along with two others by Fiona Omeenyo will be auctioned at the AGES ASM 2017 in Sydney, to be held at the Four Points by Sheraton on the 2nd - 4th March 2017.

 

Thank You to our Sponsors

CPD Points

This meeting is a RANZCOG Approved O&G Meeting. Fellows of this college can claim 12CPD points for full attendance.

If the meeting is used for critical reflection and practice improvement, PR&CRM points can be claimed by submitting a reflection worksheet to RANZCOG.

Visit the RANZCOG website or AGES Registration Desk at the Symposium for forms.

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