AFOEM ANNUAL TRAINING MEETING

Friday, 15 May to Sunday, 17 May 2026

RACV City Club, Melbourne

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About

The Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) invites all trainees to attend the Annual Training Meeting (ATM) from Friday, 15 to Sunday, 17 May 2026. The ATM will be held at RACV, City Club Melbourne.

This three-day event provides trainees with invaluable experience and knowledge, along with the chance to learn, share, and network together. It is an integral part of the AFOEM training program.

A variety of worksite visits are offered as practical learning opportunities. These worksite visits will be conducted on Friday, 15 May and provide trainees with the opportunity to hone their skills in Return to Work and Risk Assessment, as required by AFOEM.

Who is this workshop for: Trainees at all stages.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Dr Joe Slesenger

Lead Convenor, AFOEM ATM Committee

Day 1

Worksite visits are offered as practical learning opportunities. These worksite visits will be conducted on Friday, 15 May and provide trainees with the opportunity to hone their skills in Return to Work and Risk Assessment.

Day 2

Features a series of presentations supporting exam preparation, including AI-assisted study approaches, exam pressure management strategies, Fitness for Duty Assessments, clinical examination,

OSCE and EBA stations.

Day 3

Includes the Ramazzini presentations, further exam preparation guidance, presentations on hand-arm vibration syndrome, respiratory and noise, IME risks and Fellowship preparation.

Learning outcomes

Trainees will gain practical knowledge and skills in the following areas

Exam bootcamp

Return to work assessments

Clinical examination skills

Understanding and managing IME (Independent Medical Examination) risks

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