Call for papers: The International Academy of Physician Associate Educators 5th Annual (16th - 18th, September 2012)

The International Academy of Physician Associate Educators 5th Annual Meeting will be held at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa from the 16th to the 18th of September 2012 under the theme “Exploring the Roles of the Non-Physician Clinician”. IAPAE is pleased to be collaborating with the American International Health Alliance (AIHA)HIV/AIDS Twinning Center and the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Rural Health in holding this event.

IAPAE 2012 will highlight contemporary issues facing the education of non-physician clinicians (clinical officers, medical officers, clinical associates, physician assistants, etc.) to meet the health care needs of their respective countries. The meeting will focus on defining common competencies, refining scope of practice and breaking down barriers to practice.

PANEL PRESENTATIONS

The conference will provide an opportunity for educators from around the globe to pre-sent short papers within the panel format. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes each and must be given in English. If you wish to submit a proposal for consideration, please send the following:

1. The title of the presentation:

2. Your name or the name of the presenter:

3. An abstract of your presentation of no more than 200 words.

For more information and registration information, please see attached flyer and also visit the following website