Witness Seminar: shaping our specialty:
History of the Development of Competencies
The History of Occupational Medicine team return to the ASM in 2026 to continue their exploration of key historical developments within the field of occupational medicine. Building on the successful format and outcomes of the first witness seminar in 2022, a panel of occupational physicians will contribute an oral history of their early involvement in competency development and training delivery, joined by recent graduates who will reflect on their experience of the current program. Open discussion involving seminar participants will no doubt contribute to a richer understanding of our pathway to the present, with lessons for the future delivery of occupational medicine training.
Facilitator
Dr Amanda Sillcock, Occupational Physician, Senior Lecturer Monash University
What was the design of the Australian College of Occupational Medicine's initial training program
Dr Elizabeth Lord, Occupational Medicine Registrar
What was the impetus for the development of competency based training? How was it developed?
Anne Wyatt , Occupational Health and Safety Professional
How has it been modified since the early days?
Dr David Goddard, Occupational Medicine Specialist and original author of the AFOEM Training Curriculum
How has the training program for occupational and environmental medicine been influenced by the merger with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians?
Assoc Prof Anthony Brown, Public Health Physician and Occupational Physician
What are the current training program’s strengths and weaknesses?
Dr Cheryl Tang, Clinical Director, Occupational Health, Sonic HealthPlus
Reflection on the Seminar
Dr Richie Gun, Retired Occupational & Environmental Medicine Physician
