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NEW November 22nd 2006
Medinfo 2007 paper, poster, panel SUBMISSION system is now live on this site
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November 2006:
Registration, Accommodation block bookings, social events, pre-post tours have been released. Registration form for downloading is also now available.
October 2006
Author submsision details document (rtf & pdf files) now available on the call for submissions page of this site.
September 2006:
Very early bird e-registration is available from this website (fees stated in A$)
Submission date for all papers, posters workshops and tutorials is the 4th December'06
June 2006:
Submission details for Medinfo 2007 tutorial / workshop is available.
Submission details for Medinfo papers is available
Pre, during and post conference tours are now listed. see Visiting Downunder
Tour costs will be available in September 2006
June 2006: First World Congress on Pathology Informatics (WCPI) Brisbane Australia, August 16 & 17, 2007, BRISBANE (Satellite meeting days prior to MedInfo)
This is the first world congress in pathology informatics and follows previous Australian meetings. It is the first joint meeting with the American Association for Pathology Informatics.
Further details very shortly
June 2006: Third International Conference on Information Technology in Health Care: Socio-technical Approaches (ITHC 2007) August 29-30, 2007, SYDNEY An IMIA Working Group Conference.
The conference brings together researchers interested in the interconnect between technical aspects of information systems in health, and the human, social, and organizational dimensions. It is only through a deep understanding of this complex socio-technical interaction that we are able to design safe and effective systems which are used in the real world. Socio-technical approaches to design, implementation and evaluation of health information systems of necessity draw upon the expertise of a wide-range of disciplines. Participants will range from those interested in health informatics with backgrounds in the social, computer, information, cognitive and clinical sciences.
This conference will provide many opportunities for cross-disciplinary interaction, in-depth discussion and innovative thinking.
Particular themes which will be highlighted in the conference include:
· Socio-technical approaches to the evaluation of health information systems
· Safe system design
· Supporting communication in health care organisations
From September 2006:
A very early bird registration will be available from September 1st 2006. Watch this website, dates of importance and fee details! Fees will be stated in AU dollars
The online registration process will comply with the necessary security of information with credit card payment. Credit cards will be accepted for registration and accommodation bookings.
Your accommodation bookings will also be available online and your payment must contain a one night booking rate fee for a booking confirmation. Accommodation bookings without payment will NOT be confirmed. Accommodation bookings with the Secretariat will close on 14th July 2007. Your registration and accommodation booking details are available from within this website.
* Registration fees will include full conference catering , session break refreshments and lunches. Social events, the fun part, are an additional cost.
* A special facility will be provided requesting special dietary requirements. Similarly disability or special physical needs requirements will be requested with your online registration.
Social program, tutorials and tour events will attract a separate charge
Payment of Medinfo 2007 Congress fees and accommodation deposits must be in Australian dollars. Accepted forms of payment will include EFT transfers, company or organisation cheques, Post Office money vouchers, or credit cards VISA, MASTERCARD, DINERS, AMEX
Dates of importance 2006
Submissions due 4th December 2006
Registration
Very early bird member and non member registration September 1 December 31
Dates of importance 2007
Early bird member and non member registration January 1 April 30 2007
Standard member and non member registration May 1 August 17 2007
Author / Presenter January 1 August 17 2007
* A reduced registration rate is available for the primary presenting author OR the primary lead presenter of a demonstration, poster or panel.
Student registration from January 1 August 17 2007
* Student registrations MUST present proof of full time student status, valid student ID plus a letter of confirmation from the University.
Country Ambassador registration January 1 August 17 2007
* Ambassadors appointed by the 2007 Organising Committee will be eligible.
Day and/or Exhibit Hall registration January 1 August 17 2007
ON SITE registration will be available at the venue August 19, 2007
Medinfo 2007 Proceedings:
All registrants will receive the CD ROM of proceedings. Registrants have the opportunity to purchase a two volume print edition of proceedings at a special advanced purchase rate available with registration. Orders must be placed by June 30th 2007 to qualify. This offer is available pre-congress only. Standard publisher rates for purchase will apply from July 1st and on-site. IOS Press is the publisher of the Congress Proceedings 2007.
Travel information
Europe,
United Kingdom, America and Canada: Travelling the world is financially a best value when flying one-way around the globe! You can start in Europe, visit Asia for a flight stop-over, onto Australia and the Medinfo 2007 Congress, then visit New Zealand and maybe colleagues in America or Canada and then fly onto home! Or, similarly commence your travel in America and see the world! It is magical just what the visitor can do and see when flying a round-world-trip! But maybe time or your travel route is of a premium and a visit to Australia for 7 -10 days is all the time you can afford!
Asia, South Africa, South America: Travel your selected airline routes to Australia
Our preferred and recommended international and national carrier is QANTAS, the Australian Airline
VISA information
For Congress participants, the right VISA for Australia Medinfo 2007 Congress is a BUSINESS (Short Stay) VISA, entitling some planned tourism activities as part of your stay.
VISA Types:
· A 456 VISA is issued as a label into a passport (fee of A$60.00 payable), or
· A 977 VISA can be issued electronically, i.e. no label (no fee payable).
The A 456 VISA entitles one or more visits; each of up to 3 months can be made within12 months of granting. A 977 VISA allows a single visit only for up to 3 months within 12 months of grant.
An electronic VISA, called an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) is available through participating airlines and travel agents overseas when people book their Australian arrival airline tickets.
Important notes
All attendees at the Medinfo 2007 Congress must be valid registrants to the Congress. Valid registration requires a Medinfo 2007 ID. Pre-Congress tutorial or workshop attendees must be registered for attendance with a valid ID. Valid registration IDs will be available on completion of purchase via the on-line or on-site registering process.
A cancellation of registration will come into effect following receipted evidence of a written letter of request forwarded, received and receipted by July 18th 2006. A cancellation fee of A$75.00 will apply in this instance. In cases of documented emergency between July 19 and August 12th, the cancelled fees will be returned but there will be a management fee of A$125.00. Cancellations will not be accepted after 12th August 2007.
All cancellation fees will be processed electronically four weeks post Congress. A valid cancellation must be approved in writing by the secretariat and the cancellee must provide specific EFT bank details for electronic transfer of funds.
Australias Medinfo 2007 Congress souvenirs
A limited number of official Congress souvenirs will be available with advance purchase on registration. A limited number will be available for purchase onsite. Images of Congress souvenirs will be added to the website early 2006. Only quality goods will be available for purchase.
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