Foyer for 2024 IPPA M5 Virtual Fall Updates - International Panel Physicians Association

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Agenda

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13:00

IPPA Welcome

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IPPA will welcome participants and provide instructions on how to navigate this training event.

Mrs Alexandra Ortega
IPPA
Dr. Maria Peachy Lara Villanueva
St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic

13:10

US Mental Health Technical Instructions Case Studies

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The US will present a series of case studies that will illustrate some key concepts for the US Mental Health Technical Instructions.

Ms Courtney Chappelle
CDC
Christie Cornell
CDC

Ends at 14:10

02:00

New Zealand Technical Instructions and Refugee Health Session

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This session will provide updates on the New Zealand Technical Instructions following the newly released version in May 2024. The second half will cover screening requirements and pre-departure health checks for refugees.

Mrs Pingi Telefoni
Immigration New Zealand
Mr. Vince Valdez
Refugee Health Liaison Team, New Zealand

03:00

Break

03:20

Chronic Conditions and Complex Cases and Gradings

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Australia will provide guidance on grading common chronic health conditions identified during an Australian IME, followed by provision of examples of complex cases and how these should be documented and graded.

Dr Jane Phillips
Bupa Medical Visa Services
Dr Nishanta Prasad
BMVS

Ends at 04:14

13:00

Canada’s Technical Instructions: Overview and Updates

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This presentation will offer panel members an overview and the latest updates on Canada’s Health Screening Program Technical Instructions.

Nicole Lyon
IRCC
Mrs Lordina Hemeng
IRCC

14:00

Break

14:20

US Tuberculosis Technical Instructions

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The US will highlight some new and upcoming tools to help with the implementation of the US Technical Instructions, provide an overview of molecular testing fundamentals, and answer any question related to the new laboratory requirements that went into effect on October 1, 2024.

Elizabeth Soda
CDC
Sean Toney
CDC
Christie Cornell
CDC

Ends at 15:20

02:00

New Zealand FAQ Session

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A series of commonly asked questions/queries along with answers/responses.

Dr Rob Kofoed
Immigration New Zealand
Mrs Pingi Telefoni
Immigration New Zealand
Mrs Richa Tyagi
Ana Bell

03:00

Break

03:20

Australia’s Panel Member Instruction Updates with Q&A

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This session will provide an update on Australia’s migration program, along with recent and upcoming updates to health policies and the Panel Member Instructions. The presentation will be followed by a live 30-minute Q&A session with all presenters from both sessions.

Ms Sindy Gaete
Department of Home Affairs
Mrs Cathy Nguyen
The Department of Home Affairs

Ends at 04:06

13:00

UKHSA Updates

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Dr Vinay Ketkar
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

13:30

Break

14:30

Canada Answers Frequently Asked Questions

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During this session, IRCC representatives will respond to questions received from Canada’s panel network.

Laura Nygaard-Mendoza
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Nicole Lyon
IRCC

Ends at 15:20

15:30

IPPA Closing

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Mrs Alexandra Ortega
IPPA

Ends at 15:40

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