Dated - September 11, 2014
Invitation To The 10th International Street Medicine Symposium
October 9th – 11th 2014 In Dublin, Ireland
At The Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The International Street Medicine Symposium (ISMS) is the world’s premier educational event dedicated to the health care of unsheltered or “rough-sleeper” homeless populations.
The Street Medicine Institute is delighted to announce the 10th Annual International Street Medicine Symposium, to be held from October 9-11th in Dublin, Ireland at the Royal Hospital Kilmainhaim. A special pre-symposium Street Medicine 101 workshop will also be offered on October 8th in the Wood Quay Venue for any interested participants.
Safetynet Ireland, is serving as the primary local sponsoring organization.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
The ISMS will offer an impressive mix of homeless health care experts from around the world presenting clinical topics, innovations, research outcomes, and best practices relevant to Street Medicine. The format will be a mix of large-group lectures, small-group workshops, and poster presentations.
We intend to offer continuing medical education credits for eligible clinicians. Both clinicians and non-clinicians are welcome; we encourage and celebrate the diversity of professional roles and disciplines represented among participants. One of the most valuable experiences of the ISMS is the opportunity to interact with Street Medicine colleagues from around the world.
Program Schedule (preliminary and subject to change)
Wednesday, October 8, 2014; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Special pre-symposium Street Medicine 101 workshop for interested participants
(see description below)
Lunch not included
Thursday, October 9, 2014; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Local sponsoring organization presentations including welcoming keynote address
Panel discussion highlighting topics of local expertise
Service agency site visits for participants (transportation provided)
Lunch included / Evening social reception
Friday, October 10, 2014; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Invited presentations (large-group lecture format)
Keynote address (internationally-renown speaker with core Street Medicine values)
Invited presentations (small-group, interactive workshop format)
Poster session
Lunch included
Saturday, October 11, 2014; 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Invited presentations
Poster session
Street Medicine Institute annual update
Wrap-up with reflection and discussion
Wednesday October 8, 2014 “Street Medicine 101” Workshop
Back by popular demand, we are pleased to again offer this special pre-symposium workshop on Wednesday, October 8th. This high-yield introductory session is targeted to those individuals and organizations that may be new to Street Medicine or those in need of expert guidance to launch or enhance their Street Medicine activities.
This workshop will provide an overview of the history and practice of Street Medicine followed by a unique opportunity to interact with an expert panel of Street Medicine practitioners for personalized advice and support. Since capacity for this special session is limited to the first 70 registrants and high demand is anticipated, participants must register in advance to attend. To best meet learner needs, the panel asks that participants prepare the following materials and submit them for review at least two weeks prior to the workshop.