Welcome to the Agenda for CLEAR's International Symposium! Here, you'll find all the essential details for each session, including titles, speaker, moderator, and facilitator information, comprehensive session descriptions, and discussion questions for the facilitated breakout sessions. Click on Speaker, Moderator, and Facilitator names to learn more about the expertise they bring to the Symposium.
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Block 1
This program block will set the stage for the symposium by providing an overview of the current trends in global workforce mobility and the stakeholders invested in successful outcomes. Explore how data is used to evaluate the current state and help identify important factors contributing to the global shift.
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 3:00 AM - 3:55 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Dr. Giorgio Cometto | Martin Fletcher | Dr Daniel Yumbya |
Moderator: | Kym Ayscough |
Description: | This session will focus on health workforce mobility, exploring both global frameworks and national perspectives. Expect insights into the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2010 WHO Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel and the recently released 2024 Guidance on agreements for health personnel mobility. A source country representative will highlight the challenges and opportunities related to the international mobility of health workers and gain a regulator’s viewpoint on lessons learned from managing workforce mobility in a regulatory environment. |
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 4:05 AM - 4:50 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | André Gariépy | Thomas Liebig |
Moderator: | Kym Ayscough |
Description: | This informative session will explore the current state of global and multi-sectoral workforce mobility, examining the key drivers, phenomena, impacts, and emerging issues affecting regulators worldwide. Learn insights into workforce mobility trends across industries and sectors along with international principles, instruments, and best practices for recognizing qualifications in a global context. |
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Emmanuel Jo | Hannah Maxey |
Moderator: | Kym Ayscough |
Description: |
This session will delve into the importance of health workforce data in informing policy and planning. It will cover the role of regulators in data collection and highlight publicly available resources, such as the Cross Profession Minimum Data Set tool. Key considerations for regulators interested in championing workforce data collection within their jurisdictions will also be discussed. A historical perspective on regulator-led health workforce data initiatives in New Zealand will be provided, including legislative authority and data collection strategies. The session will illustrate how these data are used to monitor workforce mobility and inform policy and planning through various analyses, including projections. The session will conclude with a discussion on potential additional applications for workforce data. |
FACILITATED BREAKOUT DISCUSSION |
Facilitator: | Kym Ayscough |
Discussion Questions: |
Below is a list of topics for the facilitated breakout discussion session in Block 1. Please review the questions and come prepared to engage with your fellow symposium attendees during the live session.
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Block 2
Explore the diverse experiences of regulators across different regions navigating the complexities of multiple, overlapping jurisdictions, varying legislative barriers, and the impacts of various stakeholders on the international mobile workforce.
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Beth Deazeley | Jack Kim | Melanie Venables |
Moderator: | Staci Mason |
Description: | This panel will explore the complexities of workforce mobility across various sectors and jurisdictions, with a focus on the challenges and solutions in regulatory environments. Ranging from challenges related to workforce shortages in Ontario’s childcare sector, particularly concerning the integration of internationally trained professionals, to hearing from a regulatory oversight body’s work on guiding national strategies to support workforce mobility across professions, this panel will provide valuable insights for regulators navigating legislative and jurisdictional obstacles to workforce mobility. |
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Dr Divine Ndonbi Banyubala |
Moderator: | Staci Mason |
Description: | Session Description Forthcoming |
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM UTC |
Facilitator(s): | Cynthia Abel | Catherine Byrne | Fiona McVeigh |
Discussion Questions: |
Below is a list of topics for the facilitated breakout discussion session in Block 2. Please review the questions and come prepared to engage with your fellow symposium attendees during the live session.
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Block 3
What are the regulatory factors influencing international mobility within professional fields? Examine how regulatory policies and initiatives intersect with common migration drivers such as economic conditions, conflicts, and political landscapes. Finally, delve into the strategies employed by international applicants as they navigate varying jurisdictions and regulatory systems.
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Grady Barnhill | Russ Harrington | Dr. Beata Pawlowska | Prof. Arthur Rantloane |
Moderator: | Colleen King-McClintock |
Description: | This panel presentation will explore the intricate forces shaping global workforce mobility, particularly in the context of regulation. Experts from diverse regions will discuss how economic trends, political climates, and regulatory frameworks drive migration across borders. Attendees will gain insights into how professional regulators can respond to these drivers, balancing the need for workforce adaptability with the integrity of professional standards and the public protection mandate. |
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 10:10 PM - 11:00 PM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal | María Mora Pinzón | Lara Marín |
Moderator: | Colleen King-McClintock |
Description: | In this session, attendees will hear directly from international applicants with various backgrounds about their experiences navigating diverse regulatory landscapes. These first-hand accounts will shed light on the challenges they faced, such as differing entry-to-practice requirements, complex licensure pathways, and varying expectations across jurisdictions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the barriers and opportunities in the global regulatory environment and explore ways regulators can better support applicants through these journeys, ensuring a smoother and more equitable process. |
Date and Time: | December 3, 2024, 11:10 PM - 12:00 AM UTC |
Facilitator(s): | Grady Barnhill | Jimi Bush | Russ Harrington | Colleen King-McClintock | Mary Young |
Discussion Questions: |
Below is a list of topics for the facilitated breakout discussion session in Block 3. Please review the questions and come prepared to engage with your fellow symposium attendees during the live session.
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Block 4
This block explores the challenges faced by international professionals in receiving countries. Examine how unconscious biases influence legal and regulatory policies and learn about the impact of exploitation and bad actors, such as predatory practices, fraud, and human trafficking. Expect to hear from organizations about their collaborative efforts to combat these issues.
Date and Time: | December 4, 2024, 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Don Balasa | Dr Ray Healy |
Moderator: | Mike Carpenter |
Description: | This session will address the ethical issue of balancing workforce supply and demand globally, and how standardization of education and credentialing can facilitate an equitable and efficient solution to this challenge. Focusing on international health workers (IHWs), the presenters will discuss exploitative and fraudulent recruiting practices and international codes of ethics designed to eliminate them. Typical instances of discrimination against international nurses and other health workers will be presented. |
Date and Time: | December 4, 2024, 7:10 AM - 8:00 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Reiko Anderson Williams | Lorna Candler | Kathy Chen | Audrey Keen | Ashley D Morgan | Debra Persinger |
Moderator: | Mike Carpenter |
Description: | To effectively identify and address human trafficking, it is crucial to have a multidisciplinary task force equipped with diverse expertise to create a comprehensive strategy. This presentation will explore the key disciplines, expertise, and resources required for identifying and combating human trafficking. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of collaboration between various agencies, highlighting the collective effort necessary to address the issue holistically and develop impactful solutions. |
Date and Time: | December 4, 2024, 8:10 AM - 9:00 AM UTC |
Facilitator(s): | Mike Carpenter |
Discussion Questions: |
Below is a list of topics for the facilitated breakout discussion session in Block 4. Please review the questions and come prepared to engage with your fellow symposium attendees during the live session.
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Block 5
Hear about the diverse experiences of applicants through first-hand accounts, focusing on the importance of comprehensive onboarding and pre-application support. Presenters will discuss special considerations for displaced individuals, including how to balance support and ethical considerations such as "brain drain" and the role of trauma-informed regulation in providing holistic support to licensees.
Date and Time: | December 4, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Zubin Austin | Dr Abraham Nussbaum | Jennifer Olson | Tracy Wallowicz |
Moderator: | Mike Zimmer |
Description: | This panel will explore innovative strategies to support the integration of international applicants, focusing on practical pathways to ease their transition into regulated professions. Attendees will gain insights into common challenges faced by international applicants and discover resources designed to help them overcome barriers to entry. The session will also delve into research on how competency can be redefined within regulatory practices, with a special emphasis on the psychological dimensions of competence and how they impact internationally trained professionals. |
Date and Time: | December 4, 2024, 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Mukul Bakhshi | Micah Matthews |
Moderator: | Mike Zimmer |
Description: | In this session a regulator with years of international licensing experience in nursing and medicine comes together with an expert from CGFNS to discuss process, policy, and ethics of special populations immigrating to practice their profession. With specific consideration on what emerging trends are being viewed as viable pathways for full practice implementation in the destination country, this frank discussion about roadblocks and potential of the international professional community will give a preview of policy efforts on the horizon for multiple professions. |
Date and Time: | December 4, 2024, 5:10 PM - 6:00 PM UTC |
Facilitator(s): | James Doran | Mel Khandanian | Daniel Roukema | Mike Zimmer |
Discussion Questions: |
Below is a list of topics for the facilitated breakout discussion session in Block 5. Please review the questions and come prepared to engage with your fellow symposium attendees during the live session.
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Block 6
Examine models of effective support for international applicants, featuring case studies of various initiatives. This session will highlight innovative, multi-stakeholder, and multi-jurisdictional collaborations, showcasing successful examples that enhance international mobility and streamline the integration process for professionals across borders.
Date and Time: | December 5, 2024, 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Rodney Andriolo | Joe Cashman | Yvonne Deryngowska | Shanti Sharma |Kate Spencer | Brett Streatfeild | Chris Sutton | Sarah Williamson | Rita Younes |
Moderator: | Andrew Charnock |
Description: |
Like many organisations, the Australian Pharmacy Council is always exploring better ways to streamline processes & provide adequate support to candidates. The demands on the Australian pharmacist workforce & the volume of overseas-trained pharmacists wanting to practise in Australia has increased, impacting our processes, IT systems, & resources. This presented challenges in meeting demand whilst continuing to deliver a high-quality service to our candidates, & fulfilling our mandate to protect the Australian public. We recognise that candidates coming to us from overseas face unique challenges in their journey to pharmacist registration in Australia. For our presentation, we will discuss:
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Date and Time: | December 5, 2024, 1:10 AM - 2:00 AM UTC |
Speaker(s): | Nasrin Alostaz | Houssem Ben-Ahmed | Patrick Chiu | Edward Cruz | Ruth Lee | Kathleen Leslie | Ramesh Venkatesa Perumal |
Moderator: | Andrew Charnock |
Description: |
As health systems worldwide face critical nursing workforce shortages, integrating internationally educated nurses (IENs) has emerged as a vital strategy to enhance the domestic supply in destination countries. Regulators in various jurisdictions are under increasing pressure to streamline licensure processes for faster IEN integration. In Canada, these reforms have varied inconsistently across provincial and territorial jurisdictions, and there is limited evidence to identify which pathways effectively support equitable and ethical regulatory policies for IENs. To bridge this gap, our team has established a pan-Canadian regulatory-practice-academic partnership to collaboratively develop solutions across sectors and regions. In this panel presentation, we will unite employers, IENs, and researchers to share preliminary findings from our pan-Canadian research project. We will also discuss the facilitators and barriers to partnered research and provide recommendations for regulators aiming to adopt this collaborative approach in our increasingly interconnected and complex landscape. |
Date and Time: | December 5, 2024, 2:10 AM - 3:00 AM UTC |
Facilitator(s): | Liz Blanco | Andrew Charnock | Ronne Hines |
Discussion Questions: |
Below is a list of topics for the facilitated breakout discussion session in Block 6. Please review the questions and come prepared to engage with your fellow symposium attendees during the live session.
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