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.

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.

1. What proportion of your registrant body is trained in another jurisdiction?
2. Have you observed any trends or changes in registrant mobility over the past four years?
3. How do international qualifications impact competency assessments in your jurisdiction, and what adjustments are made to bridge any gaps?
4. How can workforce data in your jurisdiction inform policy adjustments to better address current and future mobility needs?

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.

1. What have been the top three legislative and/or government policy change(s) impacting your organization over the past year?
2. How has stakeholder involvement in the legislative and/or government policy process impacted your organization's ability to respond to trends in mobility?
3. What strategies are most effective for balancing local legislative and/or government policy requirements with global workforce demands?

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.

1. What are some of the primary “push” factors for registrants from other jurisdictions entering yours?
2. What are some of the primary “pull” factors attracting registrants from other jurisdictions to your area?
3. What role does public perception play in shaping regulatory policies for international mobility?
4. How can regulators support ethical mobility practices to avoid exacerbating workforce gaps in origin countries?

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.

1. What integration challenges are your organization or jurisdiction encountering with internationally trained registrants, and how is your organization addressing these challenges?
2. How does your organization measure the success of workforce integration initiatives, and how do you define “successful” integration?
3. In what ways does your organization collaborate with other agencies, both domestically and internationally, to support workforce integration?
4. Where does registrant approval end and workforce integration begin? What's the role of the regulator in workforce integration and registrant protection?

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.

1. What practices does your organization use to address the mental health needs and overall wellbeing of internationally trained registrants?
2. What cultural considerations does your organization consider when developing wellbeing programs, and how are these differences addressed effectively?
3. What partnerships could be developed to better support the wellbeing of internationally mobile registrants and applicants within your jurisdiction?

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:

• Current analysis of our structures, systems, & performance metrics.
• Analysis of candidates & their journey requirements.
• Collaboration with other health professions to explore new ideas, discuss shared challenges, & share best practices.
• Development of a future model that ensures strategic objectives are met with a candidate-centered approach.
• Impact of this approach on communication strategies, website, & portal design.
• Critical involvement of IT in streamlining processes for our team & candidates.
• Importance of continuous monitoring, adapting, & considering candidate feedback.

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.

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.

1. What role will AI and machine learning play in transforming workforce mobility over the next decade?
2. How can regulatory bodies proactively prepare for global workforce changes driven by climate, technology, and geopolitical shifts?
3. How might international agreements or collaborations help mitigate the potential negative impacts of talent migration on source countries, and what role can regulators play in fostering these partnerships?