Dear colleagues,

As Chair of FRAME, I’m delighted to affirm that the FRAME meeting will be taking place on Thursday 13^th and Friday 14^th May by Zoom.

All the normal FRAME meeting elements will be included. There will be no cost, however, registration

is essential.

Please note: Zoom links will be distributed to participants after registrations close on Friday 7th May.

Of special note

• Martin Rocks and colleagues from the Department of Health and Aging will be joining us for a budget and RHMT update on Thursday 13 May at 11:30 am

• The agenda allows for breakout room topics on Thursday 13 May, which you will preference in the registration

• You will note a particular focus on the RTH evaluation which has recently been released to Rural Clinical School Directors (Friday am).

• On Thursday morning, there will be a 3-minute update (max 3 slides please) from each RCS with a focus on Triple AAA ratings for rural clinical school programs: Academic programs, Aboriginal health, Alumni.

• On Friday morning, there will be a 2-minute presentation from each RTH with a focus on Modifications or innovations introduced due to COVID that Hubs will persist within 2021 and beyond

There will be strict timekeeping enforced for presentations. All RCS & RTH presentations need to be uploaded here with your name and organisation by 9:00 am Monday 10th May. Presentations are loaded centrally, therefore presentations cannot be accepted on the day.

The Australian Government Department of Health, Rural Health Commissioner, guests from ARHEN, and MDANZ will join us as observers.

Please remember

• All persons attending the FRAME Virtual Meeting are required to REGISTER by Friday 7th May.

• RCS & RTH presentations are to be uploaded no later than 9:00 am Monday 10th May.

• Zoom links will be distributed to registered participants after registrations close. Please ensure you register with the correct email address to join Zoom.

Professor Jenny May AM
Chair of Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators (FRAME)