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FAFPHM
Specialists in public health medicine are trained in both clinical
medicine and public health. They have the skills needed to understand
and reduce the risks of disease, disability and death in both individuals
and in population groups.
Vision Statement
Excellence in public health medicine, education and practice
to achieve the highest levels of health for all people in Australia and
New Zealand.
Mission Statement
To achieve a high standard of population health through the practice
of public health medicine, the training and continuing professional development
for members, the promotion of public debate on matters of public health importance
and the encouragement of public health research.
To achieve this vision and implement our mission we are committed to:
- Working in partnership with Indigenous populations to address their health
needs;
- Pursuing equity in health outcomes for all parts of the
population;
- Ethical practice;
- Evidence based practice;
- Collegiality, working together and supporting
one another;
- Working within and across sectors that impact
health;
- Treating all people with dignity and respect;
- Transparent and fair processes
Key outcome areas:
- Provision of high quality training, education, assessment and CPD in
public health medicine
- Advocating for clinical preventive medicine
practice to be part of all medical training
- Workforce development
- Communication and marketing
- Policy and advocacy
- Faculty governance
- Support for members and honorary contributors
- Funding and development
of a business model
- Partnerships
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