UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer Research Projects Presentation 

Key Learnings from the TMF Summer Student Research Spotlight

Our 2026 Summer Student Research Spotlight showcased locally grounded projects with direct implications for patient care across Taranaki:

• Haemodialysis access: A retrospective audit found retrograde tunneled haemodialysis catheters showed longer survival trends, with similar cost and insertion time compared to antegrade approaches — informing future procedural decision-making.

• Paediatric diabetes: Following October 2024 Pharmac funding of Continuous Glucose Monitors, HbA1c levels dropped below national targets for both rural and urban children, with reduced inequities between Māori and non-Māori patients. Families also reported improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and better quality of life.

• Rural paediatric transfers: Nearly half of children transferred from Hāwera to Taranaki Base Hospital were discharged within 24 hours, suggesting potential for local observation pathways supported by telemedicine.

• Sexual health equity: Screening data highlighted underrepresentation of males and Pacific peoples despite higher infection rates, pointing to the need for targeted outreach and culturally appropriate engagement.

These projects reflect TMF’s commitment to supporting emerging clinicians, strengthening local research, and improving health outcomes for our community.

A recording of the session is available on request. Please email to enquire.

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As part of our milestone year, we are opening 2026 with a series of CME evenings that reconnect past and present members, celebrate our heritage, and highlight the strength of our executive and extended leadership.

 

Join us for a walk through six decades of history over 2026 as TMF celebrates its Diamond Jubilee. 

Past and present presidents open the year’s CME event at Yarrow’s Stadium Suites. Join Dr Matt Dalman, Dr Madeleine Henderson and Dr Peter Rich for an evening of reflection over time and generational gem practice tips.

 

RSVP required for catering, venue, and administrative planning.

CME event exploring financial insights and research leadership with past TMF Treasurers; Mr Ritwik Kejriwal and Dr Duncan Brown.

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Professor Yvonne Anderson is a New Zealand–trained paediatrician and internationally recognised leader in community child health, paediatric endocrinology, and equitable models of care. She is Professor of Community Child Health at Curtin University, the Telethon Kids Institute, and Child & Adolescent Health Services in Western Australia, and previously served for over a decade as a Consultant Paediatrician at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Her award‑winning research focuses on improving child wellbeing through community‑driven, evidence‑based programmes. She is also Chair of the Tamariki Pakari Child Health and Wellbeing Trust.

Professor Anderson joins TMF as a Visiting Professor, returning to Taranaki to share her expertise through a CME session, Grand Round, and a public community event.

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RSVP required for catering, venue, and administrative planning.