Vision
A future where regional Queensland is recognised for excellence in healthcare, supported by a connected, innovative and empowered medical community.
Queensland Regional Medical Specialty Conference
Stronger regions. Healthier communities.
- When
- 14 and 15 May 2027
- Where
- Mackay, Queensland
- Format
- In person, two days
Built in the regions, for the regions
QRMSC brings together the specialists, rural generalists, nurses and allied health professionals who care for regional, rural and remote Queensland, to learn from each other and from the cases that matter outside the big cities.
Mission
To unite healthcare professionals across regional Queensland to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, advance research and drive innovation, strengthening the delivery of high-quality care to regional, rural and remote communities.
Aim
A collaborative platform for:
- Education
- Professional connection
- Research
- Innovation
Empowering health professionals to share expertise, build stronger regional networks and shape the future of regional healthcare.
Program
Two days of keynotes, research and case-based panels, with plenty of time to meet colleagues from across the state. A detailed program will be released closer to the conference.
Day one Friday 14 May
Registration and coffee
Welcome to Country and opening
Keynote: specialist care beyond the coast
Building services that reach patients where they live.
Morning tea and posters
Chest pain, 400 km from a cath lab
Cardiology, emergency medicine and retrieval.
Research presentations
Short talks from regional clinicians and trainees.
Lunch
Fever and cough after the wet season
Infectious diseases, respiratory and intensive care.
Workshops
Point-of-care ultrasound, telehealth in practice, and training pathways in the regions.
Conference dinner
Day two Saturday 15 May
Coffee and posters
A new cancer diagnosis, a long way from home
Oncology, colorectal surgery and palliative care.
Morning tea
Keynote: growing our own workforce
Training, recruiting and keeping specialists in regional Queensland.
Research prize presentations
Lunch
Innovation showcase
New models of care from hospitals and practices across the state.
Closing remarks
Times are a guide and may change.
How the live case panels work
In each panel, specialists on stage work through a real-world case together. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop and take part from your seat.
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Join with your email
Enter your name and email address once. That becomes your conference profile, so your notes are there on any device.
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Follow the case
Read the case as the panel discusses it. New information, like test results, appears on your screen when the panel reaches it.
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Take notes, ask questions
Keep private notes against each case and send questions to the moderator. Save all your notes as a PDF at the end.
Join the live panels
Only the conference organisers can see the questions you send. Your notes are private to you.
Who should attend
- Specialists and consultantsWorking in, or visiting, regional and rural services.
- General practitioners and rural generalistsThe backbone of care outside the major centres.
- Registrars, residents and internsConsidering a regional career or training pathway.
- Nurses and allied health professionalsPart of the team in every case we discuss.
- Medical and health studentsThe regional workforce of the future.
Venue and travel
QRMSC 2027 will be held in Mackay, at the heart of the Central Queensland coast. The venue and accommodation partners will be announced with the full program.
We encourage delegates travelling from smaller centres to check whether they are eligible for professional development leave or travel support through their employer.
- City
- Mackay, Queensland
- Venue
- To be announcedDetails will be added here.
- Getting there
- Mackay AirportDirect flights from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.
- Contact
- info@qrmsc.com.au
Registrations open early 2027
Register your interest and we will let you know when registrations, the call for abstracts and the full program are released.
Questions
Do I need to sign up to use the live case panels?
Only your name and email address. Enter them on the live panels page and your profile is created straight away. Use the same email on another device to pick up where you left off.
Who can see my notes and questions?
Your notes are private. The organisers can see that you have written notes, but not what they say. Questions go to the conference organisers and moderators, who choose which ones to put to the panel.
Can I ask a question without my name being read out?
Yes. Tick "Don't read my name out" when you send it. The organisers will still see who sent it, but the moderator won't say your name on stage.
How do I keep my notes after the conference?
Open "My notes" and choose "Save as PDF". You can also email them to yourself. Your notes stay in your profile after the conference too.
Are the cases real patients?
Cases are based on real-world presentations, but details are changed or invented so no patient can be identified.
Is the conference accredited for CPD?
We are seeking CPD recognition and will confirm the hours and categories with the full program.