PRIDoC 2024

We are excited to announce that limited funding is available for IPAC members, with an active membership, to attend the Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress (PRIDoC) 2024, taking place from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6, in Kaurna Country (Adelaide, South Australia). This opportunity is generously provided by the Canadian Medical Association, offering up to $5,000 per recipient. The funding can be used towards your registration, flight, accommodation and mandatory insurance expenses.

To be considered for this funding, you must fill out the PRIDoC 2024 Funding Request Form by Friday, September 13th, at 12 PM Eastern Time.

Priority will be given to those who: 

  • Do not currently have other sources of funding
  • Have an expressed need
  • Recently/currently serve as IPAC volunteers Ex. board members, committee members
  • Are presenting at PRIDoC 2024

Before applying, please ensure that you read, understand, and agree to the PRIDoC 2024 Funding Policies and Procedures.

We encourage all eligible members to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to attend PRIDoC 2024. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact email us.

For more information about PRIDoC 2024, please visit the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) PRIDoC website.

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