Australian Institute of CPD Standards

🦷 Calling Registered Dentists: Help Shape the Future of Professional Learning

The Australian Institute of CPD Standards (AIcpdS) is seeking experienced and passionate registered dentists to join our growing network of Independent Peer Reviewers.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise beyond clinical practice and play a vital role in ensuring the quality, relevance, and integrity of continuing professional development (CPD) education for the dental profession.

As an Independent Peer Reviewer, you will:
✔ Review and evaluate CPD educational activities against recognised quality standards
✔ Support evidence-based, practitioner-focused learning
✔ Contribute to the advancement of professional education and lifelong learning
✔ Help strengthen CPD quality assurance across the healthcare sector
✔ Join a respected network of healthcare professionals committed to excellence

If you are passionate about professional standards, education, clinical excellence, and the future of dentistry, we would love to hear from you.

This is more than a review role—it's an opportunity to influence the future of dental CPD, support your profession, and be part of something meaningful that is making a difference across healthcare education.

📩 To express your interest, contact AIcpdS tvia email [email protected] to learn more.

Together, we can elevate the quality of professional learning and help build a stronger future for the dental profession.

The 2026 Australian Institute of CPD Standards (AIcpdS) International Anatomy Award applications are now open 🩺

Don’t miss your chance to apply for a career defining experience, where you’ll:

✈️ Study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities in the world
🌍 Learn from internationally recognised anatomy educators
💪 Build hands on experience through donor based learning
✅ And, so much more

Applications close Friday 31 July at 5pm (AEST).

Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4tUwXze

Proudly sponsored by Miga

This National Reconciliation Week, the Australian Institute of CPD Standards (AIcpdS) was proud to attend the South Australian Reconciliation Breakfast, joining over three thousand others committed to strengthening relationships, respect, and opportunities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.

This year's theme, "All In", reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing commitment that requires all of us to contribute through our actions, leadership, and willingness to listen and learn.

We were privileged to hear inspiring reflections from former AFL champion and respected cultural leader Eddie Betts, whose powerful message highlighted the importance of understanding, inclusion, and creating pathways for future generations. The moving performance by Casey Donovan was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and richness of First Nations cultures and stories.

At AIcpdS, we recognise that meaningful reconciliation requires more than words. It calls on all sectors, leaders, and lifelong learners to work together to create culturally safe, equitable, and inclusive environments that improve outcomes for all Australians.

Reconciliation is strongest when we are all in.

Today, on International Nurses Day, we recognise and celebrate the incredible nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for others with compassion, resilience, and professionalism.

At AIcpdS, we are proud to support healthcare professionals through identifying high-quality continuous learning and professional development opportunities empowering better patient care and stronger healthcare communities.

To every nurse working across hospitals, aged care, community health, mental health, emergency services, and beyond - a huge thank you to the difference you make every single day. Your commitment, empathy, and expertise inspire us all.
Today we honour your contribution and celebrate the vital role nurses play in shaping healthier futures worldwide. 💙

Exciting News!
Applications for the 2026 International Anatomy Award are now OPEN!
They will close at 5:00pm AEST on Friday 31 July 2026.

Apply Now directly at https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0PH9T0

For full program details, eligibility criteria, and what to prepare, visit the IAA program page at https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0PHyb0.

We wish you the best of luck.

Every clinical decision a doctor makes is, in some way, an anatomy decision.

Knowing where structures lie, how they relate to one another, and how they vary between patients is not a niche surgical skill. It is the foundation of safe, confident clinical practice across every specialty.

Pictured is Zac, AIcpdS's 2025 International Anatomy Award recipient, scrubbed in and assisting in theatre during his placement at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.

That opportunity, and everything that led to it, began with a single application.

The 2026 International Anatomy Award gives one exceptional Australian medical student the opportunity to deepen that foundation at the Human Anatomy Centre, University of Cambridge, UK, one of the world's foremost institutions for anatomical education.

The program is proudly supported by Miga, who have been protecting Australia's doctors, and supporting their education for over 125 years.
Applications open 1 May 2026.

Register now to be notified the moment they do: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0Pth30

The International Anatomy Award page is now live at https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0K6_Z0
This prestigious program offers a unique opportunity for a 5th year medical student, or 2nd year post graduate to take their studies to the next level, offering a fully funded, hands on participation of the pre-clinical anatomy course hosted by the Human Anatomy Centre, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, UK.
Applications open May 1st
Visit our website for further details!

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Announcing the 2026 International Anatomy Award
We are delighted to officially launch the 2026 International Anatomy Award, an exclusive global learning opportunity proudly sponsored by Miga in collaboration with the Australian Institute of CPD Standards.

This prestigious award supports an outstanding 5th medical student (2nd year post graduate) to undertake an international anatomy placement hosted by the Human Anatomy Centre, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, strengthening clinical knowledge, surgical anatomy expertise, and global professional networks.

What the 2026 International Anatomy Award includes:

- A fully funded three‑week program, including return flights and all domestic transfers
- Accommodation at the prestigious Jesus College, University of Cambridge (UK)
- Additional accommodation in London while visiting the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Guest participation at the cadaveric lab hosted by the Human Anatomy Centre, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
- A guided tour of the Addenbrooke Surgical Training Centre and access to a state‑of‑the‑art surgical simulation training lab
- Meal allowance for the duration of the program
- Cambridge bike hire to explore the city of Cambridge during your stay

Key Dates
Applications Open: 1 May 2026
Applications Close: 31 July 2026
Award Announcement: 14 August 2026
International Placement: 11 November to 5 December 2026

This award is designed for high-achieving medical students who are passionate about advancing their anatomical knowledge and contributing to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Welcome 2026!
The CPD year has started and the clock is ticking. Across regulated professions, we are seeing a clear shift toward flexible CPD pathways, especially micro learning designed for real workloads and real time pressures.

With an increased interest and uptake of CPD micro learning opportunities, professional learners are taking advantage of 30 min gaps in their day for explosive learning updates!

'An apple a day does NOT keep the doctor away!' - Sir Isaac Newton's grafted apple tree!, Cambridge.

Back from the UK with so much inspiration!

Australian Institute of CPD Standards had the privilege of accompanying our inaugural International Anatomy Immersion Award (IAIA) recipient, Zac Thornton to Cambridge, exploring world class learning, research and culture.
With a quick visit to Australia House in London to connect with the South Australian team, strengthening international collaborations and sharing insights on advancing medical education.
Global experiences like this are shaping the future of Australian healthcare professionals!