Breakfast Sessions

ANZAOMS Trainee Breakfast - Making the Cut: Building, Growing and Exiting an OMS Practice

Date: Thursday 6 August 2026

Time: 7:00am – 8:15am

Venue: Room Bealey 2, Te Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre

Cost: Included in full registrations for ANZAOMS Members, Trainees, Retired Members and Non-Members 

Description: This session will be delivered as a presentation followed by an interactive panel discussion, designed to encourage open and practical conversation. 

• A specialist finance advisor with expertise in healthcare, tax law, and investments will open the session with a 30-minute presentation
  
  
• This will be followed by a facilitated discussion with a panel comprising:
  Three experienced OMS surgeons
  One early-career surgeon who has recently established their own practice
  
  
• Panel members will share prepared anecdotes and real-world insights, with opportunities for both panel-led and audience-driven questions throughout. The session will remain flexible, allowing discussion topics to expand or contract based on audience engagement and interest.
  
  
• A dedicated Q&A segment will conclude the session.

Aim: To provide practical guidance and real-world perspectives on starting, managing an OMS practice.

Key Topics: Practice setup, ownership vs leasing, investment strategies, company structures, public vs private pathways, and the future of private healthcare in New Zealand and Australia. 

ANZAOMS Women in OMS Breakfast

Date: Friday 7 August 2026

Time: 7:00am – 8:15am

Venue: Room Bealey 2, Te Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre

Cost: Included in full registrations for ANZAOMS Members, Retired Members and Non-Members 

Description: Join is for an engaging breakfast session tailored for women oral and maxillofacial surgeons and interested parties. This event, part of our ASM, aims to foster networking, share experiences, and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in the field. Enjoy a morning of insightful conversations, professional growth, and community building. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery.