How do you introduce a man who needs no introduction? Especially when nobody knows him? Ken MacIver teaches on the Paramedic Degree at Whitireia NZ. I am a huge admirer of Ken, despite the fact that I only met him this morning. The bio-introduction he provided me with, which I’m reading out to you now, speaks volumes about his character, his integrity, and his humility. Sorry if I become a bit choked up here, but this is the depth of emotion that this man engenders. So without further ado, please welcome this cerebral titan, this intellectual colossus to the podium!

I emigrated to New Zealand in 2008 and have been able to develop my interest in clinical simulation both in the undergraduate and postgraduate fields with particular reference to interprofessional team building. I currently work as a neonatal consultant and convene the quality and patient safety vertical thread for the Advanced Learning in Medicine University of Otago Christchurch.

Jennifer Hudson is an Anaethetist at Wellington Hospital currently working as the Fellow in Simulation for Anaesthesia. Karyn Hathaway is a Flight Nurse based in Wellington. Clinical Charge Nurse in Wellington Regional ICU, a Senior Flight Nurse with Intensive Care Retrieval Service and Clinical Lecturer with the University of Otago Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport Program.