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In Practice: Censor-in-Chief nominations set to close
RACGP Fellows interested in the role only have until Monday afternoon to get their applications in.
The Censor-in-Chief provides academic leadership, strategic and policy advice and guidance on educational matters across the RACGP.
This week’s In Practice also features information on National Reconciliation Week, clinical webinars, professional workshops, and an invitation to participate in a Department of Veterans Affairs’ independent statutory review.
RACGP Censor-in-Chief nominations
Nominations for the Censor-in-Chief position close this Monday 3 June.
The Censor-in-Chief provides academic leadership, strategic and policy advice and guidance on educational matters across the RACGP.
The role ensures the RACGP adopts an equitable, nationally consistent and coordinated approach to establishing and maintaining standards relating to:
- education, training and assessment
- certification, re-certification and admission issues
- the recognition of qualifications and general practice experience.
Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer by 4.00 pm (AEST).
Only current RACGP Fellows can be nominated for the position; however, all RACGP Fellows and members can support nominations. More information is available on the
RACGP elections page.
National Reconciliation Week
Webinar: Tuesday 4 June, 7.30–8.30 pm (AEST)
In a significant step toward fostering unity and understanding, the RACGP is hosting a webinar to discuss the importance of
National Reconciliation Week 2024.
This year’s theme, ‘Now More Than Ever’, underscores the need to advocate for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr Mark Daley, GP and recipient of the
2023 RACGP Standing Strong Together Award. Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful dialogue and join the movement towards reconciliation.
This event reaffirms the RACGP’s commitment to reconciliation and fostering positive relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. It also presents a valuable opportunity to engage with the themes of National Reconciliation Week, learn from leading experts, and explore ways to support justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Register online.
Syphilis outbreaks in WA: 2024 update
Webinar: Thursday 27 June, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AWST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Join GPs Dr Grace Phua and Dr Adriane Houghton for an update on the syphilis outbreak in Western Australia.
Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health and facilitated by Dr Aesen Thambiran, this practical webinar covers the basic epidemiology, as well as the target populations for syphilis response and testing processes.
Priority populations, congenital syphilis and identifying opportunities to test in general practice will also be covered.
Register online.
Grand Rounds session: Medico-legal topics
In-person event: Tuesday 9 July, 6.30 – 8.00 pm (AWST)
RACGP WA College House, 34 Harrogate St, West Leederville
CPD: 0.5 EA and 0.5 RP
The RACGP WA Faculty is hosting a dinner and discussion at the first GP Grand Rounds evening educational session.
Using case studies, GP and medico-legal advisor Dr Jane Deacon will explore common medico-legal topics that arise in general practice, including how to approach writing a medico-legal report, the complexities of death certification, and appearing in court as an expert witness.
This interactive, educational session is sponsored by MDA National.
Register online.
Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound workshop
Point-of-care ultrasound is an increasingly effective diagnostic tool in rural general practice, particularly in areas with limited access to specialist services.
This workshop will help GPs increase their understanding of point-of-care ultrasound and gain hands-on experience, to better service their rural community.
Delivered by experienced rural doctors and sonographers, with equipment sponsored by GE HealthCare, this workshop is an approved CPD activity (for 10 hours) and is approved for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program.
Register online for workshops in locations across Australia.
Department of Veterans Affairs’
Healthcare providers, as well as care and support providers, are invited to participate in an independent statutory review of Australia’s family and domestic violence leave entitlement.
DVA Provider News has published information
on its website.
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