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In Practice: RACGP Foundation grants now open
More than $700,000 in funding is being made available to support upcoming general practice research projects.
Applications for the majority of RACGP Foundation grants will close in early May.
This week’s In Practice also includes a reminder about the Stronger Medicare Awards, details on an upcoming webinar focused on measuring outcomes in psychological medicine, as well as in-person events and upskilling opportunities in Queensland and Tasmania.
RACGP Foundation
The RACGP Foundation’s annual grants round is now open, with more than $700,000 in funding available thanks to the support of RACGP members and the Foundation’s partners.
The grants recognise the critical role of general practice research in addressing current gaps in evidence and knowledge to inform and improve practice, policy and patient outcomes.
Applications for the majority of grants close in early May, and those seeking more information can email foundation@racgp.org.au or call 03 8699 0335.
Stronger Medicare Awards
Last week, the Federal Government launched the Stronger Medicare Awards to honour those who have made a significant contribution to Australia’s primary care sector.
The awards recognise Australia’s Medicare ‘champions’ – outstanding individuals and practices that provide exceptional care, embrace innovation, and work together to improve the health of their communities.
Eligible nominees include individual health professionals, practices or health centres, as well as multidisciplinary teams working across the full range of primary care services.
Nominations and assessment criteria will open at 10.00 am (AEDT) Friday 8 March and close on 30 June, with the awards to be presented at a ceremony in Canberra in October.
Visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website for more information.
Measuring outcomes in psychological medicine
Webinar: Wednesday 20 March, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEDT)
CPD: 1 EA hour
For some, meeting Measuring Outcomes (MO) CPD hours can feel daunting and complex – but it doesn’t need to be.
During this webinar, Dr Cathy Andronis, Chair of RACGP Specific Interests Psychological Medicine, will provide ideas around practical quality improvements that can be implemented into practice, allowing GPs to better support patients living with mental health conditions.
Register online.
Resources and recordings of other webinars in the Measuring your outcomes series are also available in gplearning, by searching ‘Measuring your outcomes with Specific Interests’.
Mackay Hot Topics
In-person event: Saturday 20 April, 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: Rydges Mackay Suites, 9 Gregory St, Mackay, Queensland
Hot Topics is a unique one-day educational event for regional Queensland GPs to come together to learn and discuss five current and topical hot topics relevant to their region.
In 2024 the following five topics will be covered:
- MyMedicare
- Veteran’s health
- Dermatology
- Women’s health
- Medical termination of pregnancy
Register online.
RACGP Queensland Fellowship Ceremony 2024
In-person event: Friday 19 April, 2.45 – 7.00 pm
Venue: Mackay Convention Centre, 258 Alfred St
RACGP Fellowship is a specialist general practice qualification accredited by the Australian Medical Council.
To formally recognise the hard work and dedication required to achieve FRACGP, FRACGP–Rural Generalist (RG) or Fellowship of Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP), the next RACGP Queensland Fellowship Ceremony will be held in Mackay.
Invitations and link to register attendance will be emailed shortly.
Tasmanian member meet-up
Date: Friday 22 March, 6.00 – 8.00 pm
Venue: The Star Bar Café and Hotel, 113 Charles Street, Launceston
Cost: Free
Join the RACGP Tasmania for drinks, nibbles and networking. The faculty will share some of the college’s key achievements and provide an update for Tasmanian members and stakeholders.
This event is open to RACGP members, practice staff, medical students, and rural health stakeholders.
Register online.
Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound for rural GPs
Date: Saturday 23 March, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: Launceston Clinical School, 41 Charles Street
Cost: $995 for RACGP members
This full-day workshop is designed to increase attendees’ understanding of the applications of point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnostic process.
Experts cover the diverse applications of point-of-care ultrasound in rural primary care and also introduce basic techniques using advanced, high-end mobile ultrasound equipment provided by GE Healthcare, which is sponsoring the event.
This workshop is an RACGP CPD Accredited Activity eligible for 10 CPD hours (5 hours EA and 5 hours RP) and is approved for all categories of the
Rural Procedural Grants Program.
Register online.
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