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Student membership

As a medical student^*, you are invited to take up free student membership from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 and get your medical career off to a flying start. Your student membership package is designed to provide an extensive range of useful resources to support your medical education.

Free online student membership

Your free student membership package offers:

• gplearning – the college’s interactive, online education service, featuring simulated consultations, multiple choice questions, instant feedback, and resource links. Valued at $214.50 (incl GST) Find out more
• The RACGP John Murtagh Library online – a specialist service offering an extensive range of online journals, publications and resources to complement your university’s library. Find out more
• Australian Family Physician (AFP) online – access the online version of the college’s official journal, produced monthly. AFP is a fully peer reviewed journal with original articles and reviews dedicated to meeting the ongoing educational requirements of general practitioners. You can also download podcasts on interviews with the authors. Find out more
• Education services for students – receive free information and guidance from our educational support team at the college
• RACGP website – access a vast base of online knowledge including the college’s clinical, education, media and member information, with member only access areas
• Friday Fax – a weekly news update, distributed via email. Find out more
• Annual Scientific Convention – attend the college’s convention at discounted student member rates and experience a range of presentations and interactive workshops on general practice. Find out more
• Discounts on clinical publications, guidelines and resources including Australian Medicines Handbook products, Therapeutic Guidelines titles and more.

Upgrade your member benefits – extra resources

For only $49 you can upgrade your membership and you will also receive:

• Australian Medicines Handbook 2008 on CD (new) – the independent, evidence based drug reference, valued at $115. Designed for practicality, efficacy and safety, AMH includes information on drug classes as well as drug monographs containing new/revised evidence and comparative data plus more. It is widely used throughout the Australian healthcare system including universities and is a valuable resource for those interested in the Quality Use of Medicines.
• check on CD, 2007 edition – (continuous home evaluation of clinical knowledge), a self education program valued at $68.20 (incl GST). Written by expert clinicians, the CD version is highly interactive, providing instant feedback on clinical scenarios for general practitioners to consider in the clinical history, examination, investigation and management of a problem. Topics covered include paediatrics, neurology, renal disease, emergencies and substance abuse. Find out more
• Australian Family Physician (AFP) – monthly hard copy subscription to AFP valued at $55, which also includes a free copy of:
  - GPReview, the college's bimonthly news magazine
  - GPessentials, a bimonthly audio recording with topics pertinent to general practice and general practitioners. Find out more
• Privileged access to member benefits partners products and services -
  each with features and benefits which provide further value for your membership.
  Find out more.

More Information

Download the RACGP student membership 2008-2009 brochure below for more information about the RACGP student membership program including information about:

• What is general practice
• What is a general practitioner
• The benefits of choosing general practice
• Profile: general practice registrar, plus more.

Join today to make the most of your student membership!

Simply download and complete the Student Membership Application Form below then return it to:

RACGP Membership Department
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SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

I want to renew my membership

If you are on the RACGP student upgrade membership package and wish to renew your membership, or if you are a free online student member and wish to upgrade for the first time, you can pay by one of the following methods:

• By phone - to renew your RACGP membership, call 1800 331 626 from 9.00am to 5.00pm (AEST), Monday to Friday, and pay by one of the following accepted credit cards:
• RACGP/Amex Credit Card
• American Express
• Mastercard
• Visa
• By fax - fax your membership payment with credit card details to 03 8699 0489.
• By BPay – use Biller Code: 221606 and Reference # as stated on your membership tax invoice.
• By cheque or money order - make the cheque or money order payable to "The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners" and mail it to:
  
  The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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  SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205

If you require a duplicate tax invoice for your membership, or you would like to change your membership type, please call 1800 331 626.

Receipts are issued and mailed at the end of each month.

* “Medical students” entitled to this membership are undergraduate medical students and graduate students enrolled full time in medical programs including Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Publication Date: 16 May 2008
Authorised By: Membership