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Student membership

Whether you are working towards a career in general practice or still considering your options as a medical student* you are invited to take up RACGP student membership from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 and access an extensive range of useful resources to support your medical education.

2012-2013 RACGP Student membership for $55

Upgrade your RACGP student membership for $55 and receive these resources:

Australian Family Physician (12 month hardcopy subscription)

Australian Family 
Physician

Australian Family Physician (AFP) provides themed articles, clinical updates and high quality research articles that assist those who seek quality evidence based information relevant to general practice. This internationally recognised journal, published by the RACGP, has been documenting the work of GPs in Australia for more than 50 years. AFP is Australia's only MEDLINE listed and SCIE indexed peer reviewed journal. It aims to provide an independent and stimulating voice that engages, informs and contributes to ongoing educational needs.

Valued at $70

PLUS these bonus gifts^...

NEW upgrade student members receive:

cover image John Murtagh’s general practice companion handbook (4th 









edition)

John Murtagh’s general practice companion handbook (4th edition)

This handbook is a practical guide to general practice and presents common medical conditions in an accessible alphabetical format. The systematic approach, combined with Professor Murtagh's clear writing style, means this companion manual is a unique reference that can be used by general practitioners and students alike. In this edition, Professor Murtagh adopts a more evidence-based approach while maintaining the problem-based structure that is core to the manual's appeal.

Valued at $65

AMH Drug Choice 
companion: Aged Care AND Therapeutic Guidelines - Rheumatology 2 all on 
one handy USBAMH Drug Choice companion: Aged Care AND Therapeutic Guidelines - Rheumatology 2 all on one handy USB

The handy USB format will contain two useful titles:

Therapeutic Guidelines: Rheumatology 2   - contains practical advice on the diagnosis and management of patients with rheumatological disorders. This resource can assist during clinical rotations and provides sound treatment advice.

AMH Drug Choice Companion: Aged Care - reflects some of the most common illnesses and problems requiring drug treatment that confront the aged. This unique resource will help expand your knowledge of common illnesses that affect an under researched demographic – the aged.

^ Available only to RACGP Student upgrade members who join the RACGP or renew their membership for the full 2011/12 financial year

Valued at $90

check Program on CD (2008 edition)

Cover image - Check program 2008 on CDThe check Program is a unique self education program produced by the RACGP for GPs. Each themed issue provides a range of case studies written by expert clinicians that outline a clinical scenario and propose a series of questions. The check Program is designed to enhance knowledge and to support consideration of the important issues in the clinical history, examination, investigation and management of a health issue.

The check Program on CD (2008 edition) contains the full range of topics covered by the check Program in 2008.

Valued at $65

RENEWING upgrade student members receive

John Murtagh’s Cautionary tales (hardcopy)

Cover image - John Murtagh’s Cautionary tales These cautionary tales are authentic cases in clinical practice and the mistakes and problems that GPs can encounter. Each story is an engaging example of the common mistakes which can occur in general practice and provides the reader with valuable insights. Each tale is enriched with psychological, social and environmental factors that form part of every patient problem. The addition of a section called 'Discussions and lessons learned? at the end of each tale further enhances the value and application of each case to real life practice. An invaluable source for students, educators and practicing GPs of all ages.

Valued at $60

Plus you’ll receive all the benefits of free online student membership....

FREE online student membership

RACGP free online student membership* enables you to access useful resources and services to support your medical education needs including:

Improving your clinical knowledge

gplearning
gplearning is the College's highly interactive online education service. You can access a range of FREE activities, which are ideal for testing your clinical knowledge and practising for your examinations. gplearning presents students with case based problems, simulated patient consultations and multiple choice questions that test your thinking and decision making process.

Clinical publications and resources
RACGP student members can receive up to 25% discount on the recommended retail price on a range of hardcopy publications. The RACGP produces and holds a range of clinical publications to support students with their medical education. External publications include John Murtagh's titles, Therapeutic Guidelines titles and other reference handbooks.

Assignment and research assistance

Database resources
If you need assistance with research projects or assignment preparation, the library's online databases can assist you. You can access Australian and International databases, e-journals and the Informit AustHealth Collection.

e-Book Library
The RACGP John Murtagh Library has access to a collection of e-books via the e-book Library platform (EBL). The EBL platform allows you to read medical books direct from your desktop or e-book compatible device.

Keeping you up-to-date

RACGP website
The RACGP website contains information on all aspects of general practice. You can access member only areas which allow you to access online clinical resources and much more.

Fridayfacts
Fridayfacts is the College's national weekly e-newsletter. The e-newsletter is devoted to delivering timely news, information and alerts for general practice every Friday.

Events
Student members can receive a discount on the registration fee to the RACGP's annual conference. The conference enables you to learn about current issues impacting on general practice as well as enjoy networking and socialising with other students and GPs from around Australia.

Tools you can use while on the move

Podcasts, videos and audio digests
A range of podcasts, videos and other audio journals are available via the library's web pages. Download these tools to your iPod or MP3 player and you can improve your clinical knowledge while on the move. These handy resources are a great way to keep up-to-date with developments affecting general practice.

DynaMed for iPhone or Blackberry
DynaMed is an evidence-based resource tool which you can download direct to your hand-held device (including iPhone, Blackberry, Pocket PC and more) or view it on a desktop computer. Particularly useful when you don't have access to all your medical books, this tool conveniently provides up to date and relevant evidence-based information in minutes.

Extra benefits

Special offers through American Express, Qantas Club Membership, and car rentals are just the some of the products on offer to RACGP student members.

* RACGP Student membership is only available to medical students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course approved by an Australian medical school, including a Bachelor of Medicine or a Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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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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:

  • Phone - call 1800 331 626 from 9.00am to 5.00pm (AEST), Monday to Friday, and pay by one of the following accepted credit cards:
  • Fax - fax your membership payment with credit card details to 03 8699 0489.
  • BPay - use Biller Code: 221606 and Reference # as stated on your membership tax invoice.
  • 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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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.

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Student membership application form 01 July 2012 – 30 June 2013 (450KB)

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