Membership
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 2011 to 30 June 2012 and access
an extensive range of useful resources to support your medical
education.
2011-2012 RACGP Student membership for $49
Upgrade your RACGP student membership for $49 and receive these resources:
The check Program on USB (2010 edition) contains the full range of topics covered by the check Program in 2010, including challenging consultations, anxiety, child behaviour, wound management and more. The interactive USB format provides greater convenience as it is compact, portable and allows you to work through the quality activities without the need for internet access. Valued at $90 |
The
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.  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 $63 |
PLUS 1 of these bonus gifts^...
Widely recognised as the independent, evidence based, national drug reference tool, Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) identifies the usage of medications, alternatives and clinically accepted practice in Australia. AMH provides clinical and pharmacological advice at point-of-care, and is an essential resource for your daily clinical practice. It is the only drug based reference handbook recommended by the Australian Government and is an important clinical resource for GPs and other prescribers concerned with the quality use of medicines. Valued at $125 |
Australian
Medicines Handbook USB (2010 edition)
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.
Valued at $87 |
AMH Drug Choice
companion: Aged Care AND Therapeutic Guidelines - Rheumatology 2
all on one handy USB
Want FREE online student membership?
RACGP free online student membership* enables you to access useful resources and services to support your medical education needs including:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The RACGP works with a number of corporate partners to deliver various travel and lifestyle benefits. American Express Gold Credit Card, Qantas Club Membership, and Hertz car rentals are just the some of the products on offer to RACGP student members.
Simply download and complete the Student membership application form below then return it to:
RACGP Membership Department
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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:
- RACGP/Amex Credit Card
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- 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.
Related files
RACGP Student member guide 2011-2012 (1.17MB)
Student membership application form 6 months pro-rata 1 January to 30 June 2012 (444KB)
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