RACGP Faculty Events

Date: Tuesday 26 May
Time: 8.00–9.30 pm (AEST) | 7.30–9.00 pm (ACST) | 6.00–7.30 pm (AWST)

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How to read and critically appraise scientific papers

Join Dr Michael Tam, GP and senior lecturer, UNSW, for a practical session on navigating emerging evidence in complex conditions, including Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, MCAS, hypermobility syndromes, off-label prescribing, and new therapeutics.

The session will focus on assessing evidence quality, recognising bias, and applying findings safely in real-world general practice, with interactive discussion of relevant papers.

Date: Tuesday 26 May
Time: 7.00–8.30 pm (AEST) | 6.30–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.00–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Join the RACGP Dermatology Specific Interest group (SIG) meeting for updates on work underway, open discussion on future directions, and opportunities to be involved in education, advocacy, and research initiatives.

Date:Wednesday 10 June
Time: 7.30–8.30 pm (AEST) | 7.00–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.30–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Join the Antenatal and Postnatal Care Specific Interest group (SIG) meeting for an update on current priorities, discussion of issues relevant to practice, and member contributions.

This meeting will also include a welcome to our new Deputy Chair, Dr Jessica Phillips-Yelland, who will introduce herself and speak about her clinical work and interests.

You are encouraged to share questions, experiences, and ideas for future focus.

Date: Monday 15 June
Time: 7.30–9.00 pm (AEST) | 7.00–8.30 pm (ACST) | 5.30–7.00 pm (AWST)

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In this joint meeting between the Abuse and Violence in Families and Custodial Health Specific Interest groups (SIGs), members will come together to explore shared areas of practice, recognising that many patients experience overlapping forms of violence, control, and systemic harm across custodial and community settings.

Discussion will centre on GP roles, practical considerations, and strengthening connections to support safer, more coordinated patient care.

Date: Thursday 18 June
Time: 7.30–8.30 pm (AEST) | 7.00–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.30–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Meeting MO and RP requirements in UCCs
A practical overview of measuring outcomes (MO) and reviewing performance (RP) CPD hours for GPs working in urgent care clinics, focusing on CPD compliance, documentation, and approaches to performance review in urgent and emergency primary care settings.

Date: Monday 20 July
Time: 7.00–8.30 pm (AEST) | 6.30–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.00–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Join the Climate and Environmental Medicine Specific Interest group (CEM-SIG) meeting to connect with GPs interested in climate-related and environmental influences on health.

These meetings offer a collegial space to discuss emerging issues, share perspectives from practice, and consider practical approaches to patient care.

Date: Thursday 1 October
Time: 7.00–8.30 pm (AEST) | 6.30–8.00 pm (ACST) | 5.00–6.30 pm (AWST)

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Climate and Environmental Medicine Specific Interest group (CEM-SIG) meetings bring together GPs with an interest in the clinical effects of climate change and environmental exposures.

The meeting supports discussion of current challenges, real-world experiences, and practical considerations for general practice.