Contribute to GP advocacy: Register for our engageGP member forum
Date: Tuesday 25 May 2021
Time: 6.30 pm (AEST)
Join us at our first engageGP forum to hear from RACGP leadership about current and planned strategic and advocacy work, as well as ask questions of an expert panel in a Q&A facilitated by Melbourne GP and ABC radio host Dr Sally Cockburn.
Our May panellists:
- Dr Karen Price, RACGP President
- Dr Matthew Miles, RACGP CEO
- Roald Versteeg, RACGP General Manager, Government Relations Policy and Practice
- Jay Moran, RACGP Government Engagement and Stakeholder Advisor
- Dr Michael Wright, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform
Register for the virtual event on our website.
Help shape the national vocational training syllabus
We’re developing a national vocational training syllabus to better support GPs in training on their journey to Fellowship.
Join us at a focus group between 7–25 June to share your insight and experiences, and ensure the new syllabus fits the needs of trainees, supervisors, and educators.
Register for your focus group below before 28 May 2021:
We’re also seeking medical educators to write syllabus content from late July/August 2021.
View the scope of works and apply here.
For more information on the syllabus project, contact eduframework@racgp.org.au
GP21 registrations now open
Date: 10–12 September 2021
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
This year it’s all about you, our members. Join us at GP21 to celebrate the diverse members that make up the RACGP community.
Early bird registration closes at 11.59 pm (AEST) Sunday 6 June 2021.
Visit the conference website to find out more about the program and to register.
Applications for the 2022 Academic Post Program are now open
The Academic Post Program is an Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program term for GPs in training, encouraging the development of academic skills through individualised learning plans and support from training providers, universities and the RACGP.
The post allows registrars to gain experience in research and teaching in an academic environment, as well as incorporating academic work into their career.
There are several academic posts that registrars can apply for, including the Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) Post, and Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) Post.
Applications for the program close 5 July 2021.
Find out more and apply today.
Healthdirect Video Call training for GPs and practice managers
Familiarise yourself with Healthdirect Video Call by registering for one of their official online training sessions, designed specifically for GPs and practice managers.
During these free, interactive training sessions, a Healthdirect Video Call specialist will guide you through the functionalities of the platform and demonstrate how to join calls.
To find out more about the online training and to register for a session, visit the Healthdirect Video Call Resource Centre.
If you have any queries, please call the Healthdirect Video Call support line on 1800 580 771 or email videocallsupport@healthdirect.org.au.
Register for the Practice Owners National Conference
Date: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2021
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and via our digital platform
The Practice Owners National Conference is just four weeks away. There’s still time to register, but get in quick as in-person places are limited and will sell out.
The conference program is full of great sessions, including:
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financial structures of billing and how to maximise your practice’s potential
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financing multi-practice growth
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developing KPIs for your practice for optimal financial and operational performance.
Register for the conference today.
Initial fertility investigations: First steps when your patient has trouble conceiving
Date: Monday 7 June 2021
Time: 7.00–8.00 pm (AEST)
Many Australian couples will struggle to fall pregnant naturally. Hear from Dr Katrina Rowan, reproductive endocrinology and fertility specialist, and Dr Philip Thomas, fertility specialist and gynaecologist, about male and female fertility testing so you can better assist patients wishing to start a family.
Register for the webinar.
Webinar: Hepatitis B in primary care
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Time: 7.30–9.00 pm (AEST)
Primary care practitioners play a crucial role in ensuring improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis B, through testing, diagnosis, informed clinical management and support of individuals and families.
Presented by Dr Nicole Allard, this webinar will provide GPs and primary care nurses with introductory knowledge about the care and management of hepatitis B, and the impact of COVID-19 on patients living with hepatitis B.
Register for the webinar.
Identifying developmental concerns in school-aged children
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
Time: 7.00– 8.30 pm (AEST)
A child’s mental health is intimately tied to their development and their developmental needs. It’s important for GPs to understand a child’s developmental journey so that they can respond to children in ways that are appropriate to their age.
Presented by the RACGP and Emerging Minds, this free webinar will explore how ‘typical development’ is defined in children aged 5–12, and the relationship between mental health difficulties and developmental difficulties in school-aged children.
Participants will learn how to identify developmental concerns and apply effective management approaches to support children with developmental challenges.
Register for the webinar.
New Fellows Staying Connected meet-up series
Date: 27 May 2021
Time: 7.00–8.30 pm (AEST)
Are you a New Fellow looking to connect with your peers? Would you like to access education tailored for New Fellows?
Join us at the first meet-up of the New Fellows Staying Connected series.
This free webinar will explore how to recognise and manage burnout as a GP. Dr Aadhil Aziz, Dr Cathryn Liebau and Dr Rosie Hamilton will help you to develop additional skills to recognise and deal with stress and compassion fatigue.
To stay up to date with other New Fellow events, activities, and discussions, join our National New Fellows Facebook group.