The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) annual conference – GP12 – will this year be hosted at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25–27 October 2012.
With less than a couple of months until the conference commences, interested delegates are reminded to save the date for this premier event in the general practice calendar.
Conference theme:
The overarching theme of GP12 is ‘Leading primary care’, focusing on practical skills to support daily practice life. General practice research will again be a focal point of the academic program, as we explore how research can be applied to enhance the quality of care delivered to our patients.
Guest speakers:
- Professor Claire Jackson (President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)
- Professor Clare Gerada (Chair of Council, Royal College of General Practitioners UK)
- Dr Harry Pert (President, Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners)
- Professor Michael Kidd (Past President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, president-elect of the World Organization of Family Doctors)
- Professor John Murtagh (Emeritus Professor of General Practice, Monash University)
Key streams:
- Chronic disease
- Clinical skills
- Education and training
- e-health and the PCEHR
- Men’s, women’s and children’s health
- Skin and bones
- Telehealth/Business innovations
We look forward to joining you on the Gold Coast in 2012 for an outstanding weekend of education, entertainment and networking opportunities.
To download the conference program and for more information, visit www.gpconference.com.au.
Media representatives are invited to attend this event. For media passes and interview opportunities, please contact the RACGP media unit.