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Type: Webinar
4 Feb, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (AEDT)

Contact

For more information:
Email: RACGP Rural
Call: 1800 636 764

Price

RACGP Members: Free for Members
Non-Members: Free

Free registration

Training Rural GPs for better LARC Access

Webinar 4 Feb, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (AEDT)

This webinar will raise awareness of the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), including their effectiveness and suitability across life stages, while addressing common barriers to their use in rural settings. Through a practical case study, you’ll gain insights into patient counselling, clinical decision-making, and management approaches. The session will also outline pathways for upskilling through the AUSLARC scholarship program, which offers fully funded and travel support to help rural and remote GPs access accredited LARC training.

Learning outcomes

  1. Describe the mechanism of action, efficacy and benefits of LARCs.
  2. Apply clinical decision-making skills to assess patient suitability for different LARC methods.
  3. Identify pathways and available supports through AUSLARC scholarship program to enhance rural and remote GP participation in accredited LARC training.
Educational Activities
1.0
hours

This event is part of Rural Health Webinar Series. Events in this series are:

Presenters

Dr Sara Whitburn
Chair, RACGP Sexual Health Medicine Specific Interest Group and Medical Director, Sexual Health Victoria

Dr Sara Whitburn (she/her) is the Medical Director at Sexual Health Victoria and the Chair of the Sexual Health Special Interest Group of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. She was awarded her RACGP fellowship in 2009. Sara has diplomas in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Family Planning and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching. Sara completed a 6-month Academic GP registrar term and has worked in general practices and family planning clinics in the UK and Melbourne. She has specialised in Sexual and Reproductive Health since 2008 and is interested in genital health, menopause, and long-acting contraceptive provision and training in general practice.

Dr Romey Giles
MBChB, FRACGP, MForenMed, GC ClinEd

Dr Romey Giles (she/her) is a General Practitioner, Senior Medical Educator, and Forensic Medical Officer based in West Gippsland on Gunaikurnai Country. She works across Gippsland and Melbourne, specialising in women’s and sexual health, menopause care, contraception, abortion services, and gender-affirming medicine. With over a decade of experience in medical education, Romey is passionate about empowering both clinicians and patients through evidence-based information and shared decision-making. She currently serves as Senior Medical Educator – Training Pipeline Portfolio Lead (VIC) with the RACGP and is also a course facilitator with Monash University and Sexual Violence Response Training Australia.

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