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Local Information Networking Knowledge
June 2007 Volume 28
Dr Peter Maguire I would like to acknowledge the support of WA members
WA Faculty Chair and encourage all of you to renew your membership for
2007–2008. I also warmly welcome new members to our
Our college has recently achieved
college. We are here to support you as you embark on your
a major milestone, attaining a
journey of general practice.
record membership of over 17 000
WA staff and board members would like to congratulate
members, including 13 000 GPs.
Malvina Nordström on her official appointment as State
I am proud to report that although
Manager. It has been a busy and challenging year for the
WA is one of the smaller faculties,
team, and Malvina’s amazing level of support and leadership
we have had significant growth
has ensured that everything has run as smoothly as possible.
over the past year – with nearly 300 new members. I am
Thank you and congratulations Malvina!
delighted to announce that the college’s financial strength
A special thank you also goes to all examiners, patients
during this time has enabled us to provide you with the most
and staff who helped make the 2007.1 examination a success
valuable membership package ever, with benefits and services
– we couldn’t have done it without you!
for 2007–2008 members valued at over $975.
By renewing your membership by 30 June 2007, you will
receive a free copy of the Australian medical handbook,
valued at $145. Membership packages continue to deliver
excellent member benefits such as the RACGP QA&CPD
Program, the check Program, gplearning – our online CPD
education service, and an extensive range of free clinical
resources available through MyGeneralPractice and the
college website. Please note that membership packages are
for registered medical practitioners and that affiliate and
student packages vary. WA Faculty staff
Food for thought The series consists of four workshops, aimed at upskilling
GPs in the application of evidence based medicine in areas
Following the success of the 2006 art series, the faculty will of educational need. Topics include food allergies, obesity
host a food series running from August – November 2007. and surgery, health in pregnancy and coeliac disease and
using the art series concept, this active learning module will irritable bowel syndrome.
link medicine with food. Each session will involve a cooking 30 QA&CPD Category 1 points for the 2005–2007
demonstration, presentations from dieticians and specialists, triennium apply. More information is available
and a demonstration on evidence based medicine using at www.racgp.org.au/waevents. ■
MyGeneralPractice.
Tea break…
It was a pleasure to recently host a morning
tea for David Wright, RACGP CEO, Dr Vasantha
Preetham, President, Dr Peter Maguire and
Malvina Nordstrom. WA staff enjoyed the rare
opportunity to discuss the college’s strategies
and plans for the year ahead.
l–R: Malvina Nordstrom, Dr Vasantha Preetham, Dr Peter Maguire
and David Wright
The RACGP WA FACulTy NewsLink
Fellowship Each year the faculty holds a ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the
achievements of its most recently ratified fellows, life members and other award
cocktail recipients. The fellowship awards night is always a highlight of the year and a
fantastic evening of celebration and collegiality.
ceremony 2007 The 2007 ceremony will be held on Saturday 1 September at the Art Gallery,
Central TAFE, Northbridge. Invitations and further details will be available soon.
Emergency life support skills
Because they are not an every day occurrence, emergency
situations can prove to be challenging for doctors and their
staff. On Saturday 18 August, the RACGP will deliver the
successful ElSS workshop in Perth.
To complement the workshop, we have introduced two
National Rural new workshops: a half day basic life support skills and a half
Faculty NEWS day refresher life support skills workshop.
For more information or to register for any of these
courses, please call the faculty on 08 9489 9555 or visit
Dr Chris Mitchell www.racgp.org.au/waevents. ■
NRF Chair and RACGP Vice President
I am pleased to announce NRF membership has reached Grand round
over 5200 for the 2006–2007 financial year – an increase General practitioners, general practice registrars and medical
students are invited to participate in this series of GP grand
of 22% on last year. This outcome has encouraged the
rounds in July – November 2007. Hear specialist evidence,
NRF Board and staff to continue working effortlessly
discuss cases and learn strategies to help you manage day-to-
in order to meet the needs of our rural members. day work challenges in an interactive, facilitated small group
We have recently expanded FARGP ‘frequently asked learning environment.
questions’ on the website – visit www.racgp.org.au/rural/ QA&CPD Category 1 points for the 2005–2007 triennium
fargp/faqs for more information. have been applied for. More information is available at
www.racgp.org.au/waevents. ■
WA Faculty and National Rural faculty at the WACRRM conference
The theme of the annual WACRRM conference
held in April was The who, what and Y of men’s
health. The faculty shared a booth with the NRF
at the trade fair. Two hundred GPs from rural
and remote areas of WA were at the conference,
along with their families. WACRRM conferences
provide the best opportunity for the faculty to
meet rural members based across our expansive
state and discuss a range of issues they face
in their practice. ■
Pauline Curtis, NRF chats with Dr Duncan Dobunaba of Derby
The RACGP WA FACulTy NewsLink
Pretty and inviting
Anita O’Brien
International Medical Graduate Support Officer trained doctors in WA. The paper quotes:
What a delight it was to recently visit Perth! The city’s beauty ‘Overseas trained doctors need to be
was matched by the warm welcome and friendliness of the viewed as colleagues and community
WA Faculty staff. Dedication, commitment and hard work members contributing to solutions –
are evident at the faculty. Add to that Malvina’s teamwork not outsiders contributing to problems.’
approach to meet the demands they face – I believe they This statement aligns perfectly with the purpose
can achieve anything! of the AMC Bridging Course which is to assist and prepare
The ‘raison d’être’ for my visit was to review the delivery international medical graduates on their journey toward
of the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Bridging Program becoming valued members of the medical workforce
and meet our WA medical educators. I was pleased to meet in Australia.
course participants and attend sessions to gain a greater Discussions with WACRRM’s Dr Olga Ward had a positive
understanding of the advantages, as well as the challenges outcome. I was able to promote AMC online learning and
of the program. gain sponsorship from WACRRM for six participants in the
I was fortunate to meet Professor Max Kamien, Provost of current MCQ ‘online only’ course.
the WA Board. He provided me with his October 2006 paper Thank you to all the staff in Perth, including all AMC
which reviews the long history and experiences of overseas medical educators, for a great time in a beautiful city.
Beth McEwan, RACGP WA with Dr Ina Kolle of Broome
Rural connections Dr Peter Maguire (centre) enjoys May Day with general practice registrars
Members of the WA team were fortunate to travel to Broome
in May for the annual WACRRM/Kimberley Division CPD
WAGPET May Day
Weekend. Malvina Nordström, Beth McEwan and Dr Tim Koh The annual WAGPET ‘May Day’ is an open day for general
enjoyed a busy weekend in beautiful sunny Broome. practice registrars, GP supervisors and practice managers
Malvina and Tim presented on new RACGP initiatives to to learn more about GP training placements for 2008. WA
support rural GPs, including discussion of the MAP program, staff and board members mingled with registrars and GPs,
and Beth presented an update for GPs on the 2008–2010 answering questions about examinations and the various
QA&CPD framework. The conference was an active learning services available to college members.
module, which was approved for the emergency medicine
training grant. ■
AMH in hard copy – free!
Join the RACGP or renew your membership before 30 June 2007
to receive your free Australian medicines handbook 2007 in hard
copy, valued at $145*
Call 800 66 or visit www.racgp.org.au/membership
* Offer available to Australian registered general/medical practitioners only
who join the RACGP or renew their RACGP membership prior to 30 June 2007.
The RACGP WA FACulTy NewsLink
Important changes to mental health
CPD requirements
Due to recent changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule
(MBS) and the Better Outcomes in Mental Health Care
New triennium information sessions program, ‘level 1’ GPs no longer have a specific CPD
25 July, 22 August and 26 September (attend one only) requirement in mental health. However, ‘level 2’ GPs
continue to have a CPD requirement in mental health, relating
These sessions will inform education providers and
to the focused psychological strategies they are registered to
their education activity representatives about the new
provide. level 2 GPs need to meet their requirement before
2008–2010 triennium including changes to the QA&CPD
31 December 2007 to retain registration into the 2008–2010
program. If you would like to attend, please contact
triennium.
Beth McEwan at the faculty on 9489 9512 or email
Despite the change in policy for level 1 GPs, the General
beth.mcewan@racgp.org.au.
Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC)
encourages GPs to participate in mental health CPD that is
relevant to their practice. The MBS also strongly recommends
Positions vacant that GPs using mental health item numbers ensure that they
Travel medicine clinic have completed training in mental health care approved
Enthusiastic, adventurous, and well travelled doctor by the GPMHSC. ■
is required for a travel medicine clinic (noncorporate
practice) in the CBD. A great working environment and Calendar of events
training is provided. For further information email Grand round 1 Thursday 5 July
colleen@travelmed.com.au. Infection control and Saturday 7 July
Hills Practice for sale pandemic planning
A boutique practice of three GPs, situated only 25 workshop
minutes from the Perth CBD, and eligible for area of Food series 1 Wednesday 15 August
need concessions. Relocation bonus of up to $30 000
Emergency life support Friday 17 and
is available to a city GP or registrar. Housing is available.
skills workshop Saturday 18 August
For further information, telephone the practice manager
on 08 9255 2227. Fellowship and awards Saturday 1 September
ceremony (combined with
GP required for Sorrento practice
the annual general meeting)
A GP is required 16 July – 18 September for this small
surgery. Remuneration is fully negotiable. Please Grand round 2 Saturday 9 September
contact Dr Ricciardo on 9246 1455. Food series 2 Wednesday 12 September
Food series 3 Wednesday 17 October
Apologies from the Statewide Obstetric Support unit Grand round 3 Thursday 1 November
The Perinatal depressive and anxiety disorders: clinical Food series 4 Wednesday 14 November
guidelines booklet was recently distributed. There is an
error on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale which For more information or to register for these events,
affects the scoring of the questionnaire. Page 23, item 5 please contact the faculty on 08 9489 9555 or visit
RACGP WA Red Tape:Layoutbefore it.
should have an asterisk 1 16/05/2007 2:49 PM Page 1 www.racgp.org.au/waevents.
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