Catch up on the latest news and updates from NTGPE. No Images? Click here 21 March 2019 NTGPE celebrates Close the Gap day with donation driveNow in its 10th year, today is Close the Gap day, which aims to improve health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This year NTGPE supported The Safe House in Ali Curung, with staff generously donating towels, linen, blankets, plastic containers, toiletries, cutlery and more. The generosity of NTGPE staff have made this year’s Close the Gap a huge success. Cultural Educator Elisabeth Heenan with donations ready to be delivered Applications due for recognition of prior learningGP registrars! You would have received an email on 14 March with key information about the recognition of prior learning (RPL) application process and links to relevant RPL policies and forms. RPL applications for RACGP and ACRRM GP registrars are due by Monday 15 April 2019. We recommend you start working on your RPL application now. Contact us at registrar@ntgpe.org if you have any questions about the process or the required supporting documentation. Note: applications need to be complete to avoid delays in processing. Registrations open for OSCE workshopThe OSCE workshop will be held at the NTGPE Darwin office on 2 April 2019 from 5:30pm–7:30pm. It will be run by Dr Olivia O'Donoghue and Dr Shivon Jain. Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP to rlo@ntgpe.org by 29 March 2019. Dr Shivon Jain (r) with GP registrars during an exam preparation evening Join our online exam study groupAll GP registrars eligible to sit their written exams in 2019.2 have been automatically enrolled into the online exam study group on myGPcommunity. The group provides GP registrars with the opportunity to practice cases, share resources and exam tips, and receive guidance from a senior medical educator. To access the group, log in to myGPcommunity, visit 'My Groups' and click on 'Preparation for RACGP/ACRRM written exams 2019.2'. Please contact registrar@ntgpe.org with any questions. Calling for EOIs: Registrar Advisory CommitteeThe Registrar Advisory Committee (RAC) are looking for registrars interested in becoming RAC representatives for Katherine, East Arnhem and Alice Springs regions. The RAC is made up of representatives from different regions, colleges and special interest groups who come together a few times a year with NTGPE to discuss issues affecting registrars in their regions. Express your interest at rlo@ntgpe.org. Registrar liaison officer Dr Simone Liddy Registrar liaison officer Dr Jeffrey Sia New RACGP CPR for GPs session announcedThis accredited workshop lead by Professor Hugh Grantham will provide attendees with an in-depth overview of basic life support (BLS) and components of advanced life support (ALS), practices in coordinated resuscitation, and refreshes basic electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm interpretation while discussing topical emergency presentations and recent changes in emergency practice. Date: Thursday 28 March 2019 Further information: Contact Jessica Fry, NT Representative on (08) 8267 8325 or via email at Jessica.fry@racgp.org.au *Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, numbers are capped. Early registration is encouraged. Ultrasound for GPs workshop in Alice SpringsThe ‘Introduction to point-of-care ultrasound for GPs’ workshop is a full-day, active learning module (ALM) that will increase your understanding of point-of-care ultrasound applications in the diagnostic process. This ALM is approved for all categories of the Rural Procedural Grants Program. Date: Saturday 6 April 2019 For more info, contact RACGP Rural on 1800 636 764 or at rural@racgp.org.au. Invitation to free RACGP networking eventThe RACGP SA & NT invites members and practice managers to attend the ‘RACGP Social Network – NT Health Agenda for General Practice in 2019’. This is a free networking event, and door prizes can be won on the night. Date: Thursday 11 April 2019 *Any non-RACGP members will need to email their RSVP to Jessica.fry@racgp.org.au. Katherine mobile officeThis week the NTGPE Mobile Office team are in Katherine for GP supervisor workshops, training post visits and a networking dinner. If you are attending the workshop or dinner, or see any of the crew around, make sure to say 'Hi'. Dr Kishan Pandithage presents at the Alice Springs mobile office, February 28 2019 Webinar: supporting registrars to manage advanced dementiaGP Supervisors Australia are hosting a webinar for GP supervisors to assist GP Supervisors to identify the particular characteristics and management of stage 3 (advanced) dementia. This webinar is suitable for GP supervisors at any experience level. Date: Tuesday 26 March 2019 |