Round one 2020 placement applications open soon
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16 May 2019
New NTGPE board member Professor Jonathan Craig
NTGPE board welcomes Professor Craig
Vice-President and Executive Dean of the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University Professor Johnathon Craig was appointed to the NTGPE board on 9 April 2019. He is a practising paediatric nephrologist and clinical epidemiologist, and is especially committed to improving health outcomes for chronic kidney disease sufferers, children and Aboriginal people.
RACGP Rural awards nominations open
RACGP's Rural awards recognise outstanding achievements and exceptional individuals for their contribution to rural general practice. Categories include the Brian Williams award, the Medical Student Bursary award, the Rural Registrar of the Year award and the Community Project of the Year award. Nominations close 17 June, so head to the RACGP website today to vote for our deserving Territory GPs.
Register now for a great day on the green
Registrations have opened for the Darwin 2019 NAIDOC Golf Day, which is part of national celebrations that recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Date: Wednesday 10 July 2019
Time: 10:30 am registration, 12:00 pm tee off
Cost: $320 per team
4 people per team – limited teams
For info, click the flyer thumbnail or contact Mark on 0427 270 816 or at mark.motlop@larrakia.com.au.
Save the date: placement applications open 23 May
With round one placement applications for 2020 opening next week, now's the time for GP registrars to preview available training post placements. Just log into your GP Tracks profile to view the training post profiles so you're well placed to start your applications, which will be open from 23 - 30 May.
Prepare for your written exams with GPRA
GPRA will be sharing tips and hints at their upcoming event about what you need to know about your upcoming AKT, KFP and MCQ exams. You will hear from a clinical educator and RACGP examiner, and a recent successful ACRRM candidate. You'll also be presented with sample questions and have the chance to pose questions to the expert panel.
When: 6:00 pm for a 6:30 pm start, Wednesday 12 June
Cost: In person: $40 (light dinner and refreshments included) | Live stream: $30
Where: GPTQ Offices, Unit 1/32 Billabong Street, Stafford, QLD
ACRRM courses come to Darwin
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) will be running a full-day accredited Advanced Life Support course in Darwin. The course is designed to meet the needs of GPs in the management of common emergencies in rural practice.
Date: 3 August
Location: Oaks Elan, 31 Woods St, Darwin
ACRRM is bringing their Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) course to Darwin. The course was created by rural doctors for rural doctors to ensure GPs have the skills and confidence to deal with emergency situations confidently and competently.
Date: 23–24 November
Location: Oaks Elan, 31 Woods St, Darwin
Behind the scenes with remote GP supervisors and registrars
We recently had the chance to interview NTGPE medical educator and GP supervisor, Dr John Kelly, about his innovative approaches to remote GP supervision in the Laynhapuy Homelands near Gove. While visiting Gove, we also caught up with inspiring young GP registrars, Dr Bernadette Hader and Dr Rhys Harding, to talk to them about their experiences working and training in the NT. Stay tuned for the videos and blog articles; in the meantime enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos.
