7 February 2019

Registrations are open for the “Close the Gap for Vision by 2020” National Conference 2019.  This year’s conference, themed Strengthen & Sustain, will highlight the advances being made in Indigenous eye health, and identify initiatives and challenges to sustain progress towards the goal of equitable eye care by 2020. Head to the conference website for information and tickets.

14 and 15 Mar | Alice Springs Convention Centre | Registrations close 28 Feb

GP registrars join orientation in Darwin

Some 27 GP Registrars joined the NTGPE Orientation in Darwin this week to participate in information sessions, self-reflection workshops and group discussions in preparation for their 2019 training terms. For those heading out to remote areas, we remind you to keep safe and reach out for help if it’s needed.

Extension to EOI period for Vorotek Vscope

The Expressions of interest period for the loan of the NTGPE Vorotek VScope for 2019.1 term has been extended.

This is an optical device that provides illumination and magnification and can assist with fine suturing, wound exploration, front-of-eye procedures, ENT examination and gynaecological procedures.

Please outline in 300 words or less why you, your future clinic and patients would benefit from the loan of this equipment for the coming term.

Submit your EOIs to leah.cawood@ntgpe.org by 24 February 2019. The successful candidate will be notified by shortly after this date.

2019 GP Registrar Handbook available

This year’s GP Registrar Handbook is now available. The handbook is an interactive document that links to all the websites, documents, policies and email contacts GP registrars need during their training.

Update to GP Registrar Subsidy Policy

There has been an update to the required documentation under the GP registrar subsidy policy, effective 4 February. The updates see GP registrars using their own vehicle for a respite break, relocation or course travel (where applicable), reimbursed travel costs based on a set rate for each kilometre travelled as defined by ATO. As evidence, the GP Registrar must provide fuel receipts that correlate to the journey: payment will not occur without the substantiation.

A further update to the policy: if GP registrars are cohabiting, only one can claim for rental and/or internet subsidy, not both.

GP Registrars should review the updated policy and make themselves familiar of eligibility criteria, time frames for submission of claims, and required supporting evidence for claims. If you are unsure if you are eligible after reading the policy, contact registrar@ntgpe.org to seek clarification prior to incurring any costs.

Make sure your ALS and CPR certs are up to date

Registrars sitting the 2019.1 exam cycle and expected to complete their training time at the end of the 2019.1 term (4 August 2019) are reminded to ensure they have a current ALS and CPR certification to meet RACGP requirements for fellowship.

Tip from a Fellow, Dr Than Oo

When training at Territory Medical in Nightcliff, Dr Than Oo spoke of the value of having this Wall Play Panel in his consult room; a great tool for keeping young children occupied and keeping keyboards, light switches and other delicate equipment "finger free".  If you’re interested in having a panel installed in your consult room, head to childfriendly.com.au to see the range.

Updates to the GP Registrar Supervisor Overview

The GP Registrar Supervisor Overview has been updated and can be found on the NTGPE website. The changes include:

• A link to the GPRA guidelines on in-practice teaching.
• Introduction to the new Practice Support for GP/PRRT1 term GP registrars, with a link to the full information on the NTGPE website.
• Removal of the teaching allowance from ESPs (no longer applicable).
• Inclusion of Release for Practice OSCE (18 Apr or 26 Sept) and/or Practice StAMPs (4 Apr or 12 Sept).
• Update to the new training location requirement.