GPRs: remember to respond to your placement offers by 1 July!
No Images? Click here
27 June 2019
NTGPE CEO, Mr Stephen Pincus
RTON Chair announcement
We’re excited to announce NTGPE CEO, Mr Stephen Pincus, has been appointed as Chair of the Regional Training Organisation Network (RTON) group. Mr Pincus said RTON was committed to training GP registrars for fellowship and the primary healthcare workforce needs of all Australian regions.
“We will continue to work collaboratively with both ACRRM and RACGP to ensure high quality education and training for all registrars,” Mr Pincus said.
“Our key focus will be to support the smooth transition of GP training to the Colleges and to work with the Colleges, Department of Health and other stakeholders to increase GP registrar numbers in the AGPT program, particularly in under-serviced rural and remote areas.”
Congratulations, Stephen!
AIDA Conference 2019 abstracts closing soon
Abstract submissions for this year's AIDA Conference close Sunday 30 June, so if you're interested in presenting, time's ticking. Registrations will be open until midnight on 30 August.
Nominations open for AIDA Awards
Do you know an AIDA member who deserves recognition for their contributions towards improving health and life outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? Show your appreciation and nominate them for an award. Nominations close midnight on Sunday 28 July.
ANZPMEF2019 conference
The Canberra Region Medical Education Council and Canberra Health Services will be hosting the Australian and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum for the first time in 2019. Early bird registrations apply until tomorrow, Friday 28 June.
Abstract submissions for ANZPMEF2019 close tomorrow and may cover any topic related to the training of junior doctors, medical education and patient care, however preference will be given to abstracts that relate to the conference theme.
GP registrars: don't forget to respond to placement offers
The deadline for GP registrars to accept or decline placement offers from your nominated training posts is fast approaching. You need to to do this, along with submitting your NTGPE placement approval form via your placemeNT dashboard, by 8:00 am Monday, 1 July. GP registrars and training posts should expect to receive formal 2020 placement confirmations by 4:30 pm 4 July.
100% ACRRM StAMPS exam pass rate
Congratulations go to our all our ACRRM GP registrars who recently sat and passed their Primary Curriculum StAMPS examination this round. A 100% pass rate is a huge achievement, and we hope you have made time to celebrate.
Congratulations Dr Han Nyi Naing and Dr Yi New Tun
NTGPE sends our congratulations to Alice Springs-based GP registrars Dr Han Nyi Naing and Dr Yi New Tun, who recently welcomed their first child into the world — a baby daughter named Alice.
Changes for ACRRM exam prerequisites
A number of updates have been made to ACRRM exam pre-requisites, which will effect GPRs training towards their fellowship with this college. Prior to attempting Primary Curriculum StAMPS, all candidates must have:
- Passed the MCQ
- Successfully completed Mini CEX formative assessment and/or MSF
- Completed at least one formal StAMPS preparation activity either with ACRRM or their RTO.
These new requirements will be in place for all PC StAMPS examinations in 2020 and beyond. For more info, contact ACRRM Assessment Manager, Karen Connaughton, on 07 3105 8222 or K.Connaughton@acrrm.org.au.
Exam preparation webinar for IMGs
Dr Abdul, who is both an IMG and a GP fellow, will be presenting a webinar next week for International Medical Graduates preparing to sit the RACGP's Key Feature Problems exams. Webinar topics will include resources, tips, example exam questions, and a Q&A session.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Date: Tuesday 2 July
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM AEST
Cost: $25
New RACGP exam support resources available
The RACGP is offering a new series of exam support podcasts for GP registrars with exam information and answers to candidates' FAQs. It aims to assist registrars in preparing for exams by providing details about resources and prep sessions.
Top End Medical Society 2019 Charity Ball
Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Top End Medical Society Charity Ball, this year themed Iconic Bond. The mission for this year's ball (if you choose to accept) is to raise funds for, and awareness of, the Black Dog Institute.
Date: 20 July
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 122 Esplanade, Darwin
Dress code: Iconic Bond
Warm welcome extended to new GP supervisors
Last week NTGPE held a foundation GP supervisor workshop for eight new supervisors, who will be joining the ranks of NTGPE's highly skilled, passionate and experienced GPR mentors. Lead by Drs Hubert van Doorn, Bronwyn Carson, Lina Zbaidi and Justin Coleman, the workshops aimed to prepare these new GPSs for their mentorship experience to come.
