No Images? Click here June 14 2018 Update on the GP training transitionThe Commonwealth Government has released a communique to inform stakeholders about the transition of GP training to The Royal College of General Practitioners and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. This statement confirms that NTGPE and the other RTOs will continue to perform their current program delivery functions and there will be no major reforms of the AGPT program during the transition. Read the full statement here. Barunga Festival - a celebration of music, sport and cultureNTGPE staff Kerry Ganley, Dr Olivia O'Donoghue and Richie Fejo were among the thousands at Barunga Festival over the long weekend. This year’s festival marked the 30 year milestone since Bob Hawke visited Barunga and delivered the Barunga Statement. Read more about the Barunga Statement here. The team ran a very successful sausage surgery activity which had kids lining up to learn surgery skills and get their bones painted. It provided a great opportunity to start conversations about health and the importance of visiting a GP. Well done team! Would you like to join a RACGP SA&NT committee?The RACGP SA&NT Education & Training Committee plays a key role in supporting RACGP members and practice staff in quality improvement and continuing professional development. RACGP SA&NT members with both a passion and experience in general practice education and training are encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Please click to view the Terms of Reference. Expressions of interest close Friday, June 15, 2018. For more information, please contact RACGP SA&NT on 08 8267 8310 or email sant.faculty@racgp.org.au. Dr Alan Walker Paediatric $5,000 Scholarship NOW OPENIs paediatrics your passion? Apply now for a $5,000 scholarship to upskill in the area of Indigenous paediatric health. Three scholarships available. For more information and to apply, click here. Applications close July 16. New short-term clinical position at Flinders NTMPThe Flinders NT Medical Program (NTMP) is seeking suitably qualified person/s to be part of our Darwin based clinical teaching team. This role is to support the teaching of clinical and communication skills in Year 2 of the Flinders Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. This role will suit a general practitioner who wants part-time teaching experience with a University. Applicants must have clinical qualifications (MBBS/MD). For more information about the role, please contact greg.raymond@flinders.edu.au or phone 0409 578 516 or (08) 8920 0262. Emergency registrars wanted!Top End Health is now seeking emergency registrars and residents to join the teams at Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital in August 2018 and February 2019. Competitive remuneration package, with relocation reimbursement, initial onsite accommodation and six weeks recreation leave annually. If you are interested, please contact Adrienne Deans, Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine 0408 034 216 or TEHSEMDocJobs.DoH@nt.gov.au. Training and professional development opportunitiesAlice SpringsRACGP social network event - tomorrow!Date: Friday, June 15, 2018 For more information and to register contact Jessica Fry 08 8267 8325 or email jessica.fry@racgp.org.au Administering Iron Infusion Intravenously - this weekend!The RACGP SA&NT is bringing the popular Administering Iron Infusion Intravenously accredited course to Alice Springs in June presented by Dr Danny Byrne, RACGP SA&NT Chair. Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018 Click here for more information or contact Jessica Fry to register 08 8267 8325 or email jessica.fry@racgp.org.au Rural & Remote Mental Health ExpoThis free event is aimed to spread awareness about mental health issues, suicide prevention and early intervention models. Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Register by June 18 Leadership skills for GP registrars and Senior CliniciansIn this session, you will develop leadership skills and confidence to implement and manage change within a clinical environment. Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Networking Session for GP registrars & Junior Medical OfficersFlinders NT Regional Training Hub invites interested GP registrars & JMOs to a networking session with motivational & informal talks with Dr. Sam Heard, Professor John Wakerman & others. Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 Register by June 18 to karen.montey@flinders.edu.au or (08) 8951 4772. DarwinRural & Remote Mental Health ExpoThis free event is aimed to spread awareness about mental health issues, suicide prevention and early intervention models. Date: Monday, June 25, 2018 Register by June 18 for breakfast or lunch session. Healthy Practice, Healthy Doctors - Practice Managers SeminarJoin this unique session about gaining strategies to creating a healthy workplace in clinical settings and find out more about the Doctors’ Health NT program. This session will be provided in Alice Springs via WebEx. More details here. Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Advanced Life Support - Level 1This ARC accreditated one-day course aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to manage the patient in the immediate period of crisis. Date: Saturday, July 21, 2018 Dermatology for GPsDate: Saturday, August 18, 2018 REST for the REST of 2018The calendar for the Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) course run by the ACRRM has been released for July to December 2018. Next course in the NT: Be quick to check out dates and register today to avoid missing out on your preferred time and location. View all available REST course dates and locations across Australia to the end of 2018 here. KatherineRural & Remote Mental Health ExpoThis free event is aimed to spread awareness about mental health issues, suicide prevention and early intervention models. Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Register by June 18 OnlineACRRM Webinar: Pain Management in Palliative CareThis 90-minute webinar with experienced Palliative Care Physician Dr David Saner will include theory and practical aspects of agents available. how to use them, and the drawback of their use. Date: Tuesday, 19 June, 2018 If you can't make the webinar, a recording will be made available on the ACRRM website after the event. |