ACRRM's September communiques
ACRRM comunique for September 2024: for more information visit acrrm.org.au
1. ACRRM members have elected Dr Rod Martin as their next President
Dr Martin, who lives and practices in Armidale, New South Wales, will take over from Dr Dan Halliday, whose two-year term will conclude at the College’s Annual General Meeting in October. Read more here
2. RMA24 Conference registrations are open - don't forget to lock in your place at GPSA's annual Supervisor Lunch!
Where is this year's conference? Garramilla (Darwin, NT) on Larrakia Country
When is it happening? 23 - 26 October, 2024
How do I avoid missing out? Visit the conference webpage here
3. Exciting New Australian Government initiative to support GP College Registrars and Fellows with access to AST training opportunities!
The Advanced Skills Training Posts Rural Generalist and General Practitioner Program (AST Program) is an Australian Government initiative administered by ACRRM. This exciting new program will provide support to ACRRM and RACGP registrars and Fellows in regional, rural and remote Australia to attain advanced skills.
The program will give access to innovative new Advanced Skills Training (AST)posts and utilise funding to support and attract doctors to these positions. Two full time AST posts will be funded annually in each State, with the Northern Territory awarded three posts annually, in 2024, 2025 and 2026. The intent of this program is to identify innovative training opportunities that develop the skills required by our rural communities and provide participants with a positive high quality training experience.
Not only are all AST disciplines supported under the GP Colleges’ curriculum (procedural and non-procedural), but AST posts may be in hospital, general practice community and non-general practice community training settings. This makes the AST program a unique opportunity to ensure rural communities have access to RGs and GPs with the right skills, in the right place.
If you have a registrar who may be interested in accessing one of these positions or you can identify the need for an AST post in your region please contact the ACRRM or RACGP representative in your state or email [email protected]
4. Supervisor webinar series
The ACRRM supervisor webinar series continues, with the following events open for registration:
Practice Support Series: Session 2 Funding, Interviewing and NTCER
Wed 11 Sept 2024 1:00PM AEST
Register here
This webinar will provide an overview of the available ACRRM pathway funding and include hints and tips for interviewing registrars as well as NTCER interpretation and implementation. Presented by ACRRM Fellowship Manager David York and GPSA Practice Management Lead Jen Flakemore.
Practice Support Series: Session 3 Fellowship requirements and Accreditation
Wed 02 Oct 2024 1:00PM AEST
Register here
This webinar will discuss Fellowship requirements and education release for different stages of training. We will also provide an overview of the training post accreditation process. Presented by: Natasha Murray (Training Programs Operations Coordinator), Trish Lennard (Training Program Advisor - NSW/ACT), Katrina Cordes (Accreditation Coordinator) and Trish Johnston (Accreditation Coordinator)
The College will upload recordings for these, and the Practice Support Series: Session 1 ACRRM Placement process and meet your Regional Team, shortly.
5. Qld supervisor networking event – Toowoomba
ACRRM is hosting a Supervisor Networking event on Thursday 5 September at the Spotted Cow, Toowoomba. ACRRM Supervisor Liaison Officer Dr James Ware will be there to answer questions and offer support.
ACRRM members can register here
6. AI in Healthcare position statement
The College has released its Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. The college recognises the potential benefits of AI, and the importance of integrating AI in a safe, ethical, and responsible manner which prioritised patient-centred care.