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The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine aims for excellence in the standard of training and practice of Occupational Medicine in Australasia. Occupational Physicians are consultants in the effects of work on health and health on work, and strive continually for acceptable working conditions in all facets of industry. |
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Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
145 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000
ph: (02) 9256 9603
afoem@racp.edu.au
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AFOEM eNewsletter 15 May 2009 |
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Welcome to this week's edition of the AFOEM eNews.
A busy busy week ahead! We look forward to meeting you either at the Annual Training Meeting, College Ceremony, Faculty Dinner, and/or at Physicians Week.
These ebulletins are best viewed in html. Simply click on the item of interest (left) and you will be taken straight to that item.
An archive of all previous Newsletters (since 2002) are available on the Faculty website.
As always, if you would like to contribute an item to the next eNewsletter please email a paragraph to afoem@racp.edu.au by Tuesday of the publishing week.
Contact us
Executive Officer AFOEM
Andy Messner
(02) 9256 9602
Andrew.Messner@racp.edu.au
Fascimile: (02) 9247 8082
Administrative Officer AFOEM
Daniel Cheung
(02) 9256 9603
Daniel.Cheung@racp.edu.au
CPD Administrator | AFOEM, AFPHM & AFRM
Natali Vlatko
(02) 9256 9608
Natali.Vlatko@racp.edu.au
Project Officer | RACP Faculties & Chapters
Neridah Callaghan
(02) 9256 9636
Neridah.Callaghan@racp.edu.au
Disclaimer
Although AFOEM takes all reasonable steps to ensure this email does not contain malicious software, AFOEM does not accept responsibility for the consequences if any person's computer inadvertently suffers any disruption to services, loss of information, harm or is infected with a virus, other malicious computer program or code that may occur as a consequence of receiving this email.
Unless stated otherwise, this email represents only the views of the sender and not the views of AFOEM.
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Congratulations |
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Deane Southgate Award 2008
Each year, the trainee with the highest aggregate exam marks is awarded the Deane Southgate Award.
We are very happy to announce 2008's recipient of the award is Dr Michael Causer. Be sure to congratulate Mike on this achievement this coming week at Physicians Week.
New Fellows
We are also honoured to acknowledge fifteen new Fellows to AFOEM. Unfortunately with the College Ceremony venue being at its full capacity, many of us will be unable to be present. Our new Fellows are:
- Sarah Aldington (NZ)
- Edwin Butler (QLD)
- Michael Causer (NZ)
- Graeme Edwards (QLD)
- James Harman (NZ)
- Andrew Jeremijenko (QLD)
- Roger Lai (WA)
- Maria Mazaheri (QLD)
- Sandra McBurnie (NSW)
- Andrew Porteous (NZ)
- Karina Powers (WA)
- June Sim (WA)
- Lyndon Wall (QLD)
- Roy Wilkinson (VIC)
- Cathy Woolner (VIC)
Be sure to offer your congratulations should you happen to bump into them!
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2009 Faculty Dinner |
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2009 Faculty Dinner | Monday 18, May 2009
The 2009 Faculty Dinner will be held on Monday 18, May 2009 at the Royal Automobile Club of Australia (89 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000).
Please note that the Faculty Dinner is NOT the same as the RACP Physicians Week Dinner.
Dress code: Smart casual (no jeans or sneakers). Gentlemen must wear a collared shirt (sorry gents, hawaiian shirts do not count) however jacket and tie is not necessary.
If you have not already registered for the Faculty Dinner, please do so (especially if you are already coming for Physicians Week or Annual Scientific Meeting). We look forward to seeing you there to catch up and enjoy a night of great food and entertainment.
An updated flyer has been uploaded on the Faculty website. Please note that a vegetarian option is available but not advertised on the dinner menu. Rest assured that the venue will cater to your specified dietary requirements.
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Physicians Week & AFOEM ASM 2009 |
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17-20 May 2009 | Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
With Physicians Week 2009 just over a week away, time is running out to pre-register and save yourself time onsite. We encourage everyone intending to attend to register prior to Physicians Week 2009. Click here to save time and register now!
Tickets for the College Dinner will only be on sale until close of business Thursday 14 May 2009 and will not be available to purchase at Physicians Week 2009. We encourage you to purchase your tickets now to avoid disappointment. This will be an enjoyable night not to be missed.
We look forward to seeing you in Sydney for Physicians Week 2009!
Annual Scientific Meeting | 19-20 May, 2009
The 2009 ASM is held in conjunction with RACP Physicians Week. Registration for the ASM is only available through the Physicians Week.
In order to register and pay for the AFOEM ASM, select the "Two Day Registration (19-20, May 2009)" option. Please note that unlike previous years, registration for the 2009 ASM can only be done online through the Physicians Weeks Congress Managers (Tour Hosts Pty Ltd).
2009 Ferguson-Glass Oration
The Ferguson-Glass Oration recognises two of AFOEM most illustrious members: Professors William (Bill) Glass from New Zealand and David Ferguson (1920 – 2002) from Australia. The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine is indebted to Professors Glass and Ferguson for their contribution to the Faculty's development.
This year we are delighted to advise that Professor Bill Glass will be attending the oration and the ASM during Physicians week, as well as the Faculty dinner.
The 2009 Ferguson-Glass Oration will be presented by Professor Kyle Steenland on 'Principles in Environmental Medicine as Demonstrated by a Community Study of Exposure to Perfluoro-octanoic Acid (PFOA)'.
Kyle Steenland is a Professor in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga.
Prior to his work at Emory he spent 20 years at NiOSH conducting occupational epidemiologic studies. His work at Emory is focused on the health effects of PFOA, a fluorinated hydrocarbon which is widespread in the environment.
Professor Steenland is also working on neurologic diseases such as AD and PD, via the Emory Alzheimer Disease Research Center, as well as training researchers in environmental health in Chile and Peru.
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Dates For Your Diary |
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For a complete Faculty calendar, please visit the Faculty website.
AFOEM 2009 ATM
RACP Physicians Week 2009
RACP College Ceremony
- Sunday, 17 May 2009
- Bayside Auditorium A, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
- 4.00 - 6.00PM (Sydney local time)
AFOEM New Curriculum Information & Consultation Session
- Monday 18, May 2009
- 2.00PM - 4.00PM
- Hunter Room, RACP, 145 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
2009 AFOEM Faculty Dinner
AFOEM 2009 ASM in Conjunction with RACP Physicians Week 2009
- Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May, 2009
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW
- Program details to date
- Register here
AFOEM Annual Members Meeting 2009
AFOEM Council Meeting
- Thursday 21, May 2009
- 9.00AM - 5.00PM
- RACP NSW | Council Room, 145 Macquaire St, Sydney
Remote Area Trainees Teleconference
- Thursday 21, May 2009
- Midday - 1.30PM (Brisbane local time)
RACP Dean's Welcome Meeting
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External Events |
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Public Lecture by Don Nutbeam on Health Literacy
- Thursday 21, May 2009
- 4.00PM - 6.00PM
- Australian Graduate School of Management | UNSW | Randwick, Sydney
- Enter by Gate 11, Botany Rd
ACSQHC - One Day Workshop on Clinical handover
- Wednesday 27, May 2009
- 9.30AM - 5.00PM
- Rydges Perth, Hay & King St
- "Using Tools to Make Clinical Handover Safe"
- Registration (available online only)
- Further information contact: Sarah Dixon
Rural & Regional Physicians/Trainees Videoconference
- Friday 29, May 2009
- 2.00PM - 3.00PM (Central Time)
- Funded by the Australian Government through the SSRS program of the Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges
- Coordinated by AFRM
- Guest speaker: Prof Shane Houston
- Chair: Dr Howard Flavell
- Connection enquiries to: GTH Events
- General enquries to: Jayne Lakeland
Monash Certificate in Clinical Occupational Medicine
- Monday 22, June - Friday 26, June 2009
- Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (MonCOEH)
- Limited numbers only
- Registration and further details
- Registration closes Friday 22, May 2009
Preventive Health Summit 2009
Practical Occupational Health Surveillance Course
- Thursday 25 - Friday 26 June, 2009
- UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW
- 2 day course | 5 MOPS/CPD points
- Contact: Dr Kelvin Wooller or (02) 9385 6099
ANZSOM/AFOEM Hunter Valley Weekend Scientific Meeting
Health Insurance Summit
The Disability & Age Discrimination Law Reform Summit
ANSZOM 2009 ASM
- Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15, August 2009
- Hyatt Coolum Resort, QLD
- RE: Fit to work
- View the Flyer
SimTech Health 2009 Simulation Conference
- Monday 7 - Friday 11, September 2009
- Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, VIC
- RE: Beyond technical skills
- Click for further details
Know Cancer in the Workplace - National Forum
- Thursday 10, December 2009
- University House, Australian National University, Canberra
- Further information contact education@cancerwa.asn.au
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Position Vacant |
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Fit For Work, New Zealand
Fit For Work are seeking a vocationally registered occupational medicine specialist to join their consultancy on a full time basis, working normal business hours.
Fit For Work provide independent occupational medicine specialist assessments to a range of customers throughout New Zealand.
The role is ideally based from Central Otago and will involve manageable travel arrangements.
For information about Fit For Work, visit their website. For an informal discussion please contact Dr David Beaumont, Medical Director on +64 21 054 3 499 or by email (doctor@fitforwork.co.nz)
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Information Session on AFOEM Curriculum 2011 |
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Monday 18, May 2009 | Hunter Room, RACP NSW, 145 Macquarie Street, Sydney
The first draft of the new AFOEM Curriculum 2011 was reviewed within the Faculty in June/July 2008. Many changes were proposed and substantial changes were made. The second draft is now ready.
Although, of course, comments will be sought generally from trainees and Fellows of the Faculty, the Faculty Education Committee considered that the review process would be enhanced by forming a review panel. Those invited to join the panel would include Fellows who already have a strong involvement in Faculty education, new Fellows because of their recent experiences with training, trainees, two Fellows from sister Faculties, and others external to the Faculty whose organisations are influenced by the professional performance of Fellows.
The process for review of AFOEM Curriculum 2011 will be launched at a meeting at the office of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians at 145 Macquarie Street Sydney on Monday 18 May from 2 – 4 pm. Because the curriculum is a large document – in excess of 300 pages – the plan is to divide it into chunks for review, and to form sub-groups within the panel, each with a focus on one chunk. Of course, any panel member could comment on any part of the curriculum, but we considered the focussed approach would better respect the many other demands in people’s lives.
The closing date for comments will be Friday 3 July. Once the changes have been suggested and made, the third draft of AFOEM Curriculum 2011 will be forwarded to the Faculty Education Committee for acceptance. It will then be passed to the Education Deanery of the RACP. Further amendments may be required before it is submitted to the College Education Committee for ratification.
I invite you to attend the review launch on 18 May at the RACP offices, 145 Macquarie Street Level 3 Hunter room. I realise that this is short notice and, if you are unable to attend, we can communicate by phone and e-mail. I would be grateful of your participation in this process which is of central importance to the education of future occupational and environmental physicians. Afternoon tea will be provided. Please RSVP to Neridah Callaghan by 15 May 2009 (which is today!!!).
David Goddard
Education Project Officer
David.goddard@med.monash.edu.au
(03) 9903 0579
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Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme |
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Department of Health and Ageing
We would appreciate your assistance in supporting and encouraging the participation of practices in evaluating the next stage of the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme. The research is being undertaken in two phases.
For further information about the research please contact Tracey Rumble or Mary Warner on (02) 6289 7315.
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ESTP Reference Group |
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Not ESP, but ESTP (Expanded Settings for Specialists Training Program)
Prof Kevin Forsyth is seeking a representative from AFOEM on a reference group regarding the Expanded Settings for Specialists Training Program.
Please send your responses and/or enquiries to Kelly Weir.
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Know Cancer in the Workplace |
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Thusday 10, December 2009 | Canberra
A National Forum on Cancer and the Australian Workplace organised by the Cancer Coucil of Australia and the ACTU will be held on Thursday 10, December 2009 at the ANU, Canberra.
If you are an occupational health and safety professional, industry and worker representative, researcher, or public health professional, you should attend.
International keynote speaker: Pam Eliason from Massachusetts Toxic Use Research Program USA.
For further information contact education@cancerwa.asn.wa.
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Expressions of Interest |
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Regional Director of Training for NSW and ACT
Expressions of interest are invited for the position of Regional Director of Training NSW and ACT.
Please send a brief email outlining what you would bring to the position to Andy Messner by 22/05/09. As DoT, the positions are also members of the AFOEM Teaching & Learning Sub Committee.
The position will be appointed by the Chairs of T&L Sub Committee and Education Committee.
Outline of the position:
- Manage the operation of the training program within their respective region
- Approve the trainee's personal learning plan at commencement of program
- Appoint new Mentors and ensure that Mentors are aware of, and fulfil their roles
- Participate in T&L Committee meetings
- Facilitate the Faculty's training objectives at the regional level
The positions are for a two year term with option of reappointment.
If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Chair T&L Committee, Dr John Turner.
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RACP Dean's Welcome Meeting |
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Tuesday 26, May 2009 | RACP Victoria | Lv 2, 417 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne | 6.00PM - 8.30PM
The RACP Dean’s Welcome meetings are a CTC initiative to improve communication with College trainees, supervisors and the Dean in each state capital city in Australia and New Zealand.
The main focus is to discuss the Physician Readiness for Expert Practice (PREP) program - trainees and supervisors workshopped practical aspects PREP program, future College strategic plans, and changes to advanced training programs.
RACP warmly invites all Victorian trainees, supervisors and interested fellows to discuss the above issues and other concerns with Professor Kevin Forsyth.
Drinks and finger-food will be provided prior to the meeting.
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Arthritis Australia 2010 Research Grants |
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Closing Date for Applications: Friday 10, July 2009
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Ian O'Rourke Scholarship in Patient Safety |
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A Clinical Excellence Commission Initiative
The NSW Clinical Excellence Commission invites applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated graduates to undertake a program of full time health services research to improve patient safety and quality in indigenous health. It is envisaged that the research would culminate in the award of a PhD.
The scholarship is named in honour of the late Dr Ian O’Rourke AO, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Clinical Excellence, in his many roles in health as a surgeon, educator, academic and researcher. Dr O’Rourke was passionate about the work he undertook with Aboriginal communities, at the Redfern Medical Centre, in far north Queensland, and in the Northern Territory where he worked for five years.
A Ian O’Rourke Scholarship is awarded by the Clinical Excellence Commission every three years in New South Wales. The scholarship offers an annual stipend of $30,378 for three years study commencing in 2010. Applicants must reside within New South Wales for the duration of the scholarship.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. The successful applicant must be accepted into a PhD program at an accredited New South Wales institution before stipend remittances commence.
Applications close: Thursday 25, June 2009
Further information may be obtained by contacting:
Barbara Dundas on phone: (02) 9382 7606 or Barbara.Dundas@cec.health.nsw.gov.au.
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Request For Comments |
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Work Disability Policy
The Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Policy and Advocacy Committee, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has recently developed its Work Disability - Using Evidence for Better Outcomes policy.
The Faculty now invites you to give feedback on this important draft policy.
Specifically, comments are welcome on:
- What you consider are the most positive aspects of the document;
- What you consider are the least positive aspects of the document; and
- What aspects of the document you recommend changing.
Please take this opportunity to send in your own comments by email, letter or fax.
Please email your comments to: afoem@racp.edu.au. Alternatively, you can fax: +612 9247 8082, or post to:Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 145 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000
All submissions are due by Friday, 22 May 2009.
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Expression of Interest |
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Phase Two of the Opioid Prescribing Policy Working Group Until December 2009
In 2006 the College undertook the development of a policy on “Prescription Opioids” the fourth policy in a suite of policies on addiction medicine. This policy on “Prescription Opioids” has now been signed off by four Colleges; Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FPMANZCA), and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
The policy document is now in its second phase of development that is the implementation and dissemination phase. Consequently the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (AChAM) through the College Policy and Advocacy Committee (CPAC) are seeking nominations from members of the College to assist in the implementation and dissemination of the recommendations.
Members who have an area of expertise articulated in the policy are urged to apply. The working group will be time limited until December 2009 and most of the work will be conducted via teleconferences, videoconferencing and by email.
Draft Terms of reference for the Phase Two of the Opioid Prescribing Policy working group until December 2009
- To develop an implementation or action strategy using the recommendations from the policy document
- To monitor the recommendations from the April 2009 policy document on “Prescription Opioids”
- To report on activities and progress to the College Policy & Advocacy Committee (CPAC)
The working group will:
- Work with the formal position of the four Colleges on “Prescription Opioids”
- Provide a basis for any RACP public statements on “Prescription Opioids”
- Guide internal RACP policies and practices on “Prescription Opioids”
Click here to view the policy document
Please send your expression of interest to Mary Osborn by Sunday 17, May 2009.
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Return to Work |
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The Resource for Return to Work Professionals
Mary Wyatt and Anna Kelsey-Sugg have been putting together a draft Code of Ethics for Return to Work Coordinators. They would really appreciate feedback from AFOEM members (ideas, suggestions and critque).
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Research & Education Foundation Awards & Scholarships |
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Research Entry Scholarships
The Research Entry Awards are designed to assist Advanced Trainees or younger Fellows gain experience in clinical, epidemiological or basic research.
Applications close Monday 4 May, 2009.
Before submitting your application, please ensure you have read the ‘How to Apply’ section on page 6 of the 2010 College Awards Booklet.
Click for further details
Ruth Gledhill Grant 2009
Purpose: To further research into the ethical aspects of medicine, in particular CVD
Value: AUD $10,000
Eligibility: Fellows or Trainees
Applications close Monday 4 May, 2009.
Click for further details
Research Grants to Improve Rural Health
The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation in Queensland is calling for applications to compete for two seeding grants of $5,000 each to support health-related research relevant to practice and policy in Australia.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 30, April 2009.
Click here for further details
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Practical Occupational Health Surveillance Course |
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Thursday 25 - Friday 26 June, 2009 | UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW
This is a core course (SESC9630 Occupational Medicine) in the graduate programs in occupational medicine at The University of New South Wales: Graduate Certificate in Occupational Rehabilitation, Graduate Diploma and Masters in Science and Technology in Occupational Medicine.
Dr Kelvin Wooller, Occupational Physician, Senior Lecturer, School of Risk and Safety Sciences, UNSW will conduct the course at the Kensington campus, Sydney. This 2-day course is eligible for 5 MOPS points and is particularly suitable for occupational physician trainees or anyone wishing to update on a range of current occupational medicine issues or conduct occupational health surveillance. Medical practitioners who have successfully completed this course may apply to WorkCover NSW for authorisation to conduct statutory medical examinations.
Course topics:
- Information resources in Occupational Health Surveillance
- Principles of Occupational Health Surveillance
- Special issues in Occupational Health Surveillance (dermatitis, cancer, respiratory conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, noise and audiometry)
- Health surveillance in industry and pitfalls to avoid
Dr Wooller also lectures in the Basic Curriculum Course of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He will attempt to give an international perspective to the local and national issues discussed in the course. Other lecturers in the course will also contribute according to their particular areas of expertise.
For further information contact Dr Kelvin Wooller on (+61) 02 9385 6099 or alternatively K.Wooller@unsw.edu.au.
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Graduate Programs in Medical Education |
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Faculty of Medicine | Master of Medical Education | USYD
The Master of Medical Education is aimed at those who have an interest in medical teaching and learning or have an interest in educational research. It has been designed to meet the needs of working healthcare professionals within a professional community.
Click for further information
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ANZSOM ASM 2009 |
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Tuesday 11, August - Saturday 15, August 2009 | Hyatt Regency Coolum, QLD
For registration and further details: 1300 666 515 or anzsom@westnet.com.au
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Changed Your Contact Details Recently? |
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Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat
AFOEM hopes to maintain a lifelong relationship with you, but to do so it is important that we keep your up-to-date details. Please notify us if you have recently changed your contact details.
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