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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 13 March 2009 |
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It's Friday! Welcome to this week's edition of the AFOEM eNews
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.
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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Dates For Your Diary |
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For a more detailed AFOEM calendar, please visit the Faculty website.
NSW/SYD Trainee Meeting
- Monday 16, March 2009
- RPAH, Seminar room 2.1
- 5.30 - 7.00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
- RE: AFOEM compentency - Management
- Dr David Goddard to discuss cirriculum and planning for exams
- Further details: Naresh Verma or Reem Mina
P&A Committee Teleconference
- Tuesday 17, March 2009
- 5.00 - 6.00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
Remote Trainee Teleconference
CPD/MOPS For 2008 Submission Deadline
- Wednesday 30, March 2009
- Online submisison of points from MyCPD
- Access requires online login/password (contact the Faculty if you do not have member's access to the Faculty website)
Trainee Annual Subscription (Early Bird) Deadline
AFOEM 2009 ATM
- Saturday 16 - Sunday 17, May 2009
- Kerry Packer Education Centre, Auditorium, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW
- Flyer and Registration Form
- Program overview available shortly
RACP Physicians Week 2009
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
RACP College Ceremony
- Sunday, 17 May 2009
- Bayside Auditorium A, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney
- 4.00 - 6.00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
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External Events |
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Pathology Update (RCAP)
- In conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
- 13-15 March 2009
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour
- Further details available from RCPA
Depression Post Stroke Videoconference
- Friday 20, March 2009
- 1.00 - 2.00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
- Speakers: Maree Hackett & Dr Michael Pollack
- Registration & details: Jayne Lakeland
- For rural and remote clinicians
First ALMA Conference
- Friday 20, March - Sunday 22, March 2009
- Manly Pacific Hotel, NSW
- Keynote address by Dr Norman Swan (ABC Health Report)
- Conference bookings and for further details: ALMA-INC
Infectious Diseases Workshop
Emergency Management of Severe Burns Workshop
- For rural Fellows and Trainees - Numbers are limited!
- Saturday 28, March 2009 | Launceston, TAS
- Saturday 4, July 2009 | Bendigo
- Saturday 10, October 2009 | Cairns, QLD
- Further details and registration: rural@racp.edu.au
AMA NSW Health Medical Careers Exhibition
- Saturday 4, April 2009
- 10.00AM - 4.00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
- "Shannon Room", AJC Convention Centre, Royal Randwick Racecourse
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
ANSZOM 2009 ASM
- Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15, August 2009
- Hyatt Coolum Resort, QLD
- RE: Fit to work
- View the Flyer
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Welcome To New Trainees |
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New Kids On The Block
The Faculty would like to welcome and introduce three new members to the AFOEM training program. From NSW we welcome Dr Cecelia Mudbidri and Dr Leila Coelho. And from VIC, we welcome Dr Vinay Rane into our ranks.
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Have You Lodged Your MOPS/CPD Points? |
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Date due: Monday 30, March 2009
As of writing, 77 out of 347 FAFOEM have submitted their MOPS/CPD points for 2008.
This is a reminder to all that the due date for all MOPS/CPD points acquired between January 2008 and December 2009 is coming up soon! MOPS/CPD points may be submitted online via the Faculty website. Member access is required. For any enquiries please contact Natali Vlatko on (02) 9256 9608.
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2009 AFOEM Demographics Study |
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Go into the draw for a chance to win one of three copies of J. LaDou's "Current Occupational And Environmental Medicine 4th Ed".
Thank you to all those who have already participated in the online survey. We have so far a 25% response rate. The closing date is fast approaching!
The aim of this study is to provide precise information on the Fellows and Trainees that make up the Faculty. This information will help provide insight into the current state of the Faculty, the future direction and the training needs of the Faculty. The 2009 AFOEM Demographics Study is different from the previous RACP survey, in that we have designed it to focus specifically on the needs of our Faculty’s Fellows and Trainees.
The responses to this study will be anonymous. The results of this study will be presented at the 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting (Wednesday 20, May 2009) and may be partially published on the Faculty website before then.
Fellows and Trainees who complete the 2009 AFOEM Demographics Study will go into a draw for a chance to win one of three copies of Joseph LaDou's "Current Occupational And Environmental Medicine: Fourth Ed" - as long as an 70% response rate has been achieved.
Click here to begin the online questionnaire.
Closing date: Friday 20, March 2009
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Expressions of Interest |
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AFOEM Chair Continuing Professional Development Committee
Expressions of interest are requested for the position of Chair CPD (CCPD), as the current Chair Dr Ian Gardner is resigning from the position.
Please send a brief email outlining what you would bring to the position to Andy Messner by Wednesday 25, March 2009. The CCPD will be appointed by the President of the Faculty, the Chair of the Education Committee and the Dean, Education Deanery.
Outlining the position:
- Chair and guide the Faculty CPD Committee.
- Oversee the annual audit of MOPS points for the Faculty
- Be a member of the Faculty Education Committee and participate in four committee meetings a year.
- Be a member of the College Education Committee Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on CPD and participate in 2 EAG meetings a year.
- Ensure that all aspects of education related to CPD meet the requirements of the Faculty Education Committee, and the requirements of the AMC CPD processes and Board endorsed policies.
- Coordinate liaison with the RACP on CPD matters.
The position is a two year term.
The current CCPD, Ian Gardner would be happy to be contacted to discuss the position further with interested applicants.
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Physicians Week 2009 |
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Early Registration Deadline Closing Soon | 17-20 May 2009 | Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
With an exciting program in development, Physicians Week 2009 will be an interesting and educational Congress to expand your knowledge, expertise and to enhance friendships with your colleagues. Visit the website for more information on the program, social functions and tours available. The early registration deadline for Physicians Week 2009 is 21 March 2009. Online registration is encouraged. Register now so you don't miss out on these discounted fees!
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney in May 2009!
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AFOEM ATM, ASM & Faculty Dinner 2009 |
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2009 Faculty Dinner | 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). Limited seating is available. Registration for the Faculty Dinner will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Annual Training Meeting | 16-17 May, 2009
Please note that due to venue capacity, for the time being, the 2009 ATM will be limited to Trainees and Educational Supervisors (eg, Mentors).
A program schedule and overview will be added shortly and an updated Flyer will be uploaded to the Faculty website.
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. Early bird registration closes 21 March 2009. Please note that unlike previous years, registration for the 2009 ASm can only be done online.
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Practical Occupational Health Surveillance Course |
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25-26 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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Code of Professional Conduct |
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Report of the Consultation for the Good Medical Practice
The Report of the Consultation for the consultation on the Good Medical Practice: Code of Professional Conduct is now available.
The next draft of the code will be available in late April 2009 via the Good Medical Practice website.
Thank you to all the Fellows and Trainees who contributed their views to the consultation process.
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Depression Post Stroke - Videoconference |
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Friday 20, March 2009 | 1.00-2.00PM (Sydney Time | UTC+10)
The Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM) invites you to this one hour videoconference. This proejct is supported by the Support Scheme for Rural Specialists (SSRS), a joint initiative of the Commonweath Department of Health and Ageing and the Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges.
For registration or other enquiries, please contact Jayne Lakeland.
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ANZSOM ASM 2009 |
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Research Fellowships & Scholarships Awards 2010 |
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In addition to the awards published in the "Research Fellowships & Scholarships Awards for 2010" publication, the following awards are available:
Sevier Staff Research Fellowship 2010
- Closing: 29th June 2009
- Purpose: To further research in internal medicine or paediatrics
- Value: AUD $10,000
- Eligibility: Fellows or Advanced Trainees of the RACP or its Faculties or Chapters (awardees will be less than 5 years from the award of their higher degree or less than 2 years after return from overseas; provide salary support; other support such as laboratory setup costs or a short term Research Assistant appointment)
- Tenable: Australia
The Fellowship is made available by a grant from staff of Servier Laboratories Pty Ltd.
Ruth Gledhill Grant 2009
- Closing: 4th May 2009
- Purpose: Further research into the ethical aspect of medicine, in particular CVD
- Value: AUD $10,000
- Eligibility: Fellows or Advanced Trainees of the RACP or its Faculties or Chapters in Australia and New Zealand
- Priority: To undertake research or training overseas
The Fellowship is made available by a grant from Miss Ruth Gledhill
For more information or to obtain an application form, please contact the Research Grants Administrator via email or visit the College website.
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Volunteers Needed |
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Saturday 4, April 2009 | Shannon Room, AJC Convention Centre, Royal Randwick Racecourse
The College has again agreed to sponsor a booth at this year's AMA(NSW)/NSW Health Medical Careers Exhibition. The Medical Careers Exhibition is aimed at medical students and junior doctors to provide information on the various training programs and specialties available. This is the fourth year that the AMA(NSW) has held this Exhibition and last year it was attended by around 450 students, doubling the number attending in previous years. The RACP booth was very popular with students requesting information on their career direction as well as what was required in the various aspects of College training. A limited number of copies of the Requirements for Physician and Paediatric Training Handbook were printed from the College website and were extremely popular, both with the trainees and the physicians manning the booth. We are planning to have more promotional information available
for this year's Exhibition.
Volunteers are needed to man the booth
Download the flyer (PDF | 1.10MB)
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ALMA Lifestyle Medicine Conference |
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Continuing Professional Development Grant |
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The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) grant is an initiative set up by the RACP to promote and support educational initiatives for Fellows' CPD. The grant is intended as a seed fund to provide financial assistance for the organisation of an educational activity or set of acitivites for a community of Fellows that contribute to the CPD of Fellows. The grant is not intended to cover all costs involved.
All Fellows of the College from the Divisions, Chapters and Faculties are eligibile to apply for a grant.
Note: This fund is intended to support organisation of CPD activities for a community of Fellows (e.g., regional scientific meetings, updates, etc) and not for individual Fellows CPD undertaking.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the 2009 CPD grant application kit, please contact the CPD unit of the Education Deanery via email Christine Jusuf or phone 02 8247 6239.
Closing date for applications is 31 March, 2009. Applications received beyond this date will not be considered.
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CPD Grant Available For Remote Specialists |
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The Support Scheme for Rural Specialists (SSRS) is now calling for applications for CPD grants of up to $5,000. These grants are available to support individual medcial specialists access to education and professional learning opportunities, who are living and working in towns and regions classified as Rural Zone 2-3 or Remote Zone 1-2, according to the "Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Areas Classification" (RRMA).
For further information, please visit the SSRS website.
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Lucy F Falkiner Fellowship 2009 |
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Applications close: 30 March 2009
The Medical Foundation at the Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney is calling for applications for the 2009 Lucy F. Falkiner Fellowship. Further details available here.
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Call For NHRMC Peer Reviewers |
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For Committee Members
NHMRC invites researchers to register as potential NHMRC assessors, to be considered for membership of one of a peer review panel in 2009.
The effectiveness and sustainability of NHMRC peer review processes depends on researchers with excellent track records and wide-ranging expertise in Australian and international health and medical research fields.
While many researchers have recently provided NHMRC with updated contact details, all health and medical researchers are asked to return the completed NHMRC Peer Review Participation Form. Details and the form can be downloaded here.
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For Rural Fellows and Trainees |
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Emergency Management of Severe Burns Workshop
This one-day workshop is being held in Launceston on Saturday 28 March 2009. It is part of an SSRS (Support Scheme for Rural Specialists) project and is being coordinated by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Course fee is $110.
The workshop will also be held in Bendigo on 4 July and in Cairns on 10 October.
Numbers are limited.
For further details or registration form, please e-mail rural@racp.edu.au
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Exploring Demand in Acute Care |
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Expressions of Interest
Are you interested in finding solutions to demand in acute care settings? Do you work in a hospital or another provider that interfaces with acute services?
Further details available here.
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