Welcome to this week's edition of the AFOEM eNews

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Recent editions of the AFOEM eNewsletter:

• February 13, 2009
• February 6, 2009 
• January 30, 2009

An archive of all previous Newsletters (from 2002) are available on the Faculty website.

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Upcoming Events & Meetings

Detailed calendar can be viewed via the Faculty website.

Hunter Region Scientific Meeting

• Thursday 26, February 2009
• 6:00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
• 5/500 High St, Maitland NSW
• RE: Cardiac fitness
• Further details: Maurice Harden

WOMIG 2009 Workshop

• Friday 27, February - Sunday 1, March 2009
• Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand
• Further details and registration: Claude Preitner
• Registration form (PDF | 10KB)

Musicus Medicus

• Sunday 8, March 2009
• 2.30PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
• Verbrugghen Hall, Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie St, Sydney
• Booking details: City Recital Hall Angel Place Box Office 02 8256 2222

WHO Millennium Development Goals Seminar

• Monday 9, March 2009
• 1:30-3:30PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)
• RACP, Education Centre, Lv8, 52 Phillip Street, Sydney
• RE: WHO Millennium Development Goals for Child & Adolescent Health and WHO regional priorities for Asia Pacific

Technology in Medicine Roadshow

• Thursday 12, March 2009
• Microsoft Theatre, Microsoft Pty Ltd, 1 Epping Rd, North Ryde, NSW
• 11.30AM-2.00PM (Sydney time | UTC+10)

Infectious Diseases Workshop

• Saturday 21, March 2009
• Mirvac Quay West Hotel, Brisbane
• Topics include: travel medicine, TB, zoonoses
• Further details: Dr Therese McGrath or on (07) 3404 8162

ANSZOM 2009 ASM

• Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15, August 2009
• Hyatt Coolum Resort, QLD
• RE: Fit to work

Dates For Your Diary

For a more detailed AFOEM calendar, please visit the Faculty website.

Trainee Annual Subscription (Early Bird) Deadline

• Tuesday 31, March 2009
• Forms available from Documents & Forms

CPD/MOPS for 2008 Submission Deadline

• Thursday 30, April 2009
• Online submission of points from MyCPD
• Access requires online login/password (contact the Faculty if you do not have member's access to the Faculty website)

AFOEM 2009 ATM

• Saturday 16 - Sunday 17, May 2009
• James Packer Auditorium, RPA Hospital, Camperdown, NSW
• Full details of program schedule and fees released shortly

RACP Physicians Week 2009

• Sunday 17 - Wednesday 20, May 2009
• Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW
• Program details
• Registration

AFOEM 2009 ASM in Conjunction with RACP Physicians Week 2009

• Tuesday 19 - Wednesday 20 May, 2009
• Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW
• Full details of program schedule and fees released shortly

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)

New Communications Procedure

Improving the flow of information to Fellows and Trainees is critical to the effective and efficient running of the Faculty. One method of improving the flow of information is to communicate information from committee meetings to faculty membership. At the AFOEM Council meeting of 28 November 2008 it was agreed to communicate information from committees to the faculty. The following procedure outlines what will be communicated, how it will be communicated, and to whom.

Communication from Committees to the Faculty Procedure (PDF | 22KB)

Advanced Notice

AFOEM Workforce Survey

A web-based survey will be sent out to all members of the Faculty in the next few weeks. 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 some insignt into the current state of the Faculty, the future direction and the training needs of the Faculty.

The responses to this survey will be completely confidential. The results of this survey will be presented at the 2009 Annual Training Meeting and may be partially published on the Faculty website before then.

Position Vacant

Medical Officer - Newcastle, NSW

Our client is an established & highly reputable employer is seeking a qualified Medical Practitioner for an Occupational Health Doctor role conducting pre-employment assessments, health assessments and providing medical and consulting services to industry as needed. Benefits include:

• Lucrative remuneration package
• Company vehicle (for private use)
• Free parking
• Brand new treatment facility fitted with the latest resources
• Fully maintained rooms with full administrative support
• Allied Health professionals and fully maintained Gym on-site
• Insurances paid by employer, no BAS or Tax statements, no PAYG to manage!

Best of all this is a 9 - 5, Monday to Friday job with NO Weekend work. With full time or part time options this is a great opportunity to have a great stress free job and enjoy the fantastic lifestyle the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie have to offer!

Contact Sheelagh McKenzie Recruitment today on 02 4927 7555 or email your resume to: careers@sheelaghmckenzie.com to find out more about this great opportunity.

History of Medicine Library Lecture Series

The History of Medicine Lecture Series begins this year on March 9 with  Professor Cate Storey of Royal North Shore Hospital speaking on Phrenology.

“AN ELDORADO OF QUACKERY” – THE PRACTICE OF PHRENOLOGY IN NEW SOUTH WALES

Phrenology, introduced to Europe by Franz Gall in the early 19th century, enjoyed both popularity and notoriety in medical and lay communities. This "science of the mind" proposed that one's moral and intellectual capacities could be determined by bumps on the skull.

In some circles phrenology became influential on the concepts of criminology, ethnology and anthropology. In this lecture the practice of Phrenology in New South Wales will be traced from its influence on management of the criminal and the insane, to lingering effects on vocational guidance practices in the 20th century.

The lecture will be held at 6.30pm at the Education Centre, Level 8, 52 Phillip Street Sydney. Wine and cheese will accompany discussion afterwards. Entry is $10 and bookings are essential on (02) 9256 5413 or Liz.Rouse@racp.edu.au

Event

Technology in Medicine Roadshow
Microsoft Theatre, Microsoft Pty Ltd, 1 Epping Road, North Ryde, NSW

• Free parking is available underneath the venue
• When: Thursday 12th March 2009-02-06
• Time: 11.30am-2pm
• Website: www.advantech.net.au

For the moment the speakers are:

Dr. George Margelis
Transforming healthcare using technology is more than just plugging computers in to hospitals. Technology that facilitates clinical workflow is essential to ensure effective uptake. Intel Digital Health Group has been researching this area for almost a decade. The Mobile Clinical Assistant platform, based on this  research, is designed to combine the best features of modern information technology and the requirements of clinicians. George will discuss the research leading up to the development of the MCA and the results of trials from around the world showing its benefits.

Tim Schroder
Tim will present on Microsoft's strategy of specialised operating systems for specialised tasks. Depending on the task and the needs of the device, Microsoft makes a range of operating systems fully componentised to allow our hardware partners to build focused products, whether it be portable ultrasound, hospital in-ward computing, or test and measure.

Brad Waters
Introducing the new MICA-101 Mobile Clinical Assistant and demonstrating several applications where the MICA-101 can assist in improving clinical workflow within a medical environment.

The event is sponsored by Advantech, Microsoft Windows Embedded and Intel Digital Health and is targeted towards both medical/health professionals and medical OEMs and system integrators. We would highly recommend that everyone looking to streamline clinical workflow and improve patient care attend the free medical Roadshow.

In addition to the new MICA-101 Mobile Clinical Assistant, Advantech will have a range of their medical grade Point-Of-Care terminals, Mini-PC systems and Patient Infotainment Terminals on display.

Continuing Professional Development Grant

 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.

CPD Grant Available For Remote Specialists

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.

Pathology Update 2009

In conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
13-15 March 2009 | Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour

March 2009 will see pathologists from around the globe converge on Sydney, Australia for the XXV Congress of the World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM) hosted by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia annual scientific meeting Pathology Update 2009.

Further details available from RCPA.

RACP Book Sale

The following books are being offered for sale from the History of Medicine Library. These are items removed from our collection due to duplication or amended collection goals.

Items are sold through a ballot. The ballot will be held three weeks from the receipt of the first order. Following the ballot, all orders will then be filled as they are received. If you would like to check on the status of your order please contact us.

Orders are accepted by telephone, fax, email and post. All orders will be invoiced separately, and can be paid by credit card, cheque or money order. Prices are GST inclusive.

Postage charges are $4 per book in Australia, $6 per book overseas. Overseas orders are sent by airmail.

Please ensure your mailing address is included with your order.

Orders should be sent to:
History of Medicine Library
145 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: 02 9256 5413
Fax: 02 9252 3310
Email: racplib@racp.edu.au

If you would like more detailed information about any of the items in the current list, please contact us.

History of Medicine Book Sale List (PDF | 24KB)

Previous News & Notices

Two (2) new job vacancies have been listed on the Faculty website

• Occupational Medical Practitioner with UHG (VIC)
• Occupational Medicine Opportunity with Air New Zealand (NZ)

Job advertisements may be submitted to the Faculty. Listings are free of charge as long as the advertisement is relevant to our members. Once accepted, the advertisement will be viewable within 3 business days. All submissions are manually reviewed.

Find a Consultant

Thank you to all who have responded with the requested details. The Find A Consultant webpage has now been updated.

Should you wish to have a photo displayed along with your details, kindly forward an appropriate file (jpeg, bmp, png) to the Faculty email.

The Human Factors Ergonomic Society of Victoria is organising a number of professional development session on a regular basis

The aim is to provide sessions

• On the first Wednesday of every second month
• Starting in March 2009
• Arrive at 6.30pm (Sydney time | UTC+10) and meet in the foyer of 222 Exhibition St
• Be escorted to room 24-BCD
• Session starts at 7.00pm (Sydney time | UTC+10)
• The sessions will run for approximately 1-1.25 hours
• All the sessions will be held in 222 Exhibition St. Room 24-BCD

These sessions are free and available to all Faculty members.

To confirm your attendence, please contact:

Glen Smith
Ergonomics Unit | Hazard Management Division
0408 412 923
glen_smith@worksafe.vic.gov.au

2009 Clinician Leadership STEPS Program
16-19 April, 2009 | Sanctuary Cove, QLD

The Australian Centre for Clinicial Leadership (ACCL) is association with the International Centre for Excellence in Clinician Leadership in Ontario, Canada proudly presents the third in the series of annual STEPS - Strategic Thinking Enhancement Program for Specialists - programs designed to give clinicians a commanding lead in many aspects of healthcare management and strategic leadership.

Commencing with lunch on Thursday 16, April this mini MBA-style accelerated learning program provides an A-Z approach that will enhance your knowledge, skills, and tools in key areas.

For further information and registration, visit Clinician Leadership.

1-2 September, 2009
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth WA

For updates and current program information go to TheMHS.

Download the Flyer | PDF 803KB

National Conference of CMDFA
Friday 3, July - Monday 6, July 2009 | Geelong Grammar School, VIC

The theme for 2009 will be "Mercy". For students and graduates.

Keynote speakers include Rev Tim Costello, Rev Dr David Williams, Dr Rosemary Isaacs, Dr Alan Gijsbers and Dr Malieka Selwyn.

Bible speaker: Dr Andrzej Turkanik

For further details visit CMDFA.