2001 RACP ASM
Annual Scientific Meeting
Sydney, 13-16 May 2001
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Welcome Reception and Exhibition Opening
The Welcome Reception is included in the full registration fee and will be held on Sunday, 13 May in the Harbourside Room from 5.30pm - 7.00pm.

College Ceremony and College Ceremony Reception
The College Ceremony and Reception will be held on Monday, 14 May commencing at 5.30pm. Seating for the ceremony will start at 5.00pm, with proceedings to commence at 5.30pm. The Ceremony is scheduled to finish at 7.00pm, with the reception following until 8.00pm.

New Fellows receiving their Diplomas at this ceremony should register for themselves (and pay for their guests) directly with RACP on the forms accompanying their ceremony details. There is no charge for the College Ceremony; the College Ceremony Reception is included in the registration fee for full conference delegates. There is a fee of $40 per person for accompanying persons.

AFOM Dinner
Tuesday, 15 May, 7.30pm
South Steyne Ferry, Darling Harbour
For further information, please contact
Ms Shane Blanch on (02) 9256 5400 or
E-mail: shane.blanch@racp.edu.au

AFRM Dinner
Tuesday, 15 May, 7.00pm-11.00pm
Matilda Cruises - Vessel Aussie Legend
Pier 26 Darling Harbour

IMSANZ Dinner
7.30 for 8.00pm
Sunday, 13 May
IMSANZ members will be notified of the details.

AFPHM Lunch
Tuesday, 15 May, 12.30pm
No charge, but please indicate attendance on registration form.

Paediatrics & Child Health Division Dinner
Tuesday, 15 May, 7.30pm
Dockside
The Balcony
Cockle Bay Wharf
Darling Harbour
Sydney NSW 2000
$80 per ticket (includes three course dinner and dancing)

Chapter of Community Child Health Dinner
Sunday, 13 May, 7.30pm
Marigold Restaurant, George St, Sydney
Marigold Citymark
Level 4
683 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
$32.00 per ticket

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Professional Development: Internet Workshops
Classes limited to 20

Monday
9.00-10.30
11.00-12.30
2.00-3.30
4.00-5.00
Design Your Own Web Page
Using the NET for CE
Using the NET for CE
Introduction to the Internet
Tuesday
9.00-10.30
11.00-12.30
2.00-3.30
4.00-5.30
Using the NET for CE
Introduction to the Internet
Design Your Own Web Page
Using the NET for CE
Wednesday
9.00-10.30
11.00-12.30
2.00-3.30
4.00-5.30
Introduction to the Internet
Using the NET for CE
Design Your Own Web Page
Using the NET for CE

Introduction to the Internet
Sally Gillies, Web Designer, RACP
This is a practical session designed to give beginners a broad overview of the Internet and the various features of Internet Explorer. You will learn how to effectively search for information on the Internet and how to create and manage book-marked websites.
Fee: A$55

Design Your Own Web Page
Sally Gillies, Web Designer, RACP
Learn how to create your own personal web page using free Internet applications. At the end of this session, you will know how to create a web page and be able to include personal information and pictures. No previous web design experience necessary. Previous knowledge recommended: Introduction to the Internet or prior experience with the topics discussed in "Introduction to the Internet".
Fee: A$55

Using the NET for CE
Kate Wartho, Wellington School of Medicine
Fiona Rigby, Capital Coast Health

John Gillies, Senior Lecturer Informatics, University of Otago
This workshop will show you the basics for getting online, exploring medical sites and evaluating websites using a pre-prepared set of criteria. You will also cover "Effective Searching of Electronic Libraries": a tutorial and demonstration followed by a series of searching.
Fee: A$55

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Practice Management Session "The Next Step"
Flowers and Partners Pty Ltd

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11.00-12.30

  • The next step within the new tax economy
  • Maximising wealth creation through practice structure
  • Tax planning within the new tax system
  • Handy hints in selecting the right advisor
  • Overview of a practice management program

Free session

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Women in Medicine Forum
'Flexibility in the workplace...the real world'

Monday 14th May, 12.30 - 1.45pm
Harbourside Meeting Room 2, Sydney Convention Centre

Chairs:
Dr Jill Sewell, President, Paediatrics & Child Health Division
Professor Nip Thomson, President, Adult Medicine Division

Speakers:

Assoc. Prof Alex Bune:

Outline of current issues
Dr Phillippa Poole: What have we learnt from experience?
Dr Sari Hayllar: Flexibility? Negotiation skills?
What is needed by the young physician/
paediatrician entering the workforce?
Dr Deborah Yates: Administrative support - what is required?

Summing Up:
Professor Nip Thomson:   The way forward for the College

For further information or discussion contact:
Dr Jill Sewell
e-mail: sewellj@cryptic.rch.unimelb.edu.au

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MOPS Points
The ASM is recognised as an accredited meeting for the Maintenance of Professional Standards of the RACP and for the continuing medical education and recertification program of the Faculties and Special Societies.

Points per hour
Addresses: 0.5
Free papers: 0.5
Keypad Sessions: 2
Meet the Expert breakfasts: 2
Orations: 0.5
Poster presentations: 0.5
Symposia: 0.5
Trainee papers: 0.5
Workshops: 2

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