AFPHM News - March 2025
Too nervous to commit to a committee but ready for something a little less daunting time-wise?
You can certainly contribute in a small but important way to your Faculty. Now that I've caught your attention, please consider volunteering as an assessor of a trainee Work Place Report (WPR). The next round of WPRs will be queuing up for assessment in April and trainees intending to sit the Oral Examination this year must have their WPRs assessed before 31 July.
Trainees complete WPRs to demonstrate they are capable of producing high-quality written documentation when undertaking public health medicine. These WPRs address competencies in our Advanced Training in Public Health Medicine Program. These reports can span an outbreak investigation; analysis of routinely collected data or evaluation of public health policy for example. Every WPR is marked by two assessors independently. If each assessor’s grade differs, the report will be forwarded on for review by a third assessor. There is a Marking Guide containing eight assessment areas and clear criteria for WPR standards. If, as a trainee, any of your WPRs were late in being assessed, you'll know how important this is! Please support your Faculty and our future Fellows!
Please advise your interest to:
Eric Brown, Program Officer
Education, Learning and Assessment
Email:
publichealth@racp.edu.au
Professor Jeanette Ward
AFPHM President
Declaration of Interest Reminder for Committee Members
Appointed committee members are required to update their Declarations of Interest (DOI) form annually. Please email your completed DOI form for 2025 to
afphm@racp.edu.au
Nominations are now closed. Visit the
RACP website for an overview of submitted nominations, positions progressing to ballot and elected positions to be confirmed at the Annual General Meeting on Friday, 30 May 2025.
The
RACP Foundation offers Fellowships, scholarships, grants, and prizes to members dedicated to advancing healthcare.
The Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine would like to acknowledge the members who dedicated their time to review abstracts and judge the John Snow Scholarship:
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Dr Kate Armstrong
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Dr James Black
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Dr Stephen Conaty
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Dr Penelope Fotheringham
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Dr Veronica Hoad
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Dr Ned Latham
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Professor Donna Mak
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Dr Jelena Maticevic
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Dr Stephanie Munari
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Dr Annie Preston-Thomas
Interested in becoming a judge or reviewer in 2025 and claim CPD points? Email
afphm@racp.edu.au
Discover how you can get involved and make a difference by
volunteering for an exciting opportunity within your Faculty.
Our updated
events list provides a great opportunity to gain new insights, broaden your knowledge, and network with your colleagues.
Stay up to date with the latest news from the trainee community and discover ways to enhance your training.
New Bi-National Education Program
The Bi-National Education Program will begin on Thursday, April 24 and continue every second Thursday until August 28. Each 1.5-hour session will offer valuable education and training opportunities. All sessions will be recorded and available for viewing on
Medflix.
NSW Welcome to New Trainees Event 2025
You are invited to attend the NSW Regional Committee’s 2025 Welcome to New Trainees event on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. The function will also allow an opportunity to congratulate the NSW trainees who passed the final oral examination in October 2024. During the event, Dr Anthea Katelaris, Staff Specialist SESLHD PHU, and a member of the NSW Regional Committee will provide some insights into the transition to Fellowship and specialist practice following graduation as a FAFPHM. This will be followed by refreshments and canapés, offering the perfect opportunity to network. Please note, this is an invitation-only event. If you have not received an invitation as a new trainee, please contact
afphm@racp.edu.au
For general training enquires, email: publichealth@racp.edu.au
- Did you know that you can update your address details online? Simply log in to MyRACP and go to 'Edit my Details'.
AFPHM contact details
Member enquiries:
Phone: (AUS) 1300 69 7227
Phone: (NZ) 0508 69 7227
Email: memberservices@racp.edu.au
AFPHM Faculty enquiries (including Council and committees):
Simone Bush, Executive Officer
Email: afphm@racp.edu.au
AFPHM Education and Training enquiries:
Education Officer
Phone: +61 2 8247 6286
Email: publichealth@racp.edu.au
AFPHM Oral Examination enquiries:
Examination Coordinator, Assessment and Selection Unit
Phone: +61 2 9256 9681
Email: faculty.examinations@racp.edu.au
AFPHM training site accreditation inquiries:
Site Accreditation Unit
Phone: +61 2 9256 9674
Email: accreditation@racp.edu.au
AFPHM CPD enquiries:
Professional Practice
Phone: +61 2 8247 6285
Email: mycpd@racp.edu.au
Aotearoa New Zealand AFPHM Committee:
Aotearoa New Zealand Office
Phone: +64 4 472 6713
Email: nz_afphm@racp.org.nz