Past event presentations
View past RACP event presentations on an array of topics.
More presentations and resources for trainees can be found under training resources.
Wellbeing Advocates - Practical Wellbeing Interventions at a Local Level webinar.
This webinar was facilitated by Dr Susannah Ward, Chair, RACP Member Health and Wellbeing Committee (MHWC) and Dr David Beaumont, Deputy Chair, MHWC and features a panel of expert speakers including:
- Associate Professor Jon Ho Chan, Chief Wellbeing Practitioner, South Metropolitan Health Service, WA
- Dr Sarah Michael, Director of Psychological Wellbeing, MDOK Program, SLHD
- Dr Geoff Toogood, Cardiologist, CEO/Chair
Watch this inspiring session to gain valuable insights into evidence-based workplace wellbeing interventions such as: GP for Every Doctor, Colleague Care Program, Crazysocks4docs and People at Work.
Healthcare in a Changing Climate
13 February 2025 | Hosted by RACP QLD
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is a leading advocate for climate change and health, recognising it as a critical public health issue that worsens disease burdens, health inequities, and system pressures. Through policy development, public advocacy, and professional education, the RACP promotes emissions reductions, sustainable healthcare systems, and healthy climate resilient communities. The College collaborates with governments, health organisations, and stakeholders to drive systemic change and protect population health. For more information please see RACP Climate Change and Health.
If you would like to discuss the content presented by DEA please reach out via Contact - Doctors for the Environment Australia.
Paediatric and Child Health – Basic Training Orientation
12 December 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD
- Introduction to support and training requirements
- Director of Paediatric Education (DPE) - Queensland Basic Paediatric Training Network
- Avant: Why do you need a medical defence organisation?
- RACP Trainees’ experience and helpful tips
- Q&A
Event partner
Adult Medicine – Basic Training Orientation
28 Nov 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD
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Introduction to support and training requirements
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Queensland Health Adult Medicine Network Medical Director
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Avant: Why do you need a medical defence organisation?
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RACP Trainees’ experience and helpful tips
- Q&A
Event partner
Welcome to Private Practice webinar
9 November 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD.
This webinar supports members' financial wellbeing. It's specifically designed for new Fellows looking to start private practice or those who may have recently moved away from full-time hospital work to start their private consulting. Experts from William Buck, Avant Practice Solutions, Mahoney Lawyers, and Medical & General Risk Solutions will be supporting this national webinar.
The program will cover:
- Accounting and Structuring
- Financial Planning & Wealth Creation
- Communication
- Legal Considerations & Strategies
- Practice Operations & Governance
- PI Insurance - What don’t I know that I need to know?
- Q & A
Note: This webinar focuses on the Australian tax system. Members in Aotearoa New Zealand will need to source local advice, as Avant doesn’t provide products or services for medical practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand. The information here is for Australian medical professionals and should be seen as general guidance. Before making any decisions, consider if the advice suits your own goals, financial situation, and needs.
Facts of this recording were accurate as of 9 November 2024.
Wellbeing Advocates - Introduction to Chief Wellness Officers webinar
Topics covered:
- What is a Chief Wellness Officer (CWO)? – Dr Bethan Richards
- How can a CWO be established? – Dr Joanna Sinclair
- Key interventions both at individual and organisational systemic levels that have made a difference? What would you like to see as widespread practice across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand? – Dr Maura Kenny
- What does well-being mean to you and do think there is a distinction between individual vs workplace well-being and how can it be measured to ensure interventions are data driven? – Dr Bethan Richards, Dr Joanna Sinclair
Boost Your Financial Health
17 October 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD.
This webinar was aimed at doctors looking to build their knowledge surrounding their financials, wealth creation and setting themselves up for the future.
The RACP Regional team has joined with the Professional Medical Practice, William Buck Business Advisory and Wealth, Mahoney Lawyers to provide expertise for this webinar.
Topics covered:
Accounting considerations
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Structuring, trusts & funds
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Other accounting considerations
Asset Protection
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Protecting yourself, your family, and your wealth
Financial Considerations
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The importance of a wealth strategy plan
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Budgeting
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Investing and passive income
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End Game - What we’re working towards?
Q & A
Note : Facts of this recording were accurate as of 17 October 2024
National New Fellows' Online Forum
16 October 2024 | Hosted by AMD President Elect, AMD President Elect
The RACP Regional Team had the pleasure of facilitating the National New Fellows Online Forum webinar on Wednesday 16 October 2024.
This event included:
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Welcome to Fellowship – Professor Jennifer Martin, RACP President & Chair
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Introduction & Wellbeing – Professor Brian Wood, RACP AMD President Elect
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Welcome to MyCPD – Professor Martin Veysey, Chair CPD Committee
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Is Private Practice for you? – Dr Asif Shahzad, FRACP
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Transition to Fellowship: Balancing New Expectations – Dr Benjamin Sutu, FRACP
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Leadership and Managing People – Dr Chanukya Colonne, FRACP
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Q & A
This recording will be useful to Advanced Trainees obtaining Fellowship in the coming year and recent new Fellows.
Note: Facts of this recording were accurate as of 16 October 2024
NSW / ACT Trainees' Committee - Flexible Training Webinar
25 September 2024 | Hosted by RACP NSW/ACT Trainees' Committee
This webinar covered topics related to flexible and part-time training and aimed to offer advice from experienced trainees on flexible training and job-sharing.
Speakers and topics
- Dr Alison Verhoeven, Paediatric Advanced Trainee - Part-time training from a paediatric medicine point of view.
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Dr Natasha Ung, NSW/ACT Trainees Committee Member, Adult Medicine Advanced Trainee - Part-time advanced training from an adult medicine point of view.
- Dr Virginia Wong, NSW/ACT Trainees Committee Co-Chair, Adult Medicine Basic Trainee - Maternity leave, part-time basic training, and studying for exams with a young child.
Starting a group practice with colleagues
5 September 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD. Event partners: Professional Medical Practice, William Buck Business Advisory, Mahoney’s Lawyers and Medical & General Risk Solutions.
Topics covered in this webinar:
Accounting
- Legal and taxation structures
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Financial and business operating considerations, including insurances, billing and staff agreements.
Legal Considerations and Strategies
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The agreement between the doctors
- A service agreement
- What to be aware of in commercial premises leases
- Your rights in a dispute
Financial Planning considerations
- Personal risk insurances
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Key Personal Insurance
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Syncing private practice structure with personal wealth structure and optimising tax effective flow of money
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How to structure investments and loans
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Superannuation
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Overall wealth structure
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End game - What are we working towards?
Insuring your practice
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Business, Cyber and Public Liability
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Typical Insurances required in Group Practice
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A worked example with a real quote case study
Q & A
Note: This webinar is geared towards Australian tax systems. Aotearoa New Zealand members who want to attend, will be required to source alternative, local advice. Facts of this recording were accurate as of 5 September 2024.
Payroll Tax Application to Specialist and Medical Practices - Accounting and Legal Considerations
30 July 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD. Event partner: William Buck Business Advisory and Avant Law
This webinar provides an overview of the recently issued payroll tax Rulings in Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria and the potential impact this will have to specialist practices. This session is specifically targeted at practice owners, particularly those in a group practice, which could have a payroll tax liability.
The RACP Regional team has joined William Buck Business Advisory and Avant Law to provide expertise for this webinar.
Accounting
An overview and payroll tax and the new interpretations from the State GovernmentsHow this applies to specialist practices
Potential exemptions
Strategies to consider
Legal
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The payroll tax court cases
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State Revenue Office Payroll Tax Rulings in QLD, SA, NSW, and VIC
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Service Agreements
Note: This webinar is geared towards Australian tax systems. Aotearoa New Zealand members who want to attend, will be required to source alternative, local advice. Facts of this recording were accurate as of 30 July 2024.
Optimising your financial affairs as an experienced physician
15 June 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD. Event partner: Professional Medical Practice
This webinar was aimed at experienced Fellows looking to review their financial strategies and looking to start their financial wealth building journey.
Experts from the Professional Medical Practice contributed to this webinar.
Accounting and Structuring
- Structures
- Accounting Considerations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Companies
- Trusts
Financial Planning & Wealth Creation
- Superannuation- maximising growth in accumulation phase and what assets to buy in super
- How to Structure Investments & Loans
- What structures should hold different assets and why?
- Overall Wealth Structure
- End Game - What are we working towards
Legal Considerations & Strategies
- Legal Considerations & Strategies
- Will & Estate Planning
- Risk Management
- Asset Protection
How are doctors treated differently by banks? How to optimise your affairs.
- Different types of lending facilities for Physicians- personal & Business
- Restructuring and optimising loans
- How to minimise time when applying for lending
- Removing guarantees for earlier years
Q&A
Note: This webinar is geared towards Australian tax systems. Aotearoa New Zealand members who want to attend, will be required to source alternative, local advice. Facts of this recording were accurate as of 15 June 2024.
Financial wellbeing for OTPs
22 May 2024 | Hosted by RACP QLD. Event partner: Avant, Avant Financial Services & William Buck
The webinar provided insight and understanding of accounting, taxation, and structures for private practice, superannuation and overseas pensions, finance and borrowing considerations, medico-legal risks and claims, as well as tips for practicing in Australia.
Experts from William Buck Business Advisory, Avant & Avant Financial Services contributed to this webinar.
Topics covered:
Accounting considerations
- Types of work arrangements: Contractor vs Employee
- Structures in Private Practice
- Personal Services Income
- Taxation
- Record keeping
- Frequently asked questions
Wealth
Finance
- Finance and borrowing considerations for Overseas Trained Physicians
- Tips and advice on personal and commercial lending
Medico-legal
- Tips for practice in Australia
- How to reduce medico-legal risk, claims and complaints
Q & A
Note: Facts of this recording were accurate as of 22 May 2024.
VIC/TAS Basic Training Orientation 2024
12 March 2024 | Hosted by Victorian Tasmanian Trainee Committee
NT Education Session: Understanding the Impact of FASD
25 Nov 2023 | Hosted by RACP NT Committee
This webinar is a comprehensive discussion on Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Northern Territory. It aims to bring an understanding of the prevalence, diagnosis, and support available for individuals and families affected by FASD.
Learning Objectives:
- The prevalence and impact of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the Northern Territory.
- The diagnostic processes and challenges.
- Available support and intervention strategies for individuals and families affected.
Speakers:
- Dr Alina Iser, Paediatrician: Medical perspectives on FASD diagnosis and management.
- Amelia Paterson, Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress: Insights into FASD assessment and intervention.
- Nicole Ash, Clinical Case Coordinator, Child Youth Assessment Team, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress: Experiences and strategies in FASD assessment and support.
‘MBA’ in Half a Day
28 October 2023 | Hosted by RACP.
Is management training useful for doctors?
Prof Chris Kilpatrick
How to improve your CV?
Prof Judy Savige
How to avoid burnout?
Dr Astha Tomar
Doctors as advocates How to advocate for your patient, your department or your cause
Prof Eugenie Kayak
Panel discussion
Including Dr Kim Cheah, Dr Xavier Yu, Dr Sam Newbury and Prof Eugenie Kayak
The NDIS in the NT: Service Providers' Perspectives in Remote Communities
14 October 2023 | Hosted by RACP NT Committee.
Explore the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Northern Territory, with a focus on remote communities. Understand how the NDIS has not been rolled out properly in these areas, limiting its potential impact. Discover the critical issues related to inadequate housing, healthcare services, and education access. Gain insights into the experiences of service providers, both positive and negative.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the specific challenges of NDIS implementation in remote communities.
- Examine the barriers to achieving the full potential of the NDIS in these areas.
- Discuss strategies to address issues related to housing, healthcare, and education access.
- Explore the service provider perspectives, including their positive and negative experiences within the NDIS.
Speakers:
- Lynn Rebeiro and Sander Klarenbeek, NT Respite Care Plus: Service provider experiences within the NDIS in remote communities.
- Diane Krepp, NDIS Remote Community Connector Coordinator, Katherine West Health Board
- Janet Wright, Integrated DisAbility Action
Organ Donation and Transplant in the NT: Navigating Barriers to Equity
04 October 2023 | Hosted by RACP NT Committee.
Equitable access to transplant within the Northern Territory has faced numerous barriers with challenges of logistics associated with remoteness and ingrained biases within the healthcare system. The NT Committee of the RACP invites you to an insightful education session and discussion regarding these issues explaining recent successes within the Territory as well as persistent issues that prevent equity in transplant access.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the unique challenges of equitable transplant access in the Northern Territory.
- Explore the logistical barriers associated with remoteness.
- Examine the ingrained biases within the healthcare system and their impact.
- Discover recent successes and examples of clinician and patient experiences.
The event was convened by the RACP NT Committee
The speakers were Professor William Majoni, Director of Renal Services at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals, and Dr Annie Kilpatrick,Paediatrician and Director of Clinical Training at Alice Springs Hospital.
2023 Child Health Parliamentary Roundtable
21 June 2023 | Hosted by the RACP and the Parliamentary Friends of Child and Adolescent Health and Mental Health.
On June 21 at Parliament House in Canberra, the RACP co-hosted an event with the Parliamentary Friends of Child and Adolescent Health and Mental Health. The event focussed on improving the healthcare of children in contact with care and protection services and in youth justice settings. The event was attended by RACP members, Ministers, Members of Parliament and leaders of child health organisations.
Investing Tips and Traps
22 June 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD.
The learning outcome provides both experienced and new specialists with an insight and understanding of how tax impacts the return from your investments, investment fundamentals and an outlook for the current financial year.
The webinar covered:
Accounting considerations when purchasing a property.
- The purchase of your PPR from a taxation and asset protection perspective
- Fundamentals of purchasing an investment property including taxation and structuring
- The taxation of shares – how capital gains and dividends work
Developing a financial strategy.
- Developing a financial strategy – what goes into it and understanding the process
- Why you need a strategy – tips and traps
- How superannuation forms part of the investing strategy
- Can owning rooms in SMSF be a good wealth building option?
With Q&A
Advanced Training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Information Evening Webinar
1 June 2023 | Chaired by Associate Professor Belinda Miller. Hosted by the ATC in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.
More tips on medical research
27 May 2023 | Organised and chaired by Professor Judy Savige. Hosted by RACP Victoria.
31 May 2023 | Hosted by the RACP.
On 31 May 2023, the Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP addressed the RACP Healthcare Reform Virtual Town Hall on integrated multidisciplinary care. The discussion with the Minister was followed by presentations from Dr Tony Mylius, Co-Chair of the Healthcare Reform Working Group; Debra Leticia, Consumer Co-Chair of the Healthcare Reform Working Group; and Professor Vasi Naganathan, Immediate Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine.
Continuing Education - Update in Hepatology, Perioperative Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology
29 April 2023 | Organised by Professor Judy Savige, chaired by Associate Professor Solomon Menahem. Hosted by RACP Victoria.
AFRM NSW Trainee Networking Event
29 March 2023 | Hosted by AFRM NSW.
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Speaker
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Ability and Sport
- Personal journey with disability and Paralympic Sport
- Issues encountered with athletes
- Assessment and classification
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Dr Stephen Wilson
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Disaster Rehabilitation — a case study
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Dr Sumitha Gounden
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Tips on Medical Research
18 March 2023 | Hosted by RACP VIC/TAS.
- How to write a case report and get it published — Prof Judy Savige, Melbourne Health and Northern Health
- How to write a systematic review — Mr Justin Clark, Bond University
- Common pitfalls with statistics — Prof Leon Bach, Alfred Health
- Tips on ethics and governance applications — Dr Sarah Rickard, Melbourne Health
Basic Training Travel Guide
4 March 2023 | Hosted by NSW/ACT Trainees' Committee
NT Education Session: Sepsis Pathways & Three-year review of the Minimum Unit Price on Alcohol
25 February 2023 | Hosted by RACP NT Regional Committee
Convened by Dr Rosalie Schultz and Dr Suddy Venkatesan.
Speakers:
- Dr Sonja Janson, Infectious Diseases and General Medicine Physician, Darwin
- Dr Adrian Nightingale, Emergency Consultant, Darwin
- Rebecca Schultz, Senior Nursing Advisor, NT Health
- Cecelia Gore, Executive Director, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Branch, NT Health
NT Education Sessions: Cross-Cultural Communication
29 October 2022 | Hosted by RACP NT Regional Committee.
Speakers:
- Rarrtjiwuy Melanie Herdman, Chairperson, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
- Sarah Brown, CEO, Purple House
- Prof Anna Ralph, Head of Global Health Division and Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research
- Dr Vicki Kerrigan, Postdoctoral Researcher, Menzies School of Health Research
Succession and Wealth Legacy
20 October 2022 | Hosted by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice.
Information session for doctors looking to review their financial position and structuring to ensure that adequate consideration has been given to protecting their wealth from the perspective of potential claims and ensuring that any legacy they provide their children is protected.
Presented by:
- Paul Copeland, Director William Buck
- Scott Montefiore, Director William Buck Advice Queensland
- Antony Harrison, Partner Mahoneys
- Chris Mariani, Director Medical and General Risk Solutions
Update in Endocrinology, Neurology and Obstetric Medicine
15 October 2022 | Hosted by RACP Victoria.
Speakers:
- Update in Endocrinology – Dr John Wentworth
- Update in Neurology – Dr Melissa Tang and Dr Mahima Kapoor
- Update in Obstetric Medicine – Dr David Langsford
NT Education Sessions: Climate Change and the sustainability of the NT workforce
8 October 2022 | Hosted by RACP NT Regional Committee.
Presented by Dr Simon Quilty (FRACP) and Dr Mark De Souza (FACEM).
SA Physician's Roundtable: Planning together for the next pandemic
13 September 2022 | Hosted by RACP SA/NT.
The first 45 seconds of this presentation were not recorded. Speakers include:
- Dr Terri Lillington (FAFOEM)
- Professor David L Gordon (FRACP)
- Dr Robert Hall (FAFPHM)
- Dr Ilse-Marie Stockhoff (FAFOEM)
- Professor Gerry O'Callaghan (FICA, FCICM)
Update in Nephrology, Respiratory Medicine and How to Write a Case Report
6 August 2022 | Hosted by RACP Victoria.
Update in Nephrology, A/Prof Solomon Menahem
Update in Respiratory Medicine, Dr Gary Hammerschlag
How to write a Case Report, Prof Judy Savige
Supporting continuity of care with digital health tools
26 May 2022 | Presented by RACP QLD and the Australian Digital Health Agency.
This webinar covers how secure messaging can benefit your practice and how it may be implemented. Additionally, the presenters explore other ways of sharing health information with health professionals and your patients through digital health tools such as My Health Record.
Presented by Neeraj Maharaj and Jenny Snegovaya of The Australian Digital Health Agency.
Update in psychiatry
30 April 2022 | Developed by the Committee of Chairs of Victorian Medical Colleges and hosted by RACP VIC/TAS.
Speakers | Dr Astha Tomar, Dr Maryam Ejareh dar, Dr Basanth Kenchaiah, Dr Raju Lakshmana, Associate Professor Ravi Bhat.
Continued Education Series
26 March 2022 | Update in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology and Haematology
Speakers | Associate Professor Mayur Garg, Dr Andrew Foote and Dr Abbey Willcox.
Basic Training Basics
5 March 2022 | New South Wales, Australian Capitol Territory introduction to Basic Training.
Using messaging apps clinically — advice and professional obligations
2 December 2021 | Ask the expert session presented by Avant Mutual.
WA rural physicians workshop
13 November, 2021
Update in Cardiac Genetics, Oncology and Obesity Management
30 October, 2021 | Presented by Associate Professor Dominica Zentner, Associate Professor Shane White, Dr Gowri Somarajah
28 July 2021| Hosted by The RACP
Clinical geneticists Rani Sachdev and Michel Tchan will describe the practical application of genomic testing in a variety of specialities, including paediatrics, cancer, cardiology and neurology.
How genomics is changing clinical practice Q&A (PDF)
Who do you think they are? Overseas trained doctors
17 July 2021
Gain insights into the world of overseas trained doctors and how they have handled their move to Australia. Get your dose of cultural awareness here.
Presented by Prof Leeroy William, Dr Janaka Tennakoon, Dr Rania Abdelmotaleb and Dr Chris Lemoh
Presentation slide (PDF)
Infective Endocarditis Queensland Initiative
19 May 2021 | Endocarditis: an uncommon serious disease with significant morbidity and mortality rates.
Presented by Infective Endocarditis Queensland (ieQ) with:
- Dr Robert L. Horvath — Infection Diseases Physician at the Prince Charles Hospital and Microbiologist at Pathology Queensland
- A/Professor Darryl J. Burstow — Senior Staff Cardiologist at The Prince Charles Hospital, Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine, University of Queensland and Adjunct Professor at the School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology
- Dr Yong Shen Wee — Staff Specialist Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland
- Dr Joseph C. Lee — Clinical Director of Nuclear Medicine, The Prince Charles Hospital and Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland
- Dr Rishendran Naidoo — Acting Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital who holds appointments at St. Andrew's Hospital and Wesley Hospital
- Dr David Godbolt — Director of Pathology, The Prince Charles Hospital
Difficult End-of-Life Decisions in a Pandemic
6 May 2020 | Discussion on 'Difficult End-of-Life Decisions in a Pandemic' covering topics such as communication, patient, family and clinician distress, lessons to be learnt from the current pandemic.
Presenters: Associate Professor Anne Powell, Dr Kym Jenkins, Associate Professor Leeroy William and Dr Richard Kane.
Impact of Legalised Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
9 August 2019 | Issues encountered in Canada with legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide: safeguards, impact on medicine, physicians’ rights to conscience, new considerations and logical progression.
Presenter: Dr Leonie Herx, Division Head and Connell Chair in Palliative Medicine, Queen's University. Hosted by RACP Aotearoa New Zealand.
How much is enough? Spending on high cost medicines
19 June 2019 | An increasing proportion of our pharmaceutical spending is directed towards high cost medicine, with most future growth in pharmaceutical spending will come from high cost medicines.
Presenter: Dr Narcyz Ghinea. Hosted by the College Ethics Committee.
Competing interests in the prescribing of high cost cancer medicines
19 June 2019 | When patient needs and societal goods do not align, physicians face a situation of 'dual agency': an "avowed requirement to act simultaneously on behalf of two different parties with competing interests” (Tilburt 2014).
Presenter: Dr Wendy Lipworth. Hosted by the College Ethics Committee.