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.


VIC/TAS Basic Training Orientation 2024

12 March 2024 | Hosted by Victorian Tasmanian Trainee Committee


Adult Medicine – Basic Training Orientation

30 Nov 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD. Event partner: Avant

The webinar covered:

  • Introduction to support and training requirements
  • Queensland Health Adult Medicine Network Medical Director
  • RACP Trainees’ experience and helpful tips
  • Avant: Why do you need a medical defence organisation?
    With Q&A

Paediatric and Child Health – Basic Training Orientation

27 Nov 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD. Event partner: Avant

The webinar covered:

  • Introduction to support and training requirements;
  • Queensland Health Paediatric Network Medical Director
  • RACP Trainees’ experience and helpful tips
  • Avant: Why do you need a medical defence organisation?
    With Q&A

  • 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.

    Boost Your Financial Health

    18 November 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD.

    This webinar is 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 and Medical and General Risk Solutions to provide expertise for this webinar.

    The webinar covered:

    Accounting considerations

    • Structuring, trusts & funds
    • Other accounting considerations

    Asset Protection

    • Protecting yourself, your family, and your wealth
    • Protecting yourself and your business

    Financial Considerations

    • The importance of a wealth strategy plan
    • Budgeting
    • Investing and passive income
    • End Game - What we’re working towards

    Practical Examples and Case Studies

    Q & A

    Note : Facts of this recording were accurate as of 18 November 2023.


    ‘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


    Starting in Private Practice

    21 October 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD.

    This webinar is designed to support you in understanding the fundamentals that will help you make a smooth transition into private work. It is increasingly common for specialists to join together in a group practice. The benefits of combined skills and financial resources can relieve the burden on individuals.

    The RACP Regional team has joined with the Professional Medical Practice - William Buck Business Advisory, G Squared, Evoke Projects, Medical & General Risk Solutions, Mahoneys Lawyers and Medical Billing Experts to provide expertise for this webinar.

    The webinar will cover:

    Accounting considerations when starting in Private Practice

    • Structures available in Private Practice
    • Tax deductions available to doctors
    • Buying a car when in private practice
    • Setting up and optimising the correct practice and accounting software
    • Bookkeeping

    Search Engine Optimisation

    • SEO
    • Website

    Interior Design for a Welcoming Space

    • Improving patient experience
    • Interior Designing your rooms with worked examples of re-styled rooms of newly qualified specialists

    PI and Business Insurances

    • How to select the most appropriate PI and business insurance
    • Examples of claims against newly qualified physicians
    • Why use a broker for PI and general insurance

    Financial Planning considerations when starting in Private Practice

    • Banking and lending facilities used in Private Practice
    • Taxation cashflow planning and set up of personal bank accounts
    • Allocation of short, medium and long-term cashflow to build wealth
    • How to sync your Private Practice structure with your personal wealth structure
    • Superannuation Strategies
    • Structuring of personal insurances
    • End Game structure map - What we are working towards

    Legal Considerations and strategies when starting in Private Practice

    • Legal Considerations and strategies when starting in Private Practice
    • Reviewing and structuring personal assets
    • Reviewing contracts
    • Employing staff
    • Will and estate planning

    Medical Billing in a Nutshell

    With Q&A&

    Note : Facts of this recording were accurate as of 21 October 2023.


    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.


    Payroll Tax Application to Specialist and Medical Practices

    21 September 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD.

    This session will provide 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. Note : Facts of this recording were accurate as of 21 September 2023.

    The RACP Regional team has joined with the Professional Medical Practice, William Buck Business Advisory and Mahoney Lawyers to provide expertise for this webinar. The webinar covered:

    Accounting considerations

    • An overview and payroll tax and the new interpretations from the State Governments
    • How this applies to specialist practices
    • Potential exemptions
    • Strategies to consider

    Legal Considerations

    • The payroll tax court cases: Thomas v Naaz and Optical Superstore
    • State Revenue Office Payroll Tax Rulings in QLD, SA, NSW and VIC
    • Service Agreements

    With Q&A


    National New Fellows Online Forum

    10 October 2023 | Hosted by Dr Kudzai Kanhutu, College Dean.

    The RACP Regional Team had the pleasure of facilitating the National New Fellows Online Forum webinar on Tuesday 10 October 2023.

    This event included:

    • Welcome to Fellowship - RACP President, Dr Jacqueline Small
    • Introduction by the College Dean - Dr Kudzai Kahutu
    • Continuing Professional Development (CPD): what changes now you're a Fellow? 
    • AHPRA overview and requirements
      • What AHPRA does
      • Registration requirements
      • Social media obligations
      • Advertising
      • Mandatory notifications
      • Codes and guidelines
    • Fellowship in a time of COVID-19
    • The value of having good medico-legal advice

    This recording will be useful to Advanced Trainees who will obtain Fellowship in the coming year and recent new Fellows.


    Payroll Tax Application to Specialist and Medical Practices

    21 September 2023 | Hosted by RACP QLD.

    This session will provide 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. Note : Facts of this recording were accurate as of 21 September 2023.

    The RACP Regional team has joined with the Professional Medical Practice, William Buck Business Advisory and Mahoney Lawyers to provide expertise for this webinar. The webinar covered:

    Accounting considerations

    • An overview and payroll tax and the new interpretations from the State Governments
    • How this applies to specialist practices
    • Potential exemptions
    • Strategies to consider

    Legal Considerations

    • The payroll tax court cases: Thomas v Naaz and Optical Superstore
    • State Revenue Office Payroll Tax Rulings in QLD, SA, NSW and VIC
    • Service Agreements

    With Q&A


    Starting a Group Practice with Colleagues

    2 September 2023 | Presented by RACP QLD.

     

    It is increasingly common for specialists to join together in a group practice. The benefits of combined skills and financial resources can relieve the burden on individuals. However, group practice can be challenging without a plan or structure. The webinar covered:

    Accounting considerations and Structuring

    • common structuring for group practices
    • the financial culture of a group practice and how to see if this fits with your alignment of the principals.
    • valuation models
    • developing a budget for the practice
    • other financial considerations

    Legal Considerations and strategies

    • the agreement between the doctors
    • a service agreement
    • what to be aware of in commercial premises leases
    • your rights in a dispute

    Medical Billing in a Nutshell

    • the billing process
    • establishing a billing system, Medicare and private health
    • other issues to consider

    Insuring your practice

    • Business, Cyber and Public Liability

    Fair Work & Staff Agreements

    Financial Planning considerations

    • personal risk insurances
    • how to structure investments and loans
    • superannuation
    • overall wealth structure
    • end game - What are we working towards?

    With Q&A


    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.


    2023 Healthcare Reform Virtual Town Hall – putting the patient at the centre

    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.

    Topic

    Speaker

    Ability and Sport

    1. Personal journey with disability and Paralympic Sport
    2. Issues encountered with athletes
    3. Assessment and classification

    Dr Stephen Wilson

    Disaster Rehabilitation — a case study

    Dr Sumitha Gounden


    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

    VIC/TAS Basic Trainee Orientation

    4 March 2023 | Hosted by VIC/TAS Regional Office.


    Welcome and introduction Dr Hannah Bills
    Dr Kristof Wing
    Basic Training orientation update Ms Kathy Griffiths
    Curriculum and hurdle requirements Dr Hannah Bills
    Preparing for exams, finding a study group and managing your time Dr Sam Grigg
    AVANT Medicolegal presentation Mr Andrew Baird
    Panel discussion Dr Louise Segan
    Dr Kristof Wing
    Dr Taryn Luitingh
    Closing comments Dr Hannah Bills
    Dr Kristof Wing

    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

    RACP QLD Paediatric Basic Training Orientation 2023

    12 December 2022 | Hosted by RACP QLD.

    Thinking of joining the RACP as a Paediatric Trainee?

    Hear from members of the RACP Queensland Trainees’ Committee, the Medical Director of the Queensland Health Paediatric Network and the RACP on how to apply to join the College. Avant Mutual also provide information on why you need a Medical Defence Organisation.


    "MBA" in Half a Day

    26 November 2022 | Hosted by RACP Victoria.

    Chaired by Dr Kate Worsley and Associate Professor Sol Menahem. Organised by Prof Judy Savige.

    Program:

    • How a hospital works — Professor Chris Kilpatrick AO, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Melbourne Hospital
    • How the health systems works — Professor Andrew Wilson, Chief Medical Officer, Safer Care Victoria
    • How hospital finances work — Hari Iyer, Director Business Support, Northern Health
    • How to be a department head (including business cases) — Dr Katharine See, Director of Respiratory Medicine, Northern Health

    Panel advice including Dr Kate Worsley, Dr Patrick Lo and Dr Raju Lakshmana:

    • What advice would you give your younger self?
    • What are the commonest mistakes doctors make?
    • How do you acquire a mentor?
    • Is an MBA or leadership training necessary?
    • What do you do when things go wrong?
    • How do you achieve a work life balance?
    • What can we do about bullying?

    RACP QLD Adult Medicine Basic Training Orientation 2023

    10 November 2022 | Hosted by RACP Queensland Trainees' Committee.

    This webinar provides information if you're thinking of joining the RACP as an Adult Medicine Physician.

    Hear from members of the RACP Queensland Trainees' Committee, the Medical Director of the Queensland Health Adult Medicine Network and the RACP on how to apply to join the College.

    Avant Mutual also provide information on why you need a Medical Defence Organisation.


    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

    National New Fellows Online Forum

    13 October 2022 | Hosted by RACP.

    Presented by:

    • Dr Jacqueline Small
    • Dr Kudzai Kanhutu
    • Professor Martin Veysey
    • Professor Michael Gabbett
    • Associate Professor Andrew Lee
    • Michael Carr, Avant Mutual

    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).


    Boost your financial health

    24 September 2022 | Presented by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice.

    This webinar is aimed at doctors looking to build their knowledge surrounding their financials, wealth creation and setting themselves up for the future.

    Presented by Paul Copeland, Director William Buck | Antony Harrison, Partner Mahoneys | Chris Mariani, Director Medical and General Risk Solutions | Scott Montefiore, Director William Buck Advice Queensland


    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)

    Looking after ourselves, our colleagues and our patients

    3 September 2022 |  Hosted by RACP Victoria.

    Managing burnout and staying healthy by Dr Astha Tomar
    Stigma and trauma in Medicine by A/Prof Joe Rotella
    "Healthy ageing" by Prof Cassandra Szoeke is not included in the recording.


    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


    AFPHM VIC CPD Session: The carbon footprint of healthcare and what public health physicians can do about it

    1 August 2022 | Presented by A/Prof Forbes McGain (FANZCA) and the AFPHM Victoria Regional Committee.

    A/Prof Forbes McGain is an anaesthetist and intensive care physician at Western Health, Melbourne, Australia, and an Associate Professor (Medicine) at the University of Sydney, and the University of Melbourne.

    He enjoys being involved in research, teaching and education at the hospital, university and beyond. Forbes remains passionate about making seemingly small environmental sustainability changes to how we practice medicine that become magnified through every nations' hospitals. His love of nature affects everything he does both at work and home.

    Forbes will describe the meandering, somewhat serendipitous, often frustrating, occasionally enlightening, pathway of hospital environmental sustainability. Hopefully you'll also become enthused to be involved hereafter!


    The next 5 years in health

    23 July 2022 | Presented by the Committee of Chairs, hosted by RACP Victoria/Tasmania.

    Presented by | Professor  Mike Roberts, Professor Chris Kilpatrick, Dr Angie Bone, Professor Enrico Coiera


    Investing - Tips and Traps

    21 July 2022 | Presented by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice.

     

    This seminar is for doctors looks to build their knowledge surrounding the various investing options that are available to them.

    Presented by Paul Copeland, Director William Buck | Scott Montefiore, Director William Buck Advice.


    AFPHM VIC CPD Session: Innovation to impact – the role of wastewater surveillance in the COVID response and potential role for public health more broadly

    23 June 2022 | Presented by Dr Monica Nolan and the AFPHM Victoria Regional Committee.

     

    Dr Monica Nolan is a globe-trotting public health professional. She leads the Victorian Department’s wastewater surveillance program for SARS-CoV-2. Monica trained in medicine at the University of Melbourne, received a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University and completed an applied epidemiology, or “Disease Detective” fellowship with the US CDC.

    Prior to the COVID pandemic, she has worked predominantly in Sub-Sarahan Africa in leadership positions with a sustained focus on the HIV and TB pandemics, bridging large scale implementation and clinical research. Monica seeks to nurture interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, learning and systems capacity building which delivers timely public health impact.


    Using My Health Record – Privacy, Security and Medico-legal Implications

    16 June 2022 | Presented by RACP VIC/TAS and the Australian Digital Health Agency.

     

    Uploading specialist letters and other information to My Health Record means patients and healthcare providers involved in their care have secure, rapid access to these important documents whenever they’re needed. This session will provide an overview of how accessing and sharing information via My Health Record supports better patient care, along with highlighting the legislation, privacy and security features of the system. There will also be a discussion of medio-legal considerations associated with using My Health Record.

    Presented by Dr Kathy Rainbird of The Australian Digital Health Agency.


    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.


    Digital health tools for Specialists

    6 April 2022 | Electronic Prescribing


    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.


    Victoria and Tasmania Basic Training orientation

    5 March 2022 | Victoria and Tasmania Basic Training orientation.


    Digital health tools

    27 January 2022 | My Health Record and electronic prescribing update.


    Using messaging apps clinically — advice and professional obligations

    2 December 2021 | Ask the expert session presented by Avant Mutual.


    Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Orientation 2022

    29 November 2021 | Presented by RACP Queensland and Avant Mutual.

    This webinar provides information if you're thinking of joining the RACP as a Paediatrics & Child Health Physician.

    Hear from members of the RACP Queensland Trainees’ Committee, the Medical Director of the Queensland Health Paediatric Training Network and the RACP on how to apply to join the College. Avant Mutual also provided information on why you need a Medical Defence Organisation.


    Boost your financial health

    27 November 2021 | Presented by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice

    This webinar is aimed at doctors looking to build their knowledge surrounding their financials, wealth creation and setting themselves up for the future.

    Presented by Paul Copeland, Director William Buck | Antony Harrison, Partner Mahoneys | Chris Mariani, Director Medical and General Risk Solutions | Scott Montefiore, Director William Buck Advice Queensland


    Adult Medicine Basic Training Orientation 2022

    22 November 2021 | Presented by RACP Queensland and Avant Mutual.

    This webinar provides information if you're thinking of joining the RACP as an Adult Medicine Physician.

    Hear from members of the RACP Queensland Trainees’ Committee, the Medical Director of the Queensland Health Adult Medicine Training Network and the RACP on how to apply to join the College. Avant Mutual also provided information on why you need a Medical Defence Organisation.


    WA rural physicians workshop

    13 November, 2021


    Two Roads Diverged: Alternative Careers in Medicine

    Part 1

    11 November 2021 | Presented by Dr Amandeep Hansra from Creative Careers, Professor Sanjay Swaminathan and Dr Rebecca Nogajski


    Two Roads Diverged: Alternative Careers in Medicine

    Part 2

    11 November 2021 | Presented by Dr Amandeep Hansra from Creative Careers, Professor Sanjay Swaminathan and Dr Rebecca Nogajski


    Evidence based medicine and statistics with Dr Anthony Chaung

    7 November, 2021 | BT Lecture Series


    Update in Cardiac Genetics, Oncology and Obesity Management

    30 October, 2021 | Presented by Associate Professor Dominica Zentner, Associate Professor Shane White, Dr Gowri Somarajah


    2021 RACP National New Fellows' Online Forum

    19 October 2021 | Presented by Professor Andrew Coats with a welcome to Fellowship, Dr Helen Rhodes, Dr Andrew Lee, Dr Louise Segan, Professor Nick Buckmaster and Dr Rahul Barmanray.


    Joining a Group Practice

    18 September 2021 | Presented by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice

    This seminar is the starting point for Fellows who wish to join an established group practice.

    Presented by Paul Copeland, Director William Buck | Antony Harrison, Partner Mahoneys | Scott Montefiore, Director Hillross Montefiore & co | Michael Carr, Avant


    MBA in half a day

    11 September 2021 | Presented by the Committee of Chairs of Victorian Medical Colleges, hosted by RACP VIC/TAS.

    Includes short talks and two panel discussions on how to enhance our careers, get people on our side, make things happen, deal with disappointments, write a business case, become a Board member and more.


Regional Advance Training in Victoria

21 August 2021

A discussion on Advanced Training positions, training and education provided, and subspecialty workforce at various regional Victorian hospitals.


AFPHM - Cancer Screening: an update

3 August 2021| Hosted by the AFPHM Victoria Regional Committee

Learn about the role of the National Cancer Screening Register and get an update on cancer screening activities in the Victorian Department of Health, including impact of COVID-19 on screening and highlight a few key initiatives from the current Victorian cancer plan.

Presenters: Professor Dorota Gertig and Ms Nikki McGrath


Starting a Group Private Practice with Colleagues

31 July 2021| Presented by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice

This seminar is the starting point for new Fellows to the College who wish to join a Practice with Colleagues.

Presented by Paul Copeland, Director William Buck | Antony Harrison, Partner Mahoneys | Loryn Einstein, Director Medical Billing Experts | Chris Mariani, Director Medical and General Risk Solutions | George Sotiris, Director Health Industry Employment Services | Scott Montefiore, Director Hillross Montefiore & co


The COVID-19 Business Support Package Explained

29 July 2021| Hosted by The RACP and Willliam Buck Accountants & Advisors

Tax expert and business advisor, Tim Lyford will outline the eligibility requirements and how to apply for, 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant , The Micro Business Grant, JobSaver, COVID-19 Disaster Payments, Payroll Tax Deferral and Relief, Landlord & Tenant Support Measures.


How genomics is changing clinical practice

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)


My Health Record in specialist practice: what’s new and how to access?

15 July 2021 | Hosted by The RACP and the Australian Digital Health Agency

The session aims to raise awareness of recent and future enhancements to the My Health Record system.

Presented by Jenny Snegovaya, Provider Adoption Lead, Australian Digital Health Agency and Associate Professor Nitin Kapur.


 Update in Genetics

19 June 2021 | Hosted by the Victorian Regional Committee

An update on genetics with insights into Renal Genetics, Cancer Genetics and Neuro Genetics.

Presented by Professor Judy Savige, Associate Professor Alison Trainer and Associate Professor Michael Fahey.


Investing — Tips and Traps

22 June 2021 | Hosted by RACP QLD, William Buck and The Professional Medical Practice.

This seminar for doctors looks to build their knowledge surrounding the various investing options that are available to them.

Presented by Paul Copeland, Director at William Buck and Scott Montefiore, Director at Hillross Montefiore & Co.


Data, technology and medical indemnity insurance in healthcare

29 May 2021 | Using digital technology to optimise your specialty practice and patient health outcomes.

Presented by the Australian Digital Health Agency and Avant Mutual.

For support on registering/connecting to My Health Record or electronic prescribing, contact education@digitalhealth.gov.au or help@digitalhealth.gov.au


Succession and Wealth Legacy (keeping your money in the family)

25 May 2021 | A seminar for doctors looking to review their financial position and structuring to ensure that adequate consideration has been given to protecting their wealth both from the perspective of potential claims and also ensuring that any legacy they provide their children is protected also.

Presented by Paul Copeland — Director at William Buck, Scott Montefiore — Director at Hillross Montefiore & co, Antony Harrison — Partner at Mahoneys and Chris Mariani — Director at Medical and General Risk Solutions.


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

Surviving and Thriving in Basic Training 2021

15 May 2021 | In this webinar Trainees and Supervisors impart their most valuable advice and strategies to guide you on your Basic Training journey.

Presented by the NSW and ACT Trainees' Committee.

Contact the NSW and ACT Trainees' Committee at nswact.trainees@racp.edu.au


Updating our skills in Psychiatry

27 March 2021 | Engage with leading experts in the field, get insights into psychiatry and upskill your knowledge.

Presented by the RACP on behalf of the Committee of Chairpersons of Victorian State Committees of Medical Colleges.


Optimising clinical use of My Health Record

1 December 2020 | Information on how to find key clinical resources, what each state and territory is doing to enhance public hospital integration with My Health Record and Q&A with Dr Matthew Grant, ADHA Clinical Lead, and Dr Kathy Rainbird, Senior Provider Adoption Lead.

Presented by the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) and hosted by RACP South Australia and Northern Territory regional office.


Climate change – what can we do?

24 October 2020 | Discussion on topics such as zoonoses and pandemics, as well as bushfires and emergency medicine.

Hosted by RACP on behalf of the Committee of Chairpersons of Victorian State Committees of Medical Colleges.


Short History of Medicine

26 September 2020 | A talk that spans from pre-history to 1500 BC, right through the 19th century from Hippocrates to Osler.

Presented by Dr Michael Pain, Consultant Thoracic Physician, Royal Melbourne Hospital.


Influence with impact – continuing your professional development

22 August 2020 | An insightful talk for all trainees wishing to continue their professional development from speakers Dr Sarah Dalton on quality improvement roles — the road less travelled, Professor Andrew McDonald on alternative careers and Dr Samantha Bendall on culture and leadership.

Presented by the NSW/ACT Trainees' Committee.


Sustainability in healthcare

10 August 2020 | Hear insights on the barriers and challenges of improving sustainability within the hospital setting and how doctors should be involved. There’s also a financial benefit to maintaining a more sustainable work practice.

Presented by Dr Karen Kiang and Dr Forbes McGain. Hosted by the RACP NSW/ACT Regional Committee.


Medico-legal challenges of 2020

29 July 2020 | Paul Baram, a panel lawyer for Medical Indemnity Protection Society, presents on the main medico-legal challenges faced by physicians during COVID-19, medico-legal risks including risk of litigation arising out of COVID-19 and telehealth and its attendant risks lessons learned.


Medicine post-COVID-19

4 July 2020 | How health services and education will change post-COVID-19?

Presenters:
Dr Nick Coatsworth — Deputy Chief Medical Officer Australia
Professor Andrew Wilson — Chief Medical Officer of Victoria
Professor Christine Kilpatrick — Chief Executive Officer Melbourne Health
Dr Simon Judkins — Director Emergency Medicine Austin Health
Chair of the Victorian State Committee
Chairs of the Victorian Medical Colleges

Hosted by the Committee of Chairs of Victorian Medical Colleges.

RACMA principles for the post-COVID-19 pandemic medical workforce

Presented by Professor Erwin Loh — Chair, RACMA Victorian Committee

Q&A Medicine post-COVID-19 (PDF)


Back to business: Strategic, financial and marketing considerations in private practice

25 June 2020 | The Professional Medical Practice is a collective of experts supporting the College through various events, providing financial wellbeing and business education for medical specialists.

Hosted by the RACP Queensland Regional Committee.


Legal considerations post COVID-19: Estate Planning, Wills, Wealth Protection, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Privacy and Confidentiality

11 June 2020 | The Professional Medical Practice is a collective of experts supporting the College through various events, providing financial wellbeing and business education for medical specialists.

Hosted by the RACP Queensland Regional Committee.


The future of digital health in Australia

9 May 2020 | Online session on National Digital Health Strategy priority initiatives covering topics on MyHealth Records within clinical information software and updates on conformance, the benefits of incorporating the records into your clinical workflow and aspects of secure messaging and security obligations.

Presented by Vandana Chandnani and April Burnett.

The future of digital health in Australia (PDF)


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.


MBA in a Day

23 November 2019 | A 1-day seminar covering strategic planning, managing finances, people management and managing your own career.

Presentations

Basil Ireland – Hospital finances and the budget cycle (PPTX)
Christine Kilpatrick – Strategic and operational planning in a health service (PPTX)
Professor Judy Savige – Updating your CV  (PPTX)
Dr Katherine See – Optimising Unit financial performance (PPTX)
Sarah Whitelaw – Preparing for a board role (PPTX)
Andrew Wilson – Safer care Victoria (PPTX)


NSW/ACT New Fellows Forum

9 November 2019 | Making the change from being a trainee to a Fellow offers a number of opportunities to continue learning and building positive relationships. Hear from specialists sharing their tools for life.

Hosted by the RACP NSW/ACT Regional Committee.


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.


Robodoctors? The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Medicine

29 May 2019 | AI and Technology and its significance, how it affects the future of medicine, how medical practices are impacted and how far advanced AI really is.

Presenters: Rami Weiss – CEO, Healthshare Digital, James Scollay – CEO, Genie Solutions and Professor Enrico Coiera – Director, Centre of Health Informatics, Macquarie University

Hosted by Dr Ron Granot, RACP NSW/ACT Regional Committee.

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