GP10 For Students And Junior Doctors, Australia

Main Category: Medical Students / Training
Also Included In: Primary Care / General Practice
Article Date: 21 Sep 2010 - 4:00 PDT


A number of workshops and presentations at GP10 - the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Australian Association of Practice Managers (AAPM) combined annual conference - will focus on topics relevant to medical students and junior doctors. This year, GP10 -- Shape Our Future - will be held in Cairns, northern Queensland from 6-9 October at the Cairns Convention Centre.

The following key presentations and workshops at GP10 will provide practical tips for students and junior doctors:

'A lifetime of cautionary tales and practice tips'- presented by Professor John Murtagh

- This session is hosted by the general practice guru, Professor John Murtagh. The case histories presented in this session are designed to demonstrate the many pitfalls facing GPs. The session also discusses the basic steps of the 'Diagnostic safety model'. It covers 'back to basics' topics such as the importance of case history, classic 'minefield' problems, communication tips, the avoidance of medicolegal traps and so much more.

The general practice pathway: 'connecting the dots' for students and junior doctors' - presented by Associate Professor Harold Jacobs and Dr John Buckley

- This session is designed to 'connect the dots' to help medical students and junior doctors understand the general practice training requirements, starting from the time they finish medical school. It will also include information on hospital training, how to apply for general practice training and the additional training opportunities available in the general practice pathway. In the second half of the session, a panel of GPs from a range of backgrounds will be taking questions to shed light on what it is really like to be a GP and to dispel some of the myths around the general practice profession.

The College will also host and display e-health Futures at GP10, which incorporates the National E-Health Transition Authority's Model Healthcare Community. The display will provide an overview of how Healthcare Identifiers will be used in practice to underpin a patient's journey through the health system. This tour is an eye-opener for students and junior doctors.

GP10 also offers a range of other presentations and workshops on other themes that may be of interest to students and junior doctors, including Indigenous health, e-health, sports medicine, rural health, health promotion and the business of medicine.

RACGP President Dr Chris Mitchell said that he hopes that GP10 inspires many medical students and junior doctors to be the leaders of the general practice profession

"General practice is a fantastic career and there are many sessions that will help showcase this to delegates. GPs are at the forefront of primary health care in Australia and the strength of our healthcare system rests on the foundation of GPs who are able to deliver continuity of care and a comprehensive range of services to their patients," he said.

"General practice is the best job in medicine. We need bright, fresh and young medical leaders whose focus is on improving the health and well being of our communities and we need bright enthusiastic energetic leaders prepared to meet new challenges with passion and new ways of thinking," Dr Mitchell said.

Discounted registrations for students are available, including day registrations. The full conference program, as well as registration, accommodation and social program details are available here.

The RACGP is offering five students free GP10 registration. To find out more, visit the General Practice Student Network (GPSN) website here.

Source:
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

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