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2 November 2016
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Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Inc, Annual Report 2015-2016 'Give us a Hand'
The Annual General Meeting of the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency was held on Friday 28 October 2016 at Ayers House. Thank you to those who were able to attend. For those who were unable, the RDWA Annual Report 2015-2016 is now available for you to read online.
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Welcome to Dr Butt
The RDWA welcomes Dr Mateen Butt who has commenced practising at Mid Eyre Medical.
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Rural Registrar of the Year - Congratulations Dr Kloza
RDWA Congratulates Dr Kate Kloza, who has been named the Telstra Health RDAA-ACCRM Rural Registrar of the Year 2016.
Dr Kloza, who is currently working at Kanyaka Surgery in Quorn, is well known for her work as a rural doctor in South Australia as well as a Remote Antarctic Medical Practitioner with the Australian Antarctic Division. Find out more.
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GP Local CPD Events - See what's coming up in your region
Dermascopy
Wednesday 9 November 6.30-9.00pm, Port Lincoln Hotel
Presented by Dr Bruce Wauchope
Find out more>>
Cardiology "Mini Updates" - Barossa
Monday 21 November 6.30-9.00pm, Wanera Wine Bar, Angaston
Presented by Dr Peter Sage, Cardiologist
Find out more>>
Arthritis Update - Flinders and Far North
Tuesday 29 November 6.30-9.30pm, Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta
Presented by Dr Simon Burnet, Rheumatologist
Find out more>>
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2016 Rural GP and Practice Workforce Surveys
Have you completed yours? There's still time to have your say
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Register now - medSPACE UMAT Preparation Support Program for 2017
Completing the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test (UMAT) is a key requirement when applying for medicine or dentistry. RDWA’s medSPACE UMAT Preparation Support Program is for students who have a rural background and need to sit the UMAT in 2017 for admission into university.
The medSPACE UMAT Preparation Support Program provides you with a comprehensive two-day workshop as well as access to an online distance education package, allowing you to work through practice exams, guides and drills to develop your UMAT performance. Workshops for 2017 will be held:
Whyalla 10-11 January
Adelaide 13-14 January
Mount Gambier 17-18 January
To register for support, please visit medSPACE UMAT Preparation Support Program.
For more information contact Rick Schneider, RDWA Attraction, on 08 8234 8277 or email attraction@ruraldoc.com.au.
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Fifth National Mental Health Plan
The Commonwealth Department of Health have released a draft of the Fifth National Mental Health Plan that seeks to establish a national approach for collaborative government effort over the next five years, with a focus on achieving a better integrated service system for consumers and carers.
Face-to-face workshops are being held across the country during November and December providing the opportunity for comment on the draft Fifth Plan. A workshop will be held in Adelaide on Monday 14 November 2016. Visit Fifth National Mental Health Plan to download the draft plan and for more information on the National Consultation workshops.
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