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2024 workshops and enrolment

  • Emerald | 29 April – 01 May 2024
  • Roma | 03 – 05 June 2024
  • Stanthorpe | 15 – 17 July 2024
  • Innisfail | 26 – 28 August 2024
  • Townsville | 23 – 25 September 2024
  • Mackay | 28 – 30 October 2024
  • Toowoomba | 25 – 27 November 2024

* Faculty development commences the afternoon prior to the listed workshop commencement date.

This workshop is offered via an application process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • received written advice offering you a place
  • completed an enrolment form
  • received written confirmation of your finalised enrolment.

Overview
The Rural Generalist Trainee Workshop focuses on establishing and expanding skills imperative to safe rural practice and affords an opportunity to network with fellow Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees and senior experienced rural generalists. This workshop includes:

  • case studies
  • procedural skills stations
  • scenario based learning and;
  • several group discussion forums

Target audience
Attendance is reserved for QRGP trainees in postgraduate year (PGY) 1 or 2.

Faculty
The Rural Generalist Trainee Workshop is delivered by a number of experienced clinicians including senior rural generalists, emergency medicine staff specialists, senior midwife and emergency medicine nurses.

Duration and delivery
This two and a half day workshop (plus travel time) is presented face to face at various locations across Queensland. No prior preparation is required.

Assessment
There is no formal assessment component to this workshop.

Travel arrangements
Accommodation and travel arrangements are booked and paid for by the Program for Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees.

Resources
A participant handbook will be provided.

Certification
A Statement of Attendance will be issued after the participant has completed the training. Participation in this workshop will also contribute towards Rural Generalist Medicine Prevocational Certification requirements.

Participant feedback
Attendees indicated they valued the opportunity to undertake this clinical training.
Specific comments included:

  • ‘Facilitators were excellent, very nice and generously shared their stories.’
  • ‘Good reconciliation of clinical knowledge, further development and practice of new skills and great to meet likeminded doctors!’
  • ‘I loved the hands on workshops. It was great to be in small groups so that we could be open and honest and feel confident. I liked being in a group with people all my level of internship.’
  • ‘I was looking forward to this workshop for weeks, and it exceeded my expectations! It was a great opportunity to meet fellow RG trainees and learn invaluable skills from rural generalists in the workforce.’
Overview
The Rural Generalist Advanced Skills Training Introductory Workshop: Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an initiative of the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway, Darling Downs Health. This online workshop is designed to prepare, support and build a Rural Generalist Trainee’s/rural registrar’s skills and confidence to undertake obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) advanced skills training in Queensland.

The Workshop is endorsed by the Queensland Health DRANZCOG Advisory Group.

Target audience

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees.

  • Attendance at this workshop is reserved for QRGP trainees/rural registrars who are about to commence their AST year / in an AST position.

Other doctors.

  • External applicants (medical practitioners who are not QRGP trainees) may apply to attend provided they are about to commence their AST year / an AST position. However please note that enrolment by external applicants is subject to availability.

Workshop places will be offered to applicants accepted to an O&G advanced skills training position interstate where possible (priority access will be given to Queensland applicants).

Eligibility
To be eligible to enrol in this Workshop you:

  • must have been accepted to an O&G advanced skills training position; and
  • must be a current Queensland Rural Generalist Trainee or GP registrar tracking to Rural Generalist or GP O&G practice.

Faculty
The teaching faculty includes a range of experienced staff specialists and rural generalist obstetricians.

Duration and delivery
This workshop is delivered face to face over five intensive days.

Assessment
There are no assessment activities to complete. This Workshop is a preparatory-based short course designed to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of Rural Generalist Trainees/rural registrars undertaking O&G advanced skills training.

Course fees

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees are:

  • Offered a discounted registration fee, payable at the time of registering for the workshop.
  • Provided with accommodation, where required, for the first through to the second last night of the workshop.  This accommodation is booked and paid for by the Program.
  • Responsible for booking and self-funding all other accommodation costs (including additional nights).
  • Responsible for booking and paying for all travel (including flights, care hire, parking, et cetera) costs.
  • Required to pay for all other costs incurred, including meals.
  • Responsible for negotiating any time away from work that is required for their attendance at the workshop. Please consult your supervisor to discuss you attendance prior to enrolment.

Other attendees are:

  • Responsible for all components of their attendance at the workshop including all logistics and costs without exception.

Resources
Upon confirmation of enrolment you will be provided pre-workshop activities and readings.

Certification
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Course dates and enrolment
The workshop will be held from Monday 29 January to Friday 2 February 2024 at the Clinical Simulation Centre, Townsville University Hospital.

This Workshop is offered via an application process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • received written advice offering you a place
  • completed an enrolment form
  • paid all fees in full
  • received written confirmation of your finalised enrolment.

Participant feedback
The following comments were received from Workshop attendees:

  • ‘Thank you for everyone’s time and effort. It was very valuable.’
  • ‘Great, thank you so much for taking the time to teach us and answer our questions.’
  • ‘Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Very helpful workshop.’
  • ‘A fantastic week overall. Great overview of the major skills required for the year. Wish we could do it again’.
  • ‘Overall, very good workshop, feeling more prepared following workshop. Good hands on experiences. Facilitators approachable and knowledgeable. Well organised’.
Overview
The Rural Generalist Advanced Skills Training Introductory Workshop: Anaesthetics is an initiative of the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway, Darling Downs Health and the Statewide Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care Clinical Network (SWAPNET), Rural and Remote Work Group. This Workshop is designed to prepare, support and build a Rural Generalist Trainee’s/rural registrar’s skills and confidence to undertake anaesthetic advanced skills training in Queensland.

The Workshop is endorsed by the Queensland Health Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia (JCCA).

Target audience

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees.

  • Attendance at this workshop is reserved for QRGP trainees/rural registrars who are about to commence their AST year / in an AST position.

Other doctors.

  • External applicants (medical practitioners who are not QRGP trainees) may apply to attend provided they are about to commence their AST year / an AST position. However please note that enrolment by external applicants is subject to availability.

Workshop places will be offered to applicants accepted to an Anaesthetic advanced skills training position interstate where possible (priority access will be given to Queensland applicants).

Eligibility
To be eligible to enrol in this Workshop you:

  • must have been accepted to an anaesthetic advanced skills training position; and
  • must be a current Queensland Rural Generalist Trainee or GP registrar tracking to Rural Generalist or GP anaesthetic practice.

Faculty
The teaching faculty includes a range of experienced staff specialists and rural generalist anaesthetists from across Queensland.

Duration and delivery
This workshop is delivered face to face over five intensive days.

Assessment
There are no assessment activities to complete. This Workshop is a preparatory-based short course designed to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of Rural Generalist Trainees/rural registrars undertaking anaesthetic advanced skills training.

Course fees

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees are:

  • Offered a discounted registration fee, payable at the time of registering for the workshop.
  • Provided with accommodation, where required, for the first through to the second last night of the workshop.  This accommodation is booked and paid for by the Program.
  • Responsible for booking and self-funding all other accommodation costs (including additional nights).
  • Responsible for booking and paying for all travel (including flights, care hire, parking, et cetera) costs.
  • Required to pay for all other costs incurred, including meals.
  • Responsible for negotiating any time away from work that is required for their attendance at the workshop. Please consult your supervisor to discuss you attendance prior to enrolment.

Other attendees are:

  • Responsible for all components of their attendance at the workshop including all logistics and costs without exception.

Resources
Pre-reading will be provided to participants prior to the commencement of the Workshop.

Certification
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Course dates and enrolment
The workshop will be held from Monday 29 January to Friday 2 February 2024 at the Rural Medical Education Australia (RMEA) building in Toowoomba.

This Workshop is offered via an application process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • received written advice offering you a place
  • completed an enrolment form
  • paid all fees in full
  • received written confirmation of your finalised enrolment.

Participant feedback
The following comments were received from Workshop attendees:

  • Lectures and teaching. Brilliant structure, engaging workshop and always a pleasure being back with like-minded rural doctors. Thanks James and team’.
  • ‘Case discussions and learning from experienced Rural Generalists who contextualise the skills and theory very well’.
  • ‘Great context and discussions – learning from RGs and FANZCAs provides great insight’.
Overview
The Rural Generalist Advanced Skills Training Introductory Workshop: Internal Medicine, Mental Health and Paediatrics is an initiative of the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway, Darling Downs Health. This intensive three day Workshop is designed to prepare, support and build a Rural Generalist Trainee’s/rural registrar’s knowledge and skills to undertake advanced skills training in Queensland.

Target audience

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) trainees.

  • Attendance at this workshop is reserved for QRGP trainees/rural registrars who are about to commence their AST year / in an AST position.

Other doctors.

  • External applicants (medical practitioners who are not QRGP trainees) may apply to attend provided they are about to commence their AST year / an AST position. However please note that enrolment by external applicants is subject to availability.

Workshop places will be offered to applicants accepted to an Internal Medicine, Mental Health and Paediatrics advanced skills training position interstate where possible (priority access will be given to Queensland applicants).

Eligibility
To be eligible to enrol in this Workshop you:

  • must have been accepted to an internal medicine, mental health or paediatrics advanced skills training position; and
  • must be a current Queensland Rural Generalist Trainee or GP registrar tracking to Rural Generalist or GP internal medicine, mental health or paediatrics practice.

Faculty
The teaching faculty includes a range of experienced staff specialists and rural generalists from across Queensland.

Duration and delivery
This workshop is delivered face to face over three intensive days.

Assessment
There are no assessment activities to complete. This Workshop is a preparatory-based short course designed to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of Rural Generalist Trainees/rural registrars undertaking internal medicine, mental health and paediatrics advanced skills training.

Course fees
For information regarding the course fee, please contact the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway team.

Resources
Pre-reading will be provided to participants prior to the commencement of the Workshop series.

Certification
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Course dates and enrolment
The workshop will be held from Monday 29 January to Wednesday 31 January 2024 at the Rural Medical Education Australia (RMEA) building in Toowoomba.

This Workshop is offered via an application process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • received written advice offering you a place
  • completed an enrolment form
  • paid all fees in full
  • received written confirmation of your finalised enrolment.

Participant feedback
The following comments were received from Workshop attendees:

  • ‘Opportunity to work through applied knowledge scenario. Calibre of consultants/ opportunity to ask questions and understand culture of each specialty and expectations of trainees (i.e. physician training)’.
  • ‘The facilitators were great. Sessions were all relevant / pragmatic’.
  • ‘The simulations, cases, clinical reasoning and exam information were valuable.’
2024 workshop and enrolment
The workshop will be held from Friday 02 August – Sunday 04 August 2024 at the Gold Coast.

This workshop is offered via an application process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • received written advice offering a place
  • completed an enrolment form
  • paid all fees in full
  • received written confirmation of finalised enrolment.

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact the QRGP team.

Overview

The QRGP Rural Readiness Workshop is a three-day workshop designed specifically for Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway trainees who are in postgraduate year 3 or above, or undertaking Advanced Skills Training, and intending to transition to a rural position the following year. Trainees already in early career rural practice are also invited to attend.

The workshop is facilitated by experienced Rural Generalists and clinical educators from across Queensland and includes sessions on:

  • thriving as a doctor in a rural community
  • contextualising your current learning in preparation for rural practice
  • navigating your learner / leader roles as part of a rural team
  • establishing professional networks
  • career planning and job preparation

Target audience

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway trainees who are in postgraduate year 3 or above, or undertaking Advanced Skills Training, and intending to transition to a rural position the following year. Trainees already in early career rural practice are also invited to attend.

Faculty
Experienced Rural Generalists and QRGP clinical educators deliver this workshop.

Duration and delivery
This workshop is presented face to face.

Assessment
There is no formal assessment component to this workshop.

Course fees
A course fee of $350.00 (including GST) is payable upon confirmation of attendance. For more information regarding course fees, please contact the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway team.

Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) Trainees have access to subsidised flights and accommodation. Attendees who are not on the QRGP will need to meet the cost of these items in addition to course fees.

Resources
A participant handbook will be provided.

Certification
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Participant feedback
Attendees indicated they valued the opportunity to undertake career planning discussions with QRGP team members and Rural Generalist faculty. They also reported becoming more aware of people management issues, diplomacy in the workplace, team work and management of limited resources.

Specific comments included:

  • ‘Realistic case and problem solving at SMO level.’
  • ‘Talking through all the scenarios and career progression; also speaking about exam preparations with other candidates and examiners.’
  • ‘Leadership skills, contemplation of better techniques in natural disasters, conflict and people management, trauma in rural setting and resource management.’
  • ‘Providing an approach to realistic and challenging scenarios; Networking with rural generalists and other trainees; Discussing career progression and the steps to take.’
  • ‘Meeting with fellow QRGP Trainees; discussions on leadership, clinical governance, career progression and resource management.’

Overview

The Postgraduate Rural Orientation Program (PROP) is designed specifically for Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway (QRGP) postgraduate entrants. It focuses on establishing and expanding skills imperative to safe rural practice and affords an opportunity to network with fellow QRGP trainees and senior experienced rural generalists. This workshop includes:

  • interactive skills sessions on airways, obstetrics, trauma and severe illness
  • rurally contextualised case-based discussions
  • clinician wellbeing and;
  • peer level support and networking.

Target audience

Attendance is reserved for QRGP postgraduate entrants PGY3-PGY10.

Faculty
Experienced Rural Generalists and QRGP clinical educators deliver this workshop.

Eligibility

To be eligible to enrol in this workshop you must be:

  • a current QRGP postgraduate trainee
  • PGY3 – PGY10

Duration and delivery
This workshop is presented face to face over two consecutive days.

Assessment
There is no formal assessment component to this workshop.

Course fees

QRGP postgraduate trainees are:

  • not required to pay course fees to attend
  • provided with accommodation and flights where required.  The accommodation and flights are booked and paid for by QRGP.
  • responsible for booking and self-funding all other accommodation costs and travel (including additional nights and stop overs).
  • required to pay for all other costs incurred, including meals and transfers not provided during the workshop.
  • responsible for negotiating any time away from work that is required for their attendance at the workshop. Please consult your supervisor to discuss you attendance prior to enrolment.

For information regarding the course fees, please contact the QRGP team.

Resources
A participant handbook will be provided.

Certification
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Course dates and enrolment

2024 workshop dates to be confirmed.

This workshop is offered via an application process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • received written advice offering you a place
  • completed an enrolment form and;
  • received written confirmation of your finalised enrolment.
Workshops and enrolment

The majority of the CRuSE workshops are held at Francis Baron Burnett Centre, UQ, Greenslopes Hospital, Brisbane.

This workshop is offered via a registration process and you are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • nominated by your employing hospital
  • completed an enrolment
  • paid all fees in full (where applicable)
  • received written confirmation of finalised enrolment.

Overview
The Clinical Rural Skills Enhancement (CRuSE) workshop is comprised of an on-line prerequisite module and an intensive one-day program designed to prepare, support and build a junior medical officer’s skills and confidence in readiness to undertake a rural placement.

The objectives of the workshop include the ability of the junior medical officer to:

  • understand the context in which patient care is delivered in the rural environment
  • apply sufficient knowledge in the field of rural general practice to problems they are either likely to face (competence building) or which concern them most (confidence building)
  • access resources and support for decision-making and direct patient care in rural practice
  • recognise their own scope of practice in caring for patients
  • apply effective communication skills in relation to calling for help from local and remote expert resources
  • demonstrate life-saving procedural skills required for emergency care in environments with limited specialist assistance
  • demonstrate competence in the assessment of paediatric and obstetric patients
  • apply principles of crisis resource management, including skills in teamwork, leadership and effective communication to clinical situations either likely or most concerning.

Target audience
The workshop is designed to provide training for junior medical officers undertaking a rural generalist term via the Queensland Country jDocs program. Attendance for this group is reserved as the CRuSE workshop must be completed prior to rural placement.

Medical Officers external to the jDocs program may attend CRuSE subject to position availability, suitability assessment and an enrolment fee where applicable. RNs in rural clinical practice may be able to attend the workshop as an observer subject to a suitability assessment and availability. Enquiries can be directed to CRuSE@health.qld.gov.au.

Faculty
The CRuSE workshop is delivered by a number of experienced clinicians including senior rural generalists, emergency medicine staff specialists, senior emergency registrars, senior midwives and emergency medicine nurses.

Duration and delivery
The workshop is conducted over one day at the workshop at the Francis Baron Burnett Simulation Centre (at the rear of the Greenslopes Hospital campus) in Brisbane or equivalent Skills Centre in Townsville.

Assessment
There are no assessment activities for CRuSE attendees to complete.

Course fees
Junior medical officers who attend as part of the Queensland Country jDocs program are not required to pay a fee.

RNs in rural clinical practice may be able to attend the workshop as an observer subject to a suitability assessment and availability. Enquiries can be directed to CRuSE@health.qld.gov.au.

Attendees external to the Queensland Country jDocs program are subject to a course fee. Contact the team for more information.

Resources
Resources are provided via an online resource folder prior to the workshop.

Certification
A Statement of Attendance is provided upon certified attendance at the workshop. A module completion certification is also issued online via iLearn.

Participant feedback
The following comments were received from 2022 CRuSE workshop attendees:

  • ‘A great comprehensive program! Thanks for alleviating my anxiety about my upcoming rural term & helping me feel more prepared.’
  • ‘Great practical workshop – definitely thought Paeds & neonatal very valuable.  Good simulations.’
  • ‘Relevant clinical scenarios in simulation sessions. Helpful rural tips.  Good instructors.’
  • ‘Fantastic course – some of the best teaching & learning I have been a part of!  Thank you!’
  • Wonderful course, presenters were awesome & very engaging.  Good amount of practical skills.
2024 Workshop and Enrolment
The workshop will be held Thursday 20 June 2024 in Brisbane.

The Workshop is offered through the Rural Doctors Association Queensland (RDQA) annual registration process. You are considered to be enrolled when you have completed the full enrolment process:

  • completed an enrolment form
  • paid all fees in full
  • received written confirmation of finalised enrolment.

Overview
The Rural Generalist Doctors in Training Workshop is a dynamic one day workshop designed specifically to introduce medical students, interns and junior doctors to clinical and professional skills in Rural Generalist medicine.

This workshop includes sessions on:

      • Rural career pathway planning
      • Airways management
      • Advance Life Support
      • Practical fracture management
      • Establishing professional networks

Target audience

The workshop is designed to provide training for medical students, interns and junior doctors who are considering a medical career as a Rural Generalist.

Enrolment will be considered subject to availability.

Faculty
Experienced Rural Generalists and QRGP clinical educators deliver this workshop.

Duration and delivery
This workshop is presented face to face.

Assessment
There is no formal assessment component to this workshop.

Course fees
For information regarding the course fee, please contact the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway team.

Certification
Participants will receive a Statement of Attendance.

Participant feedback
Attendees indicated they valued the opportunity to undertake career planning discussions with QRGP team members and Rural Generalist faculty. They also reported becoming more aware of rural medicine pathways and enjoyed participating in real-life scenarios.

Specific comments included:

    • ‘The information to rural medicine pathways was very insightful.’
    • ‘Hands on activities and being able to talk to current staff working rural.’
    • ‘Able to ask questions. Hands on experience.  Presenters shared their personal experiences and advice.’
    • ‘Developmental session.  Life and career advice is so valuable, more please!’
    • ‘Interactive sessions.  Real life situations.’

Special Training Opportunities

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The Logan Hospital has secured funding to increase and improve Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services and there is an opportunity for Rural Generalists, or General Practitioners to undertake a 3-12 month term in the ENT clinic in order to develop skills in the ‘office-based’ diagnosis and emergency treatment of ENT presentations.

This will include management of epistaxis, nasal polyps, broken noses, audiology assessment and interpretation, diagnosis and treatment of malignancies of the head and neck +/- peri neural spread, assessment of facial palsies and snoring/apnoeas; management of salivary stones and diagnosis of ear pathology including choesteotoma/exostosis.

Skills: flexible nasendoscope, interpretation of barium swallows, surgical airways/emergency cricothyroidotomies, ear suction, myringotomies, abscess/quincy drainage, lymph node biopsy, removal of FB from nose/ear/oropharynx.

There would also be the opportunity to observe and take part in tertiary level ENT services such as surgery of head and neck cancers.

More Information
Register your interest via rural_generalist@health.qld.gov.au

Enquiries can be made to Dr Bernie Whitfield, Director ENT Logan Hospital.

Coordinated by the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM).

A six month competency based training program conducted in the workplace. Should be considered by Trainees who have a minimum of 20 weeks ED time.

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Coordinated by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).

Centred primarily on office-based obstetrics and gynaecology and generally involves three months of either practice or hospital-based training.

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Coordinated by by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network and The University of Sydney and offered throughout Australia.

A one-year part-time program with challenging course work comprising annually updated Lecture Units (Webcasts = learning outcomes, lecture notes, recorded lecture and self-assessment questions) and assessment. Two course streams are available, depending on location, with examinations in August or December.

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Coordinated by James Cook University. A 1.5 year program enabling specialisation in public health issues relevant to tropical Australia and its near neighbours.

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