Sturt Fleurieu provides support and assistance to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) located in practices throughout its rural areas (Adelaide Hills, Murray Mallee, Barossa, Riverland South East regions) to prepare for the RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship exam. This Fellowship Support Program is funded under a joint arrangement with the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency (RDWA).
Resources provided include teleconference clinical tutorials, access to online teaching and course materials, participation in small group workshops under the direction and guidance of a Sturt Fleurieu regional medical educator and financial assistance with participation in training and exam preparation courses.
Resources provided include:
- gp-start - this program provides structured learning and GP specific readings. Available on CD and through online links. READ MORE
- gp-advanced - this is a case based program where GPs discuss cases and present them on a website. GPs are required to develop questions for each case which are in the format of the RACGP exam questions. They are then asked to supply the answers and the research around the subject. Through this process we have developed a large bank of practice exam questions to which we can give you access if you wish. The frequency and method need to be discussed individually. READ MORE
- RACGP Clinical Skills Scenarios DVD
- 'Clinical Cases for General Practice Exams' 2nd edition by Susan Wearne. A useful resource to use in small groups for OSCE preparation. READ MORE
- Financial support to attend the RACGP exam preparation workshop/ seminars.
- OSCE Preparation - held at Waikerie By Dr Ken Wanguhu. This sessions is for those who have sat and passed the written exam.
Other potential support:
- Medical Educator visit - to observe and give constructive feedback on consultations
- Small group teleconference sessions where you would be the providers of knowledge, rather than the medical educators.
IMGs interested in joining the program should contact Angela Burden at RDWA on 8234 8277
to determine eligibility for support. Contact details are:
Rural Doctors Workforce Agency
Angela Burden
Director, Workforce
Email: angela.burden@ruraldoc.com.au
Rural Doctors Workforce Agency
Helen O'Malley
Professional Support Officer
Email: helen.o'malley@ruraldoc.com.au
Eligible IMGs seeking educational and training support should contact the Sturt Fleurieu on 8536 5000 to discuss their learning requirements. Contact details are:
Sturt Fleureiu GP Education and Training (GPET)
Dr Peter Clements – Director of Medical Education (many years of rural GP experience)
Dr Ken Wanguhu – Medical Educator, GP Waikerie, IMG
Dr Danny Byrne – Medical Educator, GP Chandlers Hill, Adelaide
Alison Day – Manager Education Program Integration
Useful Links:
ACRRM - Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
RACGP - Royal Australian College of General Practice
RDWA - Rural Doctors Workforce Agency