Welcome to the third DPD newsletter. Multi-Source Feedback Surveys (MSFS) I wish to share these important points regarding the completion of the MSFS. MSFS must be commenced by requesting the College to set them up online Old PSS forms must not be used – if you have previously downloaded them please delete them. It is…
Bootcamp We recently sent out emails to all members about the Bootcamp and Fellowship Ceremony and Dinner, taking place in Wellington on 14 and 14 September. Tickets are now available to be purchased for both. Planning for the Bootcamp continues, with details being added to the Bootcamp post as and when they become available. It…
Welcome to the second Director of Professional Development (DPD) newsletter. This month we focus on the importance of providing documentation and reflection within UCCIS to support your CPD. All Fellows wishing to remain vocationally registered within the scope of urgent care must maintain compliance with our recertification programme. We are required by MCNZ to design…
Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce my first DCT post for the revised newsletter process. I’m going to cover off some important items for registrars – please read and take action where necessary. University Papers We’ve noted that University of Auckland have limited access to some university papers. POPHLTH709 was cancelled for…
Welcome to the first Director of Professional Development (DPD) update in our newly structured newsletter. As DPD one of my main roles is to oversee the ongoing recertification programme and to encourage good quality CPD. CPD can be viewed as an unnecessary imposition on hard-working clinicians so I wanted to use this first newsletter to…
As General Manager my focus is on strategy, stakeholder engagement and oversight of the administrative aspects of the College, including support to the committees. I will share information from all those areas.OfficeAs you know, Claire left the College, and we are waiting for her replacement to arrive in post. Kushani arrives on 24 June as…
Governance review In line with our current strategy the Executive Committee has initiated a full review of the College’s governance structure. An external consulting company has been engaged to complete the initial review. The intention is to ensure that our governance and operational structures are fit for the College’s role and purpose, effective, efficient, and…
Clinical assessment with Māori whānau. For more information click here. (The College is not responsible for external links).
The Education committee with 7 members is the largest of the College’s committees. The committee and DCT David Sorrell meet every 2-3 months as required via zoom and communicate regularly by email. This year Palm Kamolpanus has joined the committee as the new convenor of the Registrar subcommittee. The committee wishes to thank outgoing convenor…
You are invited to attend Connect Communication’s first Lets Connect Wellness Webinar entitled “Ask me Anything”: Everything you have always wanted to ask a Psychiatrist on Tuesday June 25th 7 pm. Is there something you have always secretly wanted to ask a Psychiatrist, but you’ve never had the opportunity? Maybe questions about anxiety, medication, depression…