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Friday 30th July 2021

College news

Bootcamp tickets

There are only 7 weeks until our Bootcamp Conference and Fellowship Dinner in Christchurch. Tickets are still available for a long weekend of Urgent Care education, debate, and celebration. Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Paramedics are all encouraged to attend. You can find an outline of the event below.

Friday
On Friday we have the Pre-Bootcamp workshops hosted by Pegasus Health and in the evening is More than a Medic” a charity event with short talks delivered by medics with a sense of adventure.

Saturday
The Bootcamp! four sessions each of 2 hours. Each session includes four presentations each of 15 minutes, followed by group discussion and time for questions and answers. With leading professionals within urgent care.

This is followed by the Fellowship dinner. A fun night to celebrate our recent fellows, mix and mingle with friends and those within the urgent care community.

Sunday
On Sunday, we will have a morning of moderated panel discussions in which we will be tackling topics important to urgent care practice. Speakers will include specialists from across various fields including a very special guest.

To find out more or buy tickets: Click here

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Pre-Bootcamp workshops

Pre-Bootcamp workshops are now available (thank you to 24 Hour Surgery for arranging these). These are booked and paid for separately to the Bootcamp and Fellowship dinner.
See https://www.24hoursurgery.co.nz/our-services/pre-bootcamp-workshops.
Flyers also available: ACLS and POCUS.

Compliance, pausing, post-nominal letters

Please read this post about the use of post-nominal letters if no longer a member, pausing training or recertification, and compliance.
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Registrar preparation for UCPEX

One of our registrars, Dr Crispian Wilson, is offering to form a study group to help with UCPEX preparation. Please contact him for further details.

"In preparation for UCPEX this November I will be organising a fortnightly study group covering key topics likely to come up in the written paper and OSCE, with a planned practice OSCE at a later date. The current plan is to hold study sessions in central Auckland with an option for attendance via Zoom, with presentations on topics delivered by group members on a rotating basis. If you would be interested in joining this group and/or attending the practice OSCE, drop me an email at crispian.e.wilson@gmail.com."

General news

End Of Life Care Survey

You are invited to participate in the second End of Life Choice Act 2019 implementation workforce survey here.
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Macquarie University Survey

We are interested in understanding your views on the risks and benefits of providing ED and UC clinicians with access to primary care records when patients present in the ED or UC.
The College approves one hour of CPD for completion of this survey.
To find our more information or to complete the survey, go to:
https://mquni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cYolPMLa5cQFKeO
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Prevocational Medical Education Forum

The Medical Council of New Zealand is excited to host the virtual 2021 Australian and New Zealand Prevocational Medical Education Forum on 18 and 19 October.
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Health Quality & Safety Commission e-digest 25 June–16 July 2021

Please see the latest e-digest from HQSC. Read more.
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Posts and Podcasts

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CME opportunities & Quizzes

Plastics quiz

Other quizzes:
ENT quiz 2020
Trauma and resuscitation quiz
Cardiology quiz
Abdominal quiz
Cardiology quiz
General medical quiz

Situations vacant

Locum Medical Officer – Westgate Medical Centre

Westgate Medical Centre is looking for Locum and part time Doctors to join our skilled and supportive team! Please email careers@tamakihealth.co.nz for more information.
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Clinical Director – Westgate Medical Centre

We are seeking a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care to join our clinic in a full time permanent role. Please email careers@tamakihealth.co.nz for more information.
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Urgent Care Doctor Role in The Sunny BOP

Accident and HealthCare in Tauranga are looking for an Urgent Care Doctor or GP with Urgent Care experience to join our friendly practice. Contact Dave Gilbert on david@accidenthealth.co.nz or 07 5770010
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