From the President
From the Office
July Board Report
Regulation Changes
Policy Documents
CPD Project
Curriculum Review
ANZICS ASM
Primary Exam
Communication Course
SOT Workshop
2012 ASM
SMS Alerts
Crit-IQ Podcast
Courses & Events
Positions Vacant
From the President
Following an enormous amount of preparation, the College completed the Australian Medical Council Accreditation process at the end of June. The AMC team spent time visiting many hospitals around Australia and New Zealand followed by an intense week at College House with the Board and staff. The AMC inspectors consistently commented on the enthusiastic and positive responses received from Fellows, Supervisors and Trainees. It is very gratifying that the new College is valued and well regarded by the community and in this aspect alone, the accreditation was a valuable exercise. We look forward to the final report due in October and are confident that much of the hard work establishing the College will be acknowledged, but more importantly that the Board will continue to work hard to address and improve and maintain the positive momentum. I would like to thank all those involved in every stage of this process, your time and dedication is greatly appreciated.
Of the future challenges ahead, the Curriculum Review is a major priority. It is anticipated that this will be broad ranging review of many of the integral activities of the College that will include the development of modular training, adaptations to outreach medicine, establishment of trainee selection processes and revision of the hospital accreditation process. This project will involve extensive discussions with Regional Committees, Fellows and Trainees and all your input will be valued. It is anticipated that the framework of the new curriculum and associated projects will be completed by the end of 2012.
The Primary Examination continues to develop at a pleasing rate. There are a record number of candidates sitting in the forthcoming examination and it was most gratifying that ALL candidates who passed the CICM primary passed the recent Fellowship examination on first attempt. My thanks to the Primary Exam Committee and Primary course instructors for this outstanding achievement is such a short time.
The Board is committed to supporting Regional and Rural Intensive Care Medicine. Together with ANZICS, the College will develop a special interest group to specifically address Regional and Rural challenges across Australia and New Zealand. This includes participation on the Board and a commitment to education and CPD support.
Prof John Myburgh
From the Office
It is hard to believe that we are already in August. Things around the office are busy as always, although we have all breathed a sigh of relief now the AMC accreditation is over.
The College offices have recently been expanded and we are enjoying some more space. Dr Penny Stewart from Alice Springs very generously donated two paintings by renowned Aboriginal artist Margaret Scobie and I am very delighted that the College has chosen to display some of my work, six photographs from Antarctica and the Arctic.
The Training and Exams department have had a reshuffle and all their roles are clearly defined on the website at: http://cicm.org.au/staff.php
If you would like to include anything in future e-newsletters, please email me at: lisad@cicm.org.au
Lisa Davidson
July Board Report
The President‘s Report from the July Board meeting is now on the website. The report details important decisions made at the most recent meeting.
Regulation Changes
Following the recent Board meeting held on 21st July 2011, the Board has made some important changes to Regulation 5, particularly regarding Deferred and Interrupted Training and other areas of training, for full details please visit the website.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Training Department.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Training Department.
Policy Documents
After several months of consultation with Regional and National Committees and other relevant stakeholders, the Board ratified changes to IC1 and IC2.
The updated policy documents will be available on the website from Monday 8th August.
If you have any queries, please contact the College.
CPD Project
The CPD Project is progessing extremely well with the testing phase of the online diary due to commence this month. The team have been working hard on the IT aspects as well as writing detailed manuals and guidebooks for participants.
Lisa Davidson will be at the ANZICS ASM in October with details of the CPD program and access to the online diary for Fellows to test and provide feedback.
It was decided at the February Board meeting that although CPD is compulsory for all Fellows, if you are a dual Fellow with ACEM, RACP or ANZCA, the College will accept their program as a suitable alternative. Arrangements will also be made for those Fellows who reside permanently outside Australia and New Zealand.
The draft framework is available on the website.
We would also like this opportunity to remind all Fellows that the Medical Board of Australia stipulates that you must be enrolled in a CPD program in order to maintain your registration.
Lisa Davidson will be at the ANZICS ASM in October with details of the CPD program and access to the online diary for Fellows to test and provide feedback.
It was decided at the February Board meeting that although CPD is compulsory for all Fellows, if you are a dual Fellow with ACEM, RACP or ANZCA, the College will accept their program as a suitable alternative. Arrangements will also be made for those Fellows who reside permanently outside Australia and New Zealand.
The draft framework is available on the website.
We would also like this opportunity to remind all Fellows that the Medical Board of Australia stipulates that you must be enrolled in a CPD program in order to maintain your registration.
Curriculum Review
Whilst still at a very early stage, a review of the CICM curriculum has begun and a preliminary Committee that will lead the review has been formed. The initial report provided by the AMC to the College outlined several recommendations for changes to the curriculum, and these will be considered in the review.
The College will consult widely with Fellows and Trainees for their input on all significant aspects, so we encourage you to forward your comments to the College when the opportunity arises. Shortly the College will post a section on the website exclusively dedicated to the review - keep a lookout for it.
ANZICS ASM
The ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care ASM will be held in October in Brisbane.
Steph and Lisa from the College will be attending, so please be sure to come and see us at the ANZICS desk. Lisa will be showing off the new CPD Online diary and also seeking expressions of interest in participation in a rural and regional special interest group.
The theme for the ASM is, "Tools of the Trade - Tips, Tricks and Technology" Registration is now open and the full program is available at www.intensivecareasm.com.
Primary Exam
PRIMARY EXAM WORKSHOP
A workshop will be held at the ANZICS ASM in Brisbane on Thursday 13th October 2011. The workshop is aimed at those preparing to sit the exam, SOT‘s and Fellow‘s involved in teaching primary exam material.
For more information please click here.
Communication Course
The second Communication Skills course for Trainees will be held in Melbourne on Friday 2 September at The Cullen Hotel in Prahran.
The course will cover such areas as: breaking bad and catastrophic news; end of life treatment choices; open disclosure and advance care planning. The presenters, Michele Stewart and Helen Golding, are experienced course facilitators and counsellors and are familiar with intensive care issues through their work as presenters on the ADAPT Course.
The course will be a blend of demonstration, small group practice and scenarios that will focus on aspects such as the impact of emotion on communication; the effects of trauma and grief on behavior, active listening and differing communication styles. It is intended that in the future all CICM Trainees will attend this course.
The course will be a blend of demonstration, small group practice and scenarios that will focus on aspects such as the impact of emotion on communication; the effects of trauma and grief on behavior, active listening and differing communication styles. It is intended that in the future all CICM Trainees will attend this course.
The registration form can be found on the website, get in quick as places are limited and the course is filling up.
If you require any further information, please contact Steph Gershon on stephg@cicm.org.au.
SOT Workshop
Further to the positive response received from the Sydney SOT Workshop run in April, another successful workshop was run in Brisbane in July. The workshop focused on successfully providing feedback to Trainees on their performance, clinical reasoning, identifying a poorly performing learner, and when to refer a Trainee to the College for remediation. Interactive sessions allowed SOTs to discuss their experiences with other SOTs, and to model best practice through role playing.
2012 ASM
Plans for the 2012 ASM are progressing well with dates finalised and venues booked in Melbourne.
Mark the 25th - 27th May in your diary for the "Breathe Easy: Oxygenation in the New Millennium" CICM ASM.
Mark the 25th - 27th May in your diary for the "Breathe Easy: Oxygenation in the New Millennium" CICM ASM.
SMS Alerts
The College are launching a new SMS alert service to keep our members in Australia and New Zealand up to date with important information. We will ensure that you only receive messages that are relevant to you and there will be an opt out option if you wish to cease the service at any time.
If you have recently changed you mobile number or have any queries, please contact Elyse Lithgow.
If you have recently changed you mobile number or have any queries, please contact Elyse Lithgow.
Crit-IQ Podcast
Crit-IQ‘s Todd Fraser recorded a podcast interview with Dr Penny Stewart, the ICU Director at Alice Springs Hospital.
Penny describes her experiences in the most isolated ICU in Australia. This is a must-listen event for any Trainee or Fellow considering work in a regional hospital ICU.
Penny describes her experiences in the most isolated ICU in Australia. This is a must-listen event for any Trainee or Fellow considering work in a regional hospital ICU.
The podcast can be accessed at the following link :
Courses & Events
CONSULTANT INTENSIVIST TRANSITION COURSE - MELBOURNE
On behalf of the course faculty we cordially invite you to participate in the 3rd Consultant Intensivist Transition Course to be held at The Blackman - Art Series Hotel, Melbourne, VIC from November 2-4, 2011.
The topics are pitched for doctors within the first two years of commencing the transition from post fellowship exam Senior Registrar to Consultant.
The enthusiastic faculty bring to the program a wealth of experiences that have shaped their own adjustments. The blending of these, with their combined knowledge and skills that include experiential teaching methods, mannikin-based simulation and health management, promise to make this an event not to be missed.
For more details about the course and to register go to: www.toolsofmedicine.com. Strictly 12 places only per course. Approved for 50 CME and 50 QA points as part of the CICM CPD program.
For more details about the course and to register go to: www.toolsofmedicine.com. Strictly 12 places only per course. Approved for 50 CME and 50 QA points as part of the CICM CPD program.
THE ALFRED ICU COURSES - MELBOURNE
The Alfred offers courses year round in:
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Assessment & Support in Intensive(Basic)
- Bronchoscopy
- Echocardiography
- ECMO including Cannulation
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Nutrition
- Renal
- Trauma
There are Symposiums with International Guest Speakers and numerous courses with high practical content and low faculty:participant ratios. All courses are accredited for CME points and Early Bird offers are available at major meetings.
All are welcome to enrol in any of these courses and program details plus further information can be found at www.alfredicu.org.au/courses or for assistance you can call Cathy Oswald the Conference Co-ordinator on (03)9076 5397. We look forward to hosting you.
All are welcome to enrol in any of these courses and program details plus further information can be found at www.alfredicu.org.au/courses or for assistance you can call Cathy Oswald the Conference Co-ordinator on (03)9076 5397. We look forward to hosting you.
INTENSIVE CARE SYMPOSIUM - SYDNEY
The Intensive Care Symposium will be held on Thursday 15th September 2011 at the Westmead Hospital.
For full details and the registration form, click here.
CRITICAL CARE 2011 - NEW SOUTH WALES
Kingscliff 26-30th September.
"Don‘t miss out!"
Registration for Critical care 2011 September 26-30 is open, but places are strictly limited. This meeting provides small group practical skills workshops and clinical updates on:
1. Ventilatory strategies for Hypoxic Respiratory Failure 2. Challenges in Haemodynamic monitoring‘
3. ICU Nutrition and CRRT
4. Critical Care Radiology
There is also a fantastic social program and the venue is great for the whole family. Please note that as the conference is in school holidays you need to book accomodation early at this popular resort. Kingscliff is located only 20 minutes south of Coolangatta airport, just North of Byron Bay.
For more information go to www.criticalcareevents.com.au or see the program on the Intensive Care Network (www.intensivecarenetwork.com)
2011 Alfred Intensive Care Trainee Research Presentations and Award Dinner
7pm Thursday 1st September,
The White Room, Quaff Restaurant, Toorak, Melbourne
For full details, please click here.
Queensland Annual Trainee Research Meeting
Friday 11th November 2011 9am - 4pm
Please submit all expressions of interests / projects for presentation to mcordwell@anzca.edu.au
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