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25.01.2022 ***RACGP Global Vision for Young Doctors, next Wednesday, 18th December*** If you are interested in mingling with GPs from around the world while also enjoying free dinner and drinks, this is the event for you! RACGP is hosting a relaxed and interactive cocktail evening next Wednesday in order for young doctors and medical students to share their experiences and learn from GPs from around the globe. In attendance at this event will be key leaders of the young doctor movements... in WONCA who are passionate about connecting Australian doctors and medical students with their counterparts in other countries. Registration for this event is FREE if you are a RACGP member, and you can sign up to be a member (also free of charge) through this link: https://www1.racgp.org.au/members/forms/membership-selector See the Brochure attached for more details on this awesome event and for a link to the event registration! https://cdn.fbsbx.com//WAFac-EDU-Flyer-WONCA-event-Wednesd

25.01.2022 Calling all students! GPSN UWA has some exciting Subcommittee positions open. In case you haven't heard of us, we are the student run organisation for those interested in General Practice. So if you are interested in GP careers, learning new skills or just working with a great bunch of people this opportunity could be for you! We are currently seeking students for the following positions:... - MD1 Representative - Events Officer - Promotions Officer The application period opens today and will be open until Sunday the 14th March. Please see the attached Election Handbook for all the information. Good Luck! https://docs.google.com//1skqLWDtb4KMmZxeO7oneX-NHod/edit

25.01.2022 JOIN THE 2020 GPSN UWA TEAM Are you passionate about general practice and interested in playing an active role in a local club? The GPSN team are looking for two enthusiastic UWA MD students to fill the positions of events officer and MD1 representative for 2020. Nominations are open from now until the 4th of March. For information about the roles and how to apply, have a read of the elections handbook.... Best of luck to all applicants! Elections handbook: https://docs.google.com//1IwiHpVNePK0Tyqlu9rLY4XGC0t/edit

24.01.2022 ***RACGP Wellbeing series Professor Fiona Wood*** On Wednesday 26th of February 6:30pm (next week!), RACGP is hosting the first of its wellbeing series focusing on work-life balance. Join Professor Fiona Wood for a candid discussion on her career journey and how she maintains balance as a burns and plastics surgeon, a researcher, and a mother of 6. Drinks and canapes will be provided as we discuss the importance of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and social heal...th while practicing medicine. Registration for this event is only $20 if you are a RACGP member, and you can sign up to be a member (free of charge) through this link: https://www.racgp.org.au//starting/free-student-membership See the brochure attached for more details on this event and for a link to the event registration! https://www.racgp.org.au//med/Faculty-Events/WA1920_62.pdf

21.01.2022 Passionate about your Rural Medicine experiences? Want to share them and win? Check out this opportunity from GPSN!

20.01.2022 APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the fantastic GPSN UWA team! We are looking for two enthusiastic UWA MD students to fill the positions of events officer and MD1 representative for 2020. Applications have now been extended to Sunday the 8th March at 11:59pm. For information about the roles and how to apply, have a read of the elections handbook. ... Best of luck to all applicants! Elections handbook: https://docs.google.com//1IwiHpVNePK0Tyqlu9rLY4XGC0t/edit

14.01.2022 Calling all new UWA medical students! Whether you're in MD1, just joined MD2 or are curious in options for your career, we'd love to meet you! We know the first few weeks of university can be overwhelming so we'd like to give you an opportunity to relax on your busy Thursday! Head down to the Matilda Bay Foreshore for a FREE snag (or two) and some drinks. Vegan snags will be available! GPSN (GP club), UWASS (surgical club) and WASSIST (physician club) will all be there so it'...s a great opportunity to learn about and join all these student clubs for FREE! All clubs run independently from WAMSS and we all run a bunch of fun and exciting events throughout the year. By becoming a member you can make sure you're informed of all of these great events. Be sure to check out all our Facebook pages and give them a cheeky like to stay up to date with upcoming events! See more

14.01.2022 Calling all medical students who have a passion for writing! The GPSN Rural Working Group are looking for student doctors to write about their experiences on rural medicine rotations. Submit your pieces for a chance to be published on the ‘Humans of Rural Medicine’ GPSN website and win a bit of cash on the side. Applications close on the 31st of March! While you’re at it, the working group are also looking for more people to join their team and help with awesome projects suc...h as organising the annual rural farm stay. You do not need to be a GPSN committee member to join. Check out the post below for more details!

13.01.2022 Hey everyone! We are set up just south of the Gazebo, look for the GPSN, UWASS and WASSIST signs! Looking forward to seeing you all!

12.01.2022 Answer this short survey about your thoughts on General Practice and go into the draw to win 1 of 10 $100 pre-paid VISA cards! Open to all medical students

10.01.2022 Picking a medical specialty can feel like an overwhelming task. To help ease any of your concerns, here are the top GP myths busted! https://gpra.org.au/why-gp/myths/

09.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came down to our Road to Financial Freedom event. It was a morning of learning about GP training programs and education about financial freedom (plus some delicious food)! Thank you to our speakers, Dr. Jacquie Frayne and Dr. Hugo Lau. Also thank you to our sponsors, Smart Salary, MIPS and RACGP.

07.01.2022 There are some great events coming up run by past speakers and sponsors of our events. Check them out! RACGP’S ‘Changing digital health: Bringing your ideas to life’ on Thursday 17th October... See link for more details: https://www.racgp.org.au//med/Faculty-Events/WA1920_28.pdf Yoga with Dr. Tali Steed (GP and Yoga instructor) on Sunday 27th October See link for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/544695206266727/

07.01.2022 Pre-order your GP Companion now! --------------------------------------------------------- GPRA has released the 3rd edition of its highly coveted GP companion, and GPSN UWA is taking pre-orders for this holy grail of all things general practice TODAY!... Highly regarded as one of the best tools to bring with you to GP placements, the companion: Contains easy-to-access facts and figures on a range of common medical conditions, preventive health and clinical reasoning. Covers everything general practice, from dermatological assessment to cardiovascular medicine to the diagnosis and management of common presentations. Is an outstanding innovative pocketbook, ideal for medical students and GP registrars. The order will be placed at the end of Feb with the companions being delivered by early-mid March. Fill out the following google form to secure this gem of a book for only $20 (usually $30 with shipping)! https://forms.gle/PZ28U4VHewnqB3AV6

02.01.2022 GPSN UWA has been selected to participate in Local Matters at Grill’d Leederville this November If you're heading in for a burger, make sure to pop your token in the jar with our name on it!

01.01.2022 JOIN THE 2021 GPSN UWA TEAM Do you have an interest in general practice and playing an active role in a local club, or simply want an opportunity to meet med students from other years? If YES to any of the above, then come and be part of the awesome GPSN committee! From organising events to liaising with local GPs, being part of GPSN if a great way to not only be part of a tight-knit group of students but also network with specialisation pathway colleges and doctors acr...oss Perth. Nominations are open NOW and will remain open for the next two weeks. For information about the roles available and how to apply, have a read of the elections handbook attached below. Best of luck to all applicants! Elections handbook: https://docs.google.com//16viejHk5LsQCSIlNKRKlX8SfOn/edit