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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians connects, trains, and represents over 30,000 medical specialists and trainee specialists from 33 different specialties in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. https://linktr.ee/RACP

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Divisional Written Examination | February 2026 Tests your knowledge in Adult Internal Medicine or Paediatrics & Child Health at the end of Basic Training. Determines if you're ready for Advanced Training.

Applications for the February 2026 Divisional Written Examination (DWE) are now open and will close on Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at 5pm AEDT/NZDT. This paper-based examination will be held on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
www.racp.edu.au/trainees/exa...

24.11.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WEBINAR: AI SCRIBES AND ASSISTANTS
Wednesday, 26 November 6pm-7pm AEDT

Find out how AI scribes and clinical assistants can streamline workflows, reduce admin burden, and support safer, more efficient patient care

REGISTER: racp.eventsair.com/evolve-webin...
EVOLVE: www.racp.edu.au/evolve/home

21.11.2025 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia has developed the first national Idiopathic Gastroparesis Position Statement. It is now open for review to inform potential RACP endorsement. Share your feedback by Wed, 26 November Endorsement request: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

21.11.2025 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On 21 October, 346 candidates sat the Divisional Written Examination across 18 locations. The commitment required is significant, and we acknowledge the effort each of you has invested at this stage of your training. Results will be released after 3pm on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

14.11.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IMJ November 2025 #OpenAccess
Editor's Choice (Original Article): What does β€œcomplex” mean for the general medicine team?
bit.ly/47IAvem
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14.11.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We call on Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand governments to prioritise the health and wellbeing of communities by supporting strong action to urgently reduce fossil fuels extraction and use during #COP30 negotiations.

#ClimateHealth #PublicHealth #renewableenergy #ClimateAction

13.11.2025 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are concerned by reforms re 14-year-old #children tried as adults. We urge the @vicgovernment.bsky.social to invest in #paediatric and #mentalhealth services, trauma-informed care and community supports. Addressing #healthcare needs will deliver better outcomes: bit.ly/4pb5oPZ

13.11.2025 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IMJ November (Vol 55, Iss 11) is now online
bit.ly/47HoPbI
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13.11.2025 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI in healthcare: are you using it yet?
You can now access the recording and download the summary sheet of our first Evolve AI webinar: www.racp.edu.au/evolve/resou...

Want to dive deeper? Register for the series: www.racp.edu.au/news-and-eve...

10.11.2025 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Upgraded TGA Medicine Shortage Alerts reflect our advocacy for improved functionality and transparency.
βœ…Search by profession relevance
βœ…Filter by recency, relevance, or alphabetical order
βœ…Clarity between shortages and medicine safety updates
www.tga.gov.au/safety/short...

07.11.2025 05:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RACP Fellows, trainees and stakeholders in training are invited to share feedback on the proposed draft learning, teaching and assessment programs for the new Advanced Training in General Paediatrics curriculum.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/GenPaedsLTA

FIND OUT MORE: www.racp.edu.au/trainees/adv...

06.11.2025 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the most recent #RACP Pomegranate Health episode, Professor Michael Woodward and Dr Chrys Pulle discuss the rollout of amyloid-targeting therapy for patients with #Alzeheimers #dementia.
LISTEN NOW: www.racp.edu.au/pomegranate/...

#gerontology #podcast #pomegranatehealth

03.11.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From 1 Nov, physicians will have new MBS telehealth telephone items, allowing longer, more complex consultations by phone for ongoing patients, especially those who can’t attend in person or via video
Factsheet: www.mbsonline.gov.au/internet/mbs...
RACP media release: www.racp.edu.au/news-and-eve...

31.10.2025 04:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have urged @ahpraha.bsky.social to ensure its new Guidance: Sexual Misconduct and the National Law is clear, fair & trauma-informed recognising misconduct between practitioners, distinguishing serious from minor conduct, supporting safe, transparent regulation.
www.racp.edu.au/docs/default...

23.10.2025 05:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œTime and again, I try to give my patients video consultations, and the video drops out" says Associate Professor Steer. There's now a big win for equitable care: From 1 November, Medicare will restore 9 specialist phone consult items.
www.ausdoc.com.au/news/theyre-...

22.10.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in developing practical leadership skills for your career?
RACP members are invited to join us for the Adult Medicine Division Leadership and Management Workshop, held on 15–16 Whiringa-ā-rangi | 15-16 November 2025 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington.
racp.eventsair.com/amd-leadersh...

21.10.2025 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
News Details The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Read more: www.racp.edu.au/news-and-eve...

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Safety starts with identifying hazards – every job, every day. This #NationalSafeWorkMonth, let’s protect those who care for us most. Healthcare workers face some of the highest rates of harm and burnout. Let’s make every workplace safe.
www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/

21.10.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Wellbeing Advocates Wellbeing Advocates design, develop and implement initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of trainees and physicians in their settings.

Thrive at work and beyond. The new RACP Wellbeing Advocates webpage offers resources, insights, and webinars to support your wellbeing. Explore now.
www.racp.edu.au/wellbeing/ad...

#WellbeingAdvocates #PhysicianWellbeing #RACP

17.10.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The second Qld death linked to a novel #nitazene highlights the growing dangers of unknown substances in the illicit drug supply. With these potent synthetic opioids emerging, it’s time to reconsider #PillTesting and other harm reduction measures to help save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

16.10.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IMJ October (Vol 55, Iss 10) is now online
bit.ly/42wScMm
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13.10.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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IMJ October 2025 #OpenAccess
Editor's Choice (Clinical Perspective): Hyperhidrosis: don’t sweat it
bit.ly/42uVLmg
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14.10.2025 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IMJ October 2025 #FreeAccess
Editorial: A, B, C or D? Goals of Care: a need for a national structural framework.
bit.ly/46JpvOI
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15.10.2025 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our recent feedback on ACSQHC's revised national model for clinical governance urges centring of physician workforce wellbeing and safe supervision, as well as incentivisation of high-quality integrated physician care in clinical governance processes.
www.racp.edu.au/docs/default...

13.10.2025 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NSW Govt is investing $5.4m in Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia – a new national centre to tackle workplace psychological health and safety.
βœ…Evidence-based programs
βœ…Stronger protections
βœ…Better return-to-work outcomes
πŸ”— www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-...
πŸ”— www.racp.edu.au/docs/default...

24.09.2025 07:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My Health Record should work for specialists, not against them. We’ve called for reforms to make it more usable, secure & clinically valuable:
πŸ’° Incentives
πŸ”— Interoperability
πŸ”’ Privacy safeguards
πŸ“š Training & support
racp.edu.au/docs/default...

#myhealthrecord #australiandoctors

23.09.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

IMJ September 2025 #FreeAccess
Original Article: Is incidence and burden of cancer increasing among young individuals?
bit.ly/4p88bdh
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16.09.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

IMJ September 2025 #FreeAccess
Original Article: Lung transplantation for interstitial lung diseases
bit.ly/3JELX2B
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18.09.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final weeks to have your say
The Medical Training Survey closes 8 October. RACP trainees & OPTs on the specialist pathway – share what’s working (and what’s not) in your training.
βœ” Shape the future
βœ” Highlight what matters
βœ” Drive change
πŸ”— MedicalTrainingSurvey.gov.au

22.09.2025 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IMJ September (Volume 55, Issue 9) is now online
bit.ly/45ZaKpj
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11.09.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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