Invitation
Illawarra and Southern Practice Research Network
Research Development Conference
4 May 2013
Time: 8:45am-4.30pm
Venue: The Sebel Harbourside Kiama,
31 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama
What is the ISPRN Research Development Conference?
The ISPRN Research Development Conference is an annual event where staff of ISPRN practices have an opportunity to meet other members, present research ideas and decide as a group which projects we will support in the coming year. It also provides an opportunity to build research capacity by developing your knowledge of how to develop a research protocol as well as providing opportunities for you to network with others interested in primary care research.
Who?
Members of ISPRN including: GPs, practice nurses and practice managers, Graduate School of Medicine Clinical Academics, members of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Medicare Local (ISML) and GP Registrars/GP supervisors of the Coast City Country General Practice Training (CCCGPT).
Cost?
The Network will pay for the forum registration costs for all delegates (including meals), for two staff members from each practice.
Where?
Directions
For detailed instructions visit www.whereis.com.au and select get directions to The Sebel Harbourside (31 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama).
Parking
The Sebel Harbouside Kiama has 2 complimentary undercover car parks situated at 31 Shoalhaven Street and 2 Minnamurra Street (boom gates will remain up). There is also additional street parking located on Minnamurra and Shoalhaven Street.
If you require accommodation please contact Bridget Dijkmans-Hadley by the 24th of April (bdh@uow.edu.au) or 42215958 and she will be able to help arrange it for you.
Hosted By
The Illawarra and Southern Practice Research Network working in partnership with the Graduate School of Medicine and the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute.
Call for Research Ideas
You are invited to do a brief presentation (a maximum of 5 minutes) on a research idea that you think might be a suitable ISPRN project. The presentations will then be used for delegates to select research ideas to workshop.
Presentation Template
Here are some things for you to think about when preparing your research idea presentation:
What is the research topic of interest?
Who do you think will be involved?
How or why is it relevant to general practice?
If you have a research idea that may be suitable please email a brief summary (maximum of 300 words) to: isprn-enquiries@uow.edu.au.
The closing date for submission is 29th April 2013.
Note: CPD points will be applied for but are yet to be confirmed.