PC4 Symposium 2013
Abstract Submission: Closes 20th September

9.30-14.00
Friday 1st November, Sydney

Why:
The purpose of the PC4 Symposium is to provide a forum for those with an interest in cancer in primary care to showcase their work, to share ideas and expertise, and to network with people with similar interests.

Who:
We welcome all researchers, health care professionals and people in policy or program roles to contribute.

Abstract Submission: PC4 Symposium 2013
Length: 300 word limit
Timing: 12 minutes oral presentation
Selection: Peer review process

Closing date for abstracts: Friday 20th September 2013
Please see link below for further submission information
http://www.pc4tg.com.au/-News-Events-.html

PC4/ Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Training Awards 2013

About the Awards
The objectives of the awards are to promote a greater understanding of the primary care needs of cancer patients and survivors, encourage research in this area and build capacity by encouraging early and mid career researchers to undertake research in primary care in cancer.

Two awards valued at $7,500 each are offered:

Bone Health After Cancer Award-this award will be offered to a clinician or researcher who will undertake a systematic review on the subject of bone health after cancer under the direction of the PC4 Scientific Working Group Members. The successful recipient will submit an abstract to the 2014 COSA Annual Scientific Meeting to present their findings.

Cancer and Primary Care Award- this award will be offered to a clinician or researcher who will undertake a research project in any area related to the primary care and cancer discipline. The successful recipient will submit an abstract to the 2014 COSA Annual Scientific Meeting to present their findings.

Eligibility
Applicants must be a member of PC4 (it’s free to join, just visit the website http://www.pc4tg.com.au/ ) AND a financial member of COSA.

Applications
Please fill in an application form and submit to COSA by 1 October 2013 via the link https://www.cosa.org.au/grants-awards/pc4cosa-training-awards.aspx

Expression of Interest: Scientific Working Groups

There are three PC4 Scientific Working Groups (SWoGs)
– Prevention and Early Detection
– Shared care and survivorship
– Palliative care

The principal goal of each group is to develop and monitor a portfolio of high quality research for PC4, linked to our values and strategic goals. Members are expected to promote their role in PC4 and have the capacity to participate in a range of activities.

Eligibility
Only PC4 members are eligible for nomination. Join for free http://www.pc4tg.com.au/

Applications close Wednesday 9 October
For further information and an application form please visit http://www.pc4tg.com.au/-News-Events-.html

Just a reminder to check out the ‘Upcoming Events’ page!

ISPRN is able to support a number of members to attend educational events in this calendar year up to the maximum value of $1000 dollars each.

To apply for one of the above courses please fill in an Expression of Interest form and email it to bdh@uow.edu.au  before the RSVP deadline.

The below workshops are coming up:

GPET Research Week

 The GPET Research Week will be held from the 15 July-22 July. It is an initiative for registrars, medical educators, supervisors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors and others interested in GP education.

It is a FREE innovative, educational event which is conducted online via distance education. You are able to join certain meetings that interest you in the program, most of these are held after hours. I have attached a pdf of the timetable to this email or you can access it by clicking on this link: https://www.rrmeo.com/gpet/dls_rrmeo.pl?a=welcome&page=calendar.

If you would like further information or if you would like to register click here: https://www.rrmeo.com/gpet/dls_rrmeo.pl?a=welcome.

Research Training Workshop Series for GPs and Practice Nurses- University of Western Sydney

• DATE: 20th July “Disseminating research & writing for publication”

VENUE: University of Western Sydney, School of Medicine, Building 30, Campbelltown campus

RSVP: by Wednesday 13th July 2011

If you have a minute would you also be able to fill in the below posts form (Monthly Skype Catch-Ups).  There were errors occuring with the form which have now been ironed out.

Thank you kindly!

Bridget