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Sleep as a strategy to improve Fellowship exam performance
Did you know that sleep is important for exam preparation? We all know how terrible we feel when we haven’t slept yet ironically, sleep is often a neglected component of exam preparation because people underestimate its importance. Human and animal studies show that both the quantity and quality of sleep have a profound impact on […]
Launch of the GP ADHD Shared Care Program
GPEx has recently introduced the GP ADHD Shared Care Program to aid adolescents with ADHD during their transition from paediatric services to adult healthcare. This initiative extends the framework previously established by the Women’s & Children’s Hospital to encompass the services provided by the Northern and Southern Adelaide Health Networks. Designed with the successful GP […]
GPEx delivers mental health education to SOLD OUT audience
Last month GPEx delivered mental health education in Brisbane in partnership with Psych Scene to a sold-out audience of 60 GPs. The full-day GP Mental Health Skills Training (GP MHST) Masterclass was delivered by leading psychiatry trainer and Psych Scene founder Dr Sanil Rege, with guest psychiatrist Dr Jon-Paul Koo, Director of the Toowong Specialist […]
Is preparation for Fellowship exams leaving you feeling disorganised?
Fellowship exams are notoriously difficult and there are many reasons why candidates struggle to pass them. For some, it may be a lack of exam preparation or failing to understand the particulars of the exam they are preparing for or often, having too many priorities so doing none well. However, for others, there may be […]
Common phrases and terms in the CCE explained
What is often not realised by many candidates sitting GP exams, is that there are common phrases and terms used in Fellowship exams that have specific meanings, often called command or clue words. Command or clue words (also known as instruction or directive words) tell you how to answer a specific exam question or […]
Contribute your local insight to influence GP Registrar placements
The Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) team at GPEx are calling South Australian GPs, GP supervisors, GP Registrars and Practice Managers to complete this anonymous survey to help inform our program reporting to the Department and GP Colleges.
Why Starting Early Matters: Exam Prep for RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship Exams
It can be difficult to sit down and start studying, especially as most doctors already have a busy schedule. Fitting in study can feel like aiming for the impossible! So, it’s understandable that starting your exam preparation earlier than you may have planned seems unreasonable – many of you will be thinking why? Here is […]
Smart note taking for your exams
Most of us are visual learners and this means an efficient note-taking strategy is an invaluable contribution to success in your Fellowship exams. The breadth and depth of content you’ll need to master in preparation for your exams requires that you find an effective method to encode and recall this information. Being a capable and […]
GP ADHD Shared Care Program is coming
The exciting new GP ADHD Shared Care Program is coming! In collaboration with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), the Program will enable a seamless transition for young individuals with ADHD from specialist paediatric care to their GP, fostering continuity in treatment. The Program empowers GPs to manage long-term medication with the support of […]
Shaping the Future of the GP Workforce in South Australia
GPEx is leading the charge in GP workforce analysis, with a forward-thinking approach to assess GP training and community need. Key Developments in Workforce Planning and Prioritisation GPEx has achieved an encouraging step forward in shaping the future of the GP workforce within South Australia through our recent submission to the Department of Health and […]
