Research in general practice - Showcasing education research 2
Track 4
| Friday, November 25, 2022 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Meeting Room 207 |
Overview
Four 15 minute research abstracts
Details
Session type: Each presentation will be 15-minutes and include time for Q&A
Speaker
A/Prof Nancy Sturman
Associate Professor
The University of Queensland
Capturing best educational practice in Australian GP training: an appreciative inquiry approach
3:20 PM - 3:35 PMSession summary
This study aims to identify, and support the retention and scaling up, of strong regional education approaches and initiatives. The study will develop a conceptual model of best practice in GP training to guide developing and evaluating future educational initiatives.
Biography
A/Prof. Sturman has 30 years of experience in general practice and has been active in research throughout her career. Her key research interests are: work-based learning in general practice training and medical education; managing and teaching ethical issues and professionalism in general practice; health and social care for vulnerable populations; and assessment in medical education.
Dr Rebecca Lock
NAA-CCE and ME ADF
RACGP and GPTQ
New Fellows’ as GP supervisors: barriers, enablers and incentives
3:35 PM - 3:50 PMSession summary
This research provides unique insights into new fellows perceptions of the barriers, enablers and incentives to becoming a GP supervisor in urban and rural contexts
Biography
Dr Rebecca Lock is a GP and Medical Educator passionate about quality, patient centred holistic care in General Practice. Rebecca became involved in medical education in 2010 as a supervisor and went on to become an educator in 2011. She is currently working as ADF Medical Educator for General Practice Training Queensland and is the National Assessment Advisor for the Clinical Competency Exam for RACGP. Clinically, Rebecca works at Noosa Outlook Medical Centre on the Sunshine Coast. Rebecca has interests in chronic disease management, women’s health, transgender medicine, clinical reasoning and doctor’s health.
Dr Katie Fisher
GP Researcher
GP Synergy
Telehealth consultations in GP registrars’ practice: a cross-sectional study nested within ReCEnT
3:50 PM - 4:05 PMSession summary
This presentation will address the prevalence and associations of GP registrars' telehealth consultations, compared to face-to-face, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research will examine the patient, registrar, practice, and consultation variables that were associated with performing telehealth.
Biography
Dr Katie Fisher splits her time between research at GP Synergy, teaching at the University of Newcastle, and clinical work as a GP in Newcastle NSW. Katie is a new GP Fellow and recently completed a 12-month term as a GP Academic Registrar. Katie's academic post focused on GP registrars' use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Katie was awarded the 2021 RACGP Foundation Charles Bridges-Webb Memorial Award and the 2021 NSW/ACT Dr Charlotte Hespe Research Award.
Dr Erin Waters
Lead Medical Educator
General Practice Training Queensland
Mind the Gaps: preparedness of new general practitioner fellows for independent practice
4:05 PM - 4:20 PMSession summary
This presentation reports findings from “Mind the Gaps”, a mixed-methods research study exploring GP new fellows’ perceived preparedness for independent practice. Potential strategies to address gaps and to enhance supports for new fellows will be discussed.
Biography
Erin Waters is a GP and medical educator based in Brisbane with current roles as Lead ME - Supervisors GPTQ, Senior Lecturer - University of Qld, Assessment Development ME with the RACGP and RACGP Qld Faculty Education Committee Chair. Erin is committed to supporting other GPs and particularly GPs in training and GP supervisors through fostering connection, collegiality and continuing professional development at all career stages.
Dr Hayley Thomas
Clinical Senior Lecturer
The University of Queensland
Mind the Gaps: preparedness of new general practitioner fellows for independent practice
4:05 PM - 4:20 PMBiography
Dr Hayley Thomas is a Clinical Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland's General Practice Clinical Unit, and practices as a GP on the north side of Brisbane. She has research interests in whole person care and the GP-Patient relationship.
