1-2 November 2014 Karstens Sydney Quay West building 111 Harrington Street Sydney THE AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF DERMATOLOGISTS The Australasian College of Dermatologists is pleased to announce that its popular Dermatological Surgery and Procedures workshop is being offered again over a 2-day weekend in November in Sydney. The workshop forms one module of the Certificate of Primary Care Dermatology course which was developed by the College in association with RACGP and ACRRM, and is regarded as the definitive training in dermatology for GPs. A unique feature of the workshop is the handson practice on pigs’ bellies. GPs put theory into practice from basic surgical skills – suturing, ellipse and ellipse variations – to more advanced flaps, with skilled facilitators who are Fellows of the College. DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED EXCLUSIVELY BY DERMATOLOGISTS • COVERS BOTH BASIC AND ADVANCED SURGICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP VENUE The workshop is being held in the centrally located Karstens Sydney, located in the Rocks area between the Four Seasons and Shangri La Hotels. http://www.karstens.com.au/site/home/locations DURATION The workshop will commence at 8 am on Saturday 1 November and end at 4 pm on Sunday 2 November 2014. PROGRAM The program consists of lectures, small group discussions and practical surgical sessions, conducted by Fellows of the Australasian College of Dermatologists. ACCOMMODATION For those who have registered for RMA 2014 a discounted rate has been negotiated at the Four Seasons Hotel and this may be extended to 2 November subject to availability. Alternatively, a wide range of accommodation options are available nearby. See the College website for further details www.dermcoll.edu.au PARKING Wilson Parking is available underneath the Quay West building 111 Harrington Street Sydney. CATERING Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided on both days, together with drinks and canapés after the last session on Saturday. Please let your GP College know of any specific dietary requirements when you enrol. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTS The workshop has been accredited for the following: RACGP - 30 Category 2 Quality Improvement and Continuing Professional Development (QI&CPD) Program points (2014–2016 triennium) ACRRM – 12 PRPD and 10 Core points + 10 PRPD & 12 Core Surgery MOPS ARE THERE PREREQUISITES FOR THE WORKSHOP? Yes, the workshop forms one module, Module 5 of the GP Certificate of Primary Care Dermatology course. Participants are expected to have completed Module 4 Practical Procedures in Dermatology prior to attending the workshop. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP Participants need to bring their own surgical instruments for use in the workshop: Scalpel handle #3 or #4 Needle holders Toothed forceps Surgical scissors Suture scissors. HOW DO I ENROL? Please enrol directly with ACRRM or RACGP. A discounted enrolment fee is available for those who have registered for RMA 2014 prior to enrolling www. ruralmedicineaustralia.com.au/register-now FURTHER INFORMATION Further information is available on the College website www.dermcoll.edu.au, or contact Teresa by phone (02) 8741 4123, or email Teresa@dermcoll.edu.au The workshop is held in conjunction with Rural Medicine Australia 2014. WHAT DO GPs SAY ABOUT THE WORKSHOP? “The workshop filled in several gaps in my repertoire of surgical skills.” “I have previous experience in surgery and am going to start doing more skin surgery at my practice. The workshop was very useful in improving my confidence.” “[I have] more confidence in how best to make use of techniques I was somewhat familiar with and better theoretical underpinnings to the techniques.”