March 2025
Committee news
Queensland Trainee Committee (QTC)
Earlier this year we welcomed the new Queensland Trainee Committee members for 2025. Former Co-Chair Dr Geraldine Kong chaired the first meeting of the year and delivered her final report detailing what the previous committee has accomplished as well as the challenges they encountered. The meeting was held in a hybrid setting where many attended in-person at the Queensland regional office. New hospital representatives were selected and by the end of the meeting, all elected members welcomed new committee co-chairs, Dr Gabriela Kelly and Dr Maggie Keys.
Image 1: left to right from the top: Dr Gabriela Kelly, Dr Maggie Keys, Dr Anirudh Bhardwaj, Dr Lynsey Cochrane, Dr Tahlia Gentle, Dr Rosie Herrmann, Dr Sophie Moin, Dr Alanna Platz, Dr San-Rene Tan. Dr Luke Salmon and Dr Jessie Wang
Recent events
Queensland FPM CME Evening Lecture
The FPM Queensland Regional Committee organised a CME evening lecture focused on Interventional Pain Medicine in a Constrained Environment with special guest speaker Dr Marc Russo on Tuesday 18 February 2025, at the Boom Boom Room Restaurant in Brisbane City. The event was well-attended, with 35 attendees. During the evening, attendees engaged in Dr Russo’s presentation, while enjoying a divine dinner and drinks, kindly sponsored by Abbott. The attendees were very eager and asked many questions to Dr. Russo throughout the presentation from different perspectives, with surgeons, pain specialist and anaesthetists all in attendance. We again thank Abbott for sponsoring the evening and providing dinner. Abbott representative Ms Jess Hill spoke about the benefits of their services with fellows and trainees individually, which was positively received. Special thanks go to Dr Gunjeet Minhas for facilitating the event, as well as Dr Marc Russo for generously sharing his time and insights on his work.
Image 1: Left to right: Miss Cara Austin (QLD Events and Exam Coord.), Dr Marc Russo (Speaker), Ms Jess Hill (Abbott Rep), Dr Gunjeet Minhas (FPM-QRC Chair)
Courses
Introduction to Anaesthesia Course
The Queensland Introduction to Anaesthesia training program was held on Saturday 8 February at the ANZCA Queensland regional office with 22 remote attendees and 34 in person. The program was convened by Dr Lynsey Cochrane, Dr Gabriela Kelly, and Dr Sophie Moin. We extend our gratitude to our sponsor, MDA National for their generosity as well as the presenters, registrar panel and most especially to our convenors for their time, effort, and support in making this program possible.
Image 2 from left to right: Dr Sophie Moin, Dr Gabriela Kelly and Dr Lynsey Cochrane
Final Exam Refresher Course (FERC)
The first part of the Queensland final exam refresher course delivered another successful week, garnering 36 candidates from 24-28 February at the Queensland regional office. Sponsored by Avant, we were able to bring in Rex’s Cuisine and Brisbane Catering to assist with the trainees’ delicious meals to keep them fuelled daily. Most candidates also sat on a mock SAQ exam whilst those sitting the viva had the opportunity to do one-on-one practice sessions as the exam was taking place. This also marks Dr John Jones' first course as its new convenor, which was well received by all presenters, candidates, and staff. His eagerness and passion to further improve the quality of our course is something to look forward to as he grows into the role. This short course would not have been possible without the outstanding support, dedication and help from the 17 presenters including our convenor. We are extremely grateful for their time and passion to assist our trainees with their upcoming exam preparations.
Image 1: Dr John Jones (Convenor) presenting.
Upcoming courses
- Queensland primary lecture program series 1
- Queensland primary lecture program series 2
- Queensland primary practice viva 1
- Queensland Primary viva weekend course
- Queensland primary exam refresher course 1
- Queensland final exam refresher course 2
- ANZCA Educators Program: Cairns - 30 April - 1 May
Upcoming CME Event
QLD ACE CME: Save the date:
- 13 March 2025
- 22 May 2025
- 17 October 2025
QLD FPM-CME: Save the date: Tentative:
- 24 March 2025
- 24 November 2025
Qld directory
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The Queensland Regional Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Queensland region and the ANZCA Council to which they report.
The Queensland Trainee Committee is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Queensland region and the ANZCA Council to which they report.
The FPM QRC is an elected body that acts as a conduit between fellows and trainees in the Queensland region, and the FPM Board to which they report.