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Dear All,

RMTV are proud to present a valuable session by Dr Paul Yates (Consultant Geriatrician, Austin Health) & Mr Tim Tran (Senior Pharmacist & Clinical Training/Education, Austin Health) on De-Prescribing in Rehabilitation. We welcome all trainees to attend in person.

Details of the session below:

Session Details:

Date/Time: Wednesday 19th February, 3-5pm

Topic: De-prescribing in Rehabilitation

Presenter: Dr Paul Yates & Mr Tim Tran

Venue: Meeting Room 1, Level 4, Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, Kew, 3101

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The presenters will cover many aspects for the session, including:

• Introduction to de-prescribing
o What is it? Why is it important (which will include costs to the patient, inappropriate prescribing, ADRs)? Risks?
• When to de-prescribe?
• How to de-prescribe?
o De-prescribing principles & safety mechanisms
• Resources available (apps, and the role of the pharmacists)
• Case studies
o Pertinent to medication safety & AEs from incorrect medication etc.

The learning objectives (knowledge & skill acquisition), in relation to the AFRM curriculum, have been requested to include:

• Summarise the evaluation of common comorbidities that may impact on rehabilitation management , including “inappropriate medication use and adverse drug reactions”
• Supervise all aspects of rehabilitation management, including “medication”

We strongly encourage to attend this session in person. However, f you are unable to make it in person, Zoom Video-conferencing is available with access details below:

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Meeting ID: 619 791 5387

Catering will be provided. Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Could you please let me know if you plan to attend the session in-person (to assist with catering needs, etc.)

Kind regards,
RMTV

Dear All,

Next week, RMTV is proud to present a Trainee-Focused Exam Preparation session, which involves current trainees and new AFRM fellow providing some advice, tips & techniques on preparing for written & clinical AFRM exams, Module 1, Module 2, Fellowship Written Exam (MCQ + MEQ) & Fellowship Clinical Exam. In addition, there will be a brief coverage of Modules 4-6. This would be a session that would be highly valuable to attend for anyone intending on completing any of these modules this year (or in the future). You will have prime access to ask any questions that may assist you in your preparation for the specific modules/exams or learn of key resources and strategies used by previous successful candidates. This session will be accessible via Zoom video-conferencing but recommended to attend in person (if able). This is the 2^nd year we have hosted this session and we thank Rehana, Imogen & Cheryl for their time to share their experience and invaluable knowledge with you all.

Session Details:

Date/Time: Wednesday 11th March, 3-5pm

Topic: Exam Preparation (Trainee-Focused) – Tips & Techniques

Presenter:  Dr Rehana DiRico, Dr Imogen Windle & Dr Cheryl Saw

Venue: Meeting Room 1, Level 4, Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, Kew

Following on (catering will be provided):

Date/Time: Wednesday 11th March, 5.50-7.00pm

Topic: RMTV Information Evening (for registered attendees)

Presenter: Various representatives from Victorian rehabilitation medicine accredited training sites

Venue: Level 4, Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, Kew

http://rmtv.org.au/rmtv-training-session-exam-prep-session-and-information-evening/

If you are unable to make it in person, Zoom Video-conferencing is available with access details below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/6197915387

One tap mobile

+19294362866,,6197915387# US (New York)

+16699006833,,6197915387# US (San Jose)

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        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

Meeting ID: 619 791 5387

Could you please let me know if you plan to attend the exam preparation session in-person (to assist with catering needs, etc.)

Following on from this session, RMTV will be hosting the RMTV Information Evening The attendees have nominated their preferences and advised who they will be discussing potential employment in 2021. This session will commence at 5.50pm with conclusion @7.00pm, with catering being served from 5.00pm. This for most of you will be an opportunity to access and meet with representatives of the training sites to ask questions pertaining to the rotation etc.. It is imperative that you attend to find out what each site has to offer and make yourself known to representatives – this will undoubtedly assist you at interview time.

At this stage, I have confirmed/tentative attendance of representatives from the following Victorian Rehabilitation Medicine training sites:

• Alfred Health (Caulfield)
• Austin Health (Royal Talbot)
• Barwon Health (Geelong)
• Eastern Health (Peter James Centre/Angliss Hospital)
• Epworth HealthCare (Melbourne)
• Epworth HealthCare (Geelong)
• Melbourne Health (Royal Melbourne/Royal Park)
• Monash Health (Kingston/Casey & Dandenong)
• Northern Health (Broadmeadows)
• Peninsula Health
• St Vincent’s Health (inc. St. George’s)
• Western Health

As with most events, RMTV cannot prepare for unexplained circumstances and late cancellations but I will do my best to keep you informed and plan for a well organised evening for all attendees.

Kind regards,

RMTV