Ever wondered why GPs love their work? How to become one? What experience they need?
Last month, GPSN ran its popular annual First Steps event at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, with more than 50 medical students in attendance to hear about the GP career pathway and learn valuable clinical skills.
Designed for first and second year students, this year’s event featured several guest speakers, including:
- Dr Raphael Chae (switching your career to general practice)
- Dr Dong Hua (ins and outs of setting up and running your own practice)
- Dr Kanav Malhotra (sub-specialising as a GP)
- Dr Angus Brown (a career as a Rural Generalist).
GPSN also set up activity stations for the students to learn and practise clinical skillsets from Fellowed GPs, including suturing, otoscopy, opthalmoscopy, and women’s health.
A huge thank you to all attendees, speakers and sponsors (including main sponsor RACGP) for another wonderful GPSN event promoting general practice as a career option for local medical students.
Other GPSN events
Our GPSN clubs across the country have been busy organising innovative and engaging events. Here are some other highlights of GPSN events delivered so far in 2024:
- WSU Pet Therapy Event: Engaging 30 attendees with a focus on the therapeutic benefits of pet therapy in general practice, supported by funding from GPRA and an anonymous donation. (photos in folder)
- Deakin’s Drag Bingo: A fun, inclusive event at the Piano Bar in Geelong, raising funds for Rainbow Door, a specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline and attracting 33 attendees, with ticket sales raising $452 and donations made to the charity.
- University of Melbourne’s Trivia Night: A social event to kickstart the year, with 60 students participating in a fun and engaging trivia night, thanks to sponsorships from GPRA and Axil.
- Monash Year A O-Week Event: A well-attended event with 100 participants, introducing first-year medical students to GPSN and collaborating with MUMUS to outline the year’s plans and resources.
- Monash Clinical Skills Event: 35 students benefited from small group tutorials and hands-on skills sessions, with sponsorship from Roll’d and RACGP.
- Monash GPSN Skills Night (Mildura): A focused event for Year 3B and 4C students, preparing them for rural GP placements with inspiring talks and practical sessions, sponsored by RACGP.
- UWA Chill and Chat: A collaborative event with multiple medical clubs, attracting 180 students with stalls, icy poles, and engaging discussions right after an MD1 class.
- UNSW Year 1 Histology Tutorial: A collaborative Zoom event with UNSW MedSoc, featuring a gift card giveaway and clinically-oriented practice questions, attended by 68 students.
- UNSW O-Day/MedCamp Promotions: Attracting 100 attendees, this event used customised History Taking Reference Cards and medical quizzes to engage students and promote GPSN.
- University of Sydney Year 1 Society Talk: With 250 attendees, this event provided an overview of GPSN and promoted upcoming events, showing strong interest in general practice.
- University of Sydney Anki Workshop: A Zoom workshop introducing students to Anki for studying medicine, attended by 70 students who provided positive feedback.
- Curtin University Orientation Day GPSN Stall: Successfully revived GPSN Curtin, with 90 attendees and incentives like chocolate Freddo Frogs to encourage sign-ups.
- University of Adelaide O-Week Event: Introducing GPSN to first-year students, with 180 attendees and giveaways like a BP cuff and tendon hammer.
- UNE Surviving Med Night: With 60 attendees, this event introduced first-year students to various clubs and societies, offering tips and fostering interest in general practice.
- WSU Orientation Day: Featuring IM injection practice and collaboration with Western Sydney Medical Society, attracting 160 students and a stethoscope prize sponsored by RACGP.
- UQ Statewide Event: A collaborative event with GPSN Bond and Griffith, providing insights into general practice with 30 attendees, sponsored by GPRA and MIMS.
- JCU O-Week Stall: Introducing GPSN JCU to first-year students and running a giveaway, attracting many attendees and fostering interest in general practice.
- JCU Welcome BBQ Stall: High turnout with 220 attendees, introducing GPSN and running a successful giveaway and sign-up campaign.
