Island Docs

Rural generalists from FNQ. What we do is unique. We are committed to doing it well. This is our contribution to free and open access medical education.

[ACRRM @ACRRM]

ACRRM member Patrick Rice is in the midst of his rural placement on Thursday Island and said he elected to go to FNQ to practice a broad range of different skills. “… it's very different culturally, it's a very different Australia." >> https://t.co/meGeyI1G8g #ruralwithACRRM

[JCU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY @JCUMedDent]

This week we launched our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training post webpage, which aims to help close the gap. The webpage features artwork by local artists Anthony ‘Gesa’ Pilot and Brian Robinson that was unveiled on Thursday Island https://t.co/bO8UBl0Zou. #JCU

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

@TorresCapeHHS are looking for a GP to live and work on Badu Island in the #torresstraits. Check out more here: https://t.co/CQT1znKwHx

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

@paedsem @childhealthqld Fantastic!

[James Cook Uni @jcu]

The JCU @AITropHealthMed building on Thursday Island has won the Eddie Oribin Award for Building of the Year at the Queensland Regional Architecture Awards!
@ArchitectureAU also gave commendations to the Cairns IoT Lab and the Townsville Verandah Walk. https://t.co/mgW4ptW36S

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

Be inspired by Elise Ly an @ACRRM fellow & her amazing journey in medicine #RuralGeneralistMedicine

[onthewards.org @onthewardsorg]

“There was sadness, but also a sense of thrill, purpose & intertwined amongst all this, a lot of hope. South Africa helped me see w clarity that my heart was w rural generalism, when I came home, I enrolled straight into @ACRRM. https://t.co/9SVIYeheax #RuralGeneralistMedicine

[#CelebratingWomenDocs 👩‍⚕️ @WomenDocs]

Meet Dr Allison Hempenstall (@Dr_Hempenstall)...
'I am a doctor, teacher & researcher. I live & work alongside an incredible group of #islanddocs providing healthcare to those living in one of the most remote places in Australia: the Torres Straits.' #CelebratingWomenDocs

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

#TorresStraits closest neighbour Daru in #PNG is a hotspot for #tuberculosis and is often considered a differential when patients present with cough, fever, weight loss or night sweats. #ItsTimetoEndTB https://t.co/lmNbr0Ir8b

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

We are so excited to have Dr Beimop Tapim & Dr Emma Madams come to work here in the #TorresStraits on Murray Island https://t.co/ZH9EoAOXKo @ACRRM @QldRGP @RACGP @qldhealthnews @TSI_AU @GmtCairns @RaatusRuth

[NITV @NITV]

The first Indigenous resident doctors on the Torres Strait Island of Mer started practising at the community's medical centre earlier this month. https://t.co/cw1qk9SHW3

[onthewards.org @onthewardsorg]

@ACRRM Reg @Dr_Hempenstall chats to John Parker about his experience working in humanitarian medicine @MSFAustralia @RedCrossAU @Island_Docs @RuralDoctorsAus @acemonline #wellbeing #ruralhealth #juniordoctors #juniordocs #medstudents #tipsfornewsdocs https://t.co/zhXHqxfRhv

[AITHM @AITropHealthMed]

Dr @RaatusRuth from @JCUMedDent and Dr Allison Hempenstall from @qldhealthnews organised a deadly careers day at #TagaiStateCollege on @TSI_AU. Inspiring future health professionals!

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

Thursday Island Hospital, North Qld, is looking for a GP Anaesthetist (+/- interest in retrieval medicine) - please pass onto colleagues who might be interested @broomedocs @ketaminh | https://t.co/Ee0zYeIeWe

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

@onthewardsorg @DrJinRussell @DrAbhiPal @IsabelJHanson @otwelizabeth @LiangRhea @robdmitchell @Dr_Hempenstall @dennisrneuen @SandroDemaio As medical professionals we have a collective and powerful social media voice. Let’s use it to be change agents and influence health education, access and equity across the globe. #globalhealth #medtwitter @ACRRM

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

Great comments and suggestions #medtwitter - thank you!

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

We need to teach our medical students how to write useful discharge summaries in preparation for internship. What makes a good discharge summary? #meded #medtwitter #juniordocs @yourAMSA @onthewardsorg

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

@davebergie @broomedocs Thanks for sharing @davebergie

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

@nickpheath @ketaminh Thanks @nickpheath, we would be surprised if you found M. ulcerans in Dundee!

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

Starting the year off with a case of something we see in abundance here in the Torres Straits: ulcers. What causes the ulcers that you see in your part of the world? https://t.co/rvEa9l2RM7 #islanddocs

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

Creating sustainable career pathways for Indigenous workers in the health sector is vital in closing the gap. Check out how we are inspiring the next generation of Indigenous Health Professionals here on Thursday Island: https://t.co/RkNTIl95DK

[Island Docs @Island_Docs]

An expression of interest is now open for a full time Indigenous Research Officer position on Thursday Island for 2019. Help us build local research capacity in the Torres! @HOTNORTH_ @emfresearch @qldhealthnews #TorresCape