ANZSPM is the specialty medical society that facilitates professional development and support for its members and promotes the practice of palliative medicine to improve the quality of care of patients with life threatening illnesses and support for their families. The core business of ANZSPM is supporting trainees, conducting CPD activities such as functions, conferences and workshops, providing specialist advice and support to other organisations, and communicating relevant information to members. Join us
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ANZSPM forums on 2010
ANZSPM will be hoANZSPM will be holding forums in the early part of 2010 for medical practitioners.
More information and registration >>>ANZSPM members honoured in Australia day awards 2010
Congratulations to 3 ANZSPM members whose work was recognised on the Australia Day 2010 Honours list:
Will Cairns who was awarded a Medal of the Oder of Australia for service to palliative medicine and to the community of the Townsville region.
Peter Ravenscroft who was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for service to the development of palliative care and medicine, particularly as an advocate for improved education of doctors and health workers in the therapeutics of palliative care.
Dr Fabio Brecciaroli who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to medicine, particularly through the provision of palliative care services, and to the community of the Sunshine Coast.
ANZSPM's interim position statement on euthanasia
ANZSPM welcomes members' comments on its interim position statement on euthanasia by 15 February 2010. The statement is available on resources page.
Funding available for Specialist Training Program
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has announced that applications for funding under the Specialist Training Program (STP) are now open. The program covers training in an expanded range of settings beyond traditional public teaching hospitals.
More information >>>Next ANZSPM trainee day
The next trainee day for ANZSPM will be held on Friday 14 May, 2010 at "The Education Centre", 3rd Floor Healy Building, 41 Victoria Pde, Fitzroy, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.
More information >>>Winston Churchill awards available
Applications for the award of Fellowships in the 2010 round from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust need to be submitted between 1 November 2009 and 26 February 2010. There are several Fellowships available that would be of interest to those practicing palliative care.
Tel: 1800 77 231
The Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative
It is proposed that PaCCSC actively open up membership to prioritise subsequent studies which, among other funding streams, would seek competitive Category 1 funding.
More information >>>ACORD Australia and Asia Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development Workshop
The ACORD Workshop provides clinicians in all cancer sub-specialities a unique opportunity in oncology education with its international focus, provision of hands-on collaboration and guidance by a world renowned Faculty. ACORD aims to train clinicians in excellent clinical trial design and propel the region forward in oncology research.
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