Rural Psychiatry and Training: in support of generalism
Tracks
Waterfront Room 3
| Friday, October 25, 2024 |
| 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM |
| Waterfront Room 3 |
Details
Stream: Rural Doctors in Training
Speaker
Dr Matthew Coleman
Rural Clinic School
Rural Psychiatry and Training: in support of generalism
Abstract Overview
This presentation will update delegates on the progress made with the RANZCP Rural Roadmap 2021-2031 and the development of Rural Psychiatry Training Pathways, including lessons learnt, outcomes to date and the challenges that lie ahead. The Roadmap outlined the importance of working collaboratively with the National Rural Generalist Pathway in improving access to comprehensive physical and mental health care throughout rural and remote Australia. Opportunities to link and compliment rural psychiatry training with RG training and expansion remain unrealised, however significant opportunities exist with the development of the RANZCP Certificate of Clinical Psychiatry. Ensuring these opportunities are realised in an integrated, collaborative and complimentary way is critical to the development of a sustainable and accessible GP specialist and psychiatry workforce. RPTPs supporting RG training in psychiatry is an essential step in strengthening the medical workforce into rural and remote Australia.
Biography
Mat Coleman is a rural psychiatrist and clinical director with the WA Country Health Service (Midwest) and clinical academic with the Rural Clinical School of WA (University of Western Australia). As the chair of the Section of Rural Psychiatry (RANZCP) he has been involved in the development of Rural Psychiatry Training Pathways over many years. He is currently the Co-Chair of the National Medical Workforce Advisory Collaborative and is a champion of expanding the role and remit of generalists. He also tries his hardest to raise three country kids and run a small sheep farm.
