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4.1 Clinical Updates for Rural Generalists

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Crown Ballroom 1 & 2
Thursday, October 23, 2025
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Crown Ballroom 1 & 2

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Format: Panel discussion (90-minute)


Speaker

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Dr Emily Moody
National Clinical Educator
ACRRM

Clinical Updates for Rural Generalists

1:10 PM - 2:50 PM

Abstract Overview

Are you a busy Rural Generalist? Haven’t attended a Clinical Updates session that has been carefully curated, mapped to the Rural Generalist Curriculum and presented by a panel of your peers since RMA24? Or are you wondering how your peers who did attend RMA24 are so confident that they are across the latest clinical guidelines relevant to your broad scope of practice? We’ve got you covered!

Back by popular demand, the Education Development Team at ACRRM proudly presents Clinical Updates for Rural Generalists. At RMA24, this session was filled beyond capacity, and despite many having to stand, hecklers, laughter at the panel’s expense and the presence of android phones, we delivered a session that Professor Lucie Walters, past President of ACRRM, called "the most useful session that I’ve been to at an RMA conference – ever!”

This year, our panel discussion will again provide a concise and practical review of the latest guidelines and recommendations relevant to rural generalist medicine. Topics covered will include osteoporosis, acute coronary syndrome, changes to screening recommendations, vaccination updates and many more.

Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute to the interactive discussion, ask questions and be informed. We hope you’ll join us!

Biography

Emily is a dedicated Rural Generalist currently serving as a Senior Medical Officer at Boonah Health Service in Queensland. She has extensive experience in delivering primary and secondary care, as well as providing anaesthetic services to various rural facilities and community general practices across Queensland, including the communities of Kingaroy, Ayr, and Laidley. Passionate about rural medical education, Emily serves as the National Clinical Educator for the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s Fellowship Education Program. Emily's commitment to rural health advocacy is evident through her role as Co-Chair of the Queensland Rural and Remote Clinical Network, and her recent appointment as Chair of the Queensland Clinical Networks Executive. She also works for the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway as a Pathway advisor.
Dr Matthew Ruhl
Registrar
Pathology Queensland

Co-presenter

Biography

Matt is a rural generalist FACRRM, with an advanced skill in mental health and special interests in addiction and sexual health, and all facets of LGBTIQAPSB+ health. He has worked for the past decade in hospitals and health facilities across south-east Queensland, and is currently on sabbatical from clinical work, completing further training in Chemical Pathology as an exploration of other practice avenues for his future work- life balance. Matt is an active clinical educator for ACRRM. He continues to study actively, is a novice researcher and supports medical student and doctor education. In his spare time, he enjoys his artistic pursuits as an amateur stained-glass maker, cooking, gaming, and sleep (especially sleep!).
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