Regional Anaesthesia Special Interest Group (RA SIG)
OBJECTIVE
The major objective of this SIG is the promotion of science and education by:
(a) the exchange of ideas between anaesthetists with a particular interest and involvement in regional anaesthesia.
(b) interaction with other individuals / groups, who share an interest in regional anaesthesia.
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ACTIVITIES
The activities of the SIG may
include:
4.1 Organisation of SIG
scientific sessions at major annual scientific meetings /congresses.
Generally, each SIG is
entitled to conduct one session during one annual scientific meeting of the
ANZCA or ASA or NZSA per year or, alternatively, a satellite meeting of no more
than one day in association with the annual scientific meeting. It is the responsibility of the SIG Executive
Committee to decide on whether to request a segment of the scientific programme
or a satellite meeting from the Organising Committee of the chosen annual
scientific meeting. This request should
be made in writing at least one year in advance of the meeting and continual
liaison with the scientific programme convenor shall be maintained. If any request is denied due to excess other
SIGs at the meeting, it is the responsibility of the ACE to seek inclusion in
other major scientific meetings / congresses.
4.2 Organisation of
independent SIG meetings on other occasions with the approval of the ACE.
4.3 Advice to the ACE on the
suitability of local and overseas experts to participate in meetings.
4.4 Provision of a resource
with respect to the appropriate standards of care in the area of special
interest.
4.5 Advice to the ACE on the
distribution of educational material.
4.6 Advice to ANZCA, ASA or
NZSA or liaison with similar organisations in other regions of the world.
EVENTS
2023 - ASURA, Adelaide, South
Australia - 2-4 March 2023 - Convenor David McLeod Visit here
RA SIG ENEWS
- Issue 3 November 2022
- Issue 2 May 2022
- Issue 1 October 2021
RESOURCES
Available Regional
Anaesthesia Trainee Programs and Fellowships.
There are currently at least
25 hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. If you are interested in pursuing
either of these initiatives, please contact RA SIG Committees
Assistant on phone 02 8556 9726 - and she will connect you
with the appropriate person.
Previous AGM Minutes
SIG MEMBERSHIP
Membership will be of two
types: Fellows of ANZCA, or Ordinary Members of the ASA or NZSA
who have a special interest in regional anaesthesia.
Associate Members:
People with a special interest in regional anaesthesia who are not entitled to
be full members. They may include Associate Members of the ASA or NZSA,
registered Trainees of ANZCA, allied health professionals or members of other
related professional organisations.
Associate Members may only be
admitted to membership after nomination by two full members of the SIG and
approval by majority at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the SIG. If you
would like information on joining the Regional Anaesthesia Special Interest
Group, please download an application
form.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Position
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Name
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Region
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Chair
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Dr Katrina Webster
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TAS
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Member
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Dr Brigid Brown
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SA
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Member
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Dr Kelly Byrne
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NZ
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Member
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Dr Alwin Chuan
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NSW
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Member
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Craig
Daniel
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QLD
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Member
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Dr Peter Hebbard
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Vic
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Member
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Dr Andrew
Lansdown
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NSW
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Member
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Dr Yean Chin Lim
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NSW
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Member
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Dr Liz Maxwell
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NZ
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Member
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Dr Christopher
Mitchell
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WA
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Member
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Dr Ross Peake |
ACT |
Member
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Dr Katrina Webster
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TAS |
Member
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Dr Navdeep Sidhu
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NZ
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If you are interested in joining RA SIG Executive Committee, please complete the attached Election of Members Form and return to [email protected]