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Continuing professional development for Australian rural psychiatrists by videoconference.
James Greenwood1, Rachael Williams
1Rural Clinical School and School of Psychiatry, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia. james.greenwood@unsw.edu.au
Summary
Rural psychiatrists can access continuing professional development (CPD) and reduce isolation through videoconferenced seminars and peer review, offering a cost-effective solution for ongoing professional registration.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical Education
- Telehealth
Background:
- The Rural Special Interest Group (RSIG) aimed to combat professional isolation among rural psychiatrists and trainees.
- Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities were limited for those in remote locations.
- A pilot peer review program was initiated in Western Australia for isolated psychiatrists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide accessible educational meetings for rural psychiatrists and trainees.
- To facilitate opportunities for obtaining CPD credit for professional registration.
- To mitigate professional isolation and foster peer interaction in remote practice settings.
Main Methods:
- Six national interactive videoconferenced education seminars were conducted.
- Seminar topics and speakers were selected based on member polling.
- A peer review group was established via videoconference in Western Australia.
Main Results:
- National seminars attracted 106 participants, including consultant psychiatrists, trainees, and allied health professionals.
- Evaluations indicated positive reception of content, presentation quality, and impact on practice.
- The Western Australian peer review group showed commitment to continuation and positive practice impact.
Conclusions:
- Videoconferencing offers a cost-effective method for rural psychiatrists to earn CPD credits without travel.
- The program successfully reduced professional isolation and created networking opportunities across Australia.
- The peer review initiative demonstrated sustainability and a beneficial effect on clinical practice.
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