Occupational Medicine Trainee opportunities
Trainees in occupational and environmental medicine are the future of our profession and we are pleased to offer discount membership to them as well as educational opportunities to complement their training. Recent developments include our NEW educational series - Occupational Medicine 101, as well as virtual site visits and the ANZSOM Journal Club.
ANZSOM also provides financial support for the Ramazzini Prize winner to attend our Annual Scientific Meeting in person and present their paper at the Kevin Sleigh Memorial Presentation.
Kevin Sleigh Memorial Presentation
The Kevin Sleigh Memorial Presentation was established in 2019 in honour of Dr Kevin Sleigh’s contribution to occupational medicine and his great support for doctors in training. It provides an opportunity for Ramazzini Prize recipients to present their work at the ANZSOM Annual Scientific Meeting.
Support for the Ramazinni Prize recipient to attend the ASM includes travel and accommodation for in-person attendance, as well as free registration for the day of the presentation.
Previous Ramazzini Prize winners / Kevin Sleigh Memorial Presentations include:
- 2019 Ramazzini Prize winner, Dr Bianca Cheong (presented at ASM2019, Adelaide) – click to view presentation (member login required)
- 2020 Ramazzini Prize winner, Dr Nicola Emslie (presented at ASM2020, held virtually) – click to view presentation (member login required)
- 2021 Ramazzini Prize winner, Dr Zen Yap (presented at ASM2022, Brisbane) – click to view presentation (member login required)
Previous (in-person) Kevin Sleigh Memorial Presentations have been supported by Sonic HealthPlus.
For more information, please contact the Secretariat
Occupational Medicine 101 Series
ANZSOM is pleased to announce our "Occupational Medicine 101" series. This unique program is designed to connect you with the fundamental concepts of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and enable direct engagement with some of the leading experts in our field.
The online sessions will be informal and participation and interaction is encouraged. While ideally suited to trainees, all members will find this a beneficial format for exploring and sharing the essentials of our specialty. As of 2023, Occupational Medicine 101 session will be recorded (pending presenter approval).
Upcoming Occupational Medicine 101 session - POSTPONED
Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the occupational setting
Dr Andrew Webster
Join us as Dr Webster explores the topic of Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the occupational setting.
This specialised session will cover current guidelines for sleep apnoea assessment across the rail industry and commercial driving, including the role of the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test.
Additional topics will include:
- Guidelines for the initiation and monitoring of apnoea treatment
- Guidelines for adherence monitoring and the management of complex sleep apnoea
- Treatments other than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy (i.e. mandibular advancement splints) for managing obstructive sleep apnoea
- New methods of fitness to work testing for safety critical roles, eg psychometric vigilance testing
Date: Tuesday 23 July 2024
Time: 6.30PM (AEST)
Cost: Free for ANZSOM/AFOEM members, $25 non-members
About the presenter
Dr Andrew Webster is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician who has a special interest in Occupational Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, particularly in fatigue management and shift work disorders.
After graduating from the University of Glasgow, Dr Webster moved to Australia to complete his advanced training in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine which he undertook in Sydney at the Royal Prince Alfred and St Vincent’s Hospital.
He later completed his Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and subsequently worked there as a Consultant Sleep Physician.
Dr Webster has rostered in intensive care units and give multiple talks on sleep and fatigue management, including at ANZSOM WA branch meetings.
He has served as the Co-Chair of the Occupational Health, Safety and Performance Council of the Australian Sleep Association (ASA) and is the immediate past Chair of the Neurosciences Council of the ASA. Dr Webster also serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia.
Dr Webster’s current interest is in developing fatigue risk management systems for mining and oil/gas industries.
Previous Occupational Medicine 101 sessions
Writing court reports
Presenter: Dr Edward Petch, Forensic Psychiatrist
Date: Tuesday 5 March 2024
Recording available (Member login required)
What is safe for safety critical workers: Developing medical standards
Presenter: Dr Barry Gilbert, Public Health Physician and Occupational Medicine Consultant
Date: Tuesday 26 September 2023
Recording available (Member login required)
Environmental medicine...the tasks ahead
Presenter: Dr Peter Honeyman, Occupational and Environmental Physician
Date: Tuesday 4 July 2023, 6.30PM (AEST)
Recording available (Member login required)
Health investigation of personnel drinking lead contaminated rainwater
Presenter: Dr Warren Harrex, Occupational and Environmental Physician, AFOEM President
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023, 7.00PM (AEST)
Recording available (Member login required)
My Positive Medicine Journey
Presenter: Dr David Beaumont, Consultant Occupational Physician
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2023, 6.00PM (AEDT)
Recording available (Member login required)
Worse things happen at sea..
Common hazards and requirements for worker health assessments in the oil and gas industries
Presenter: A/Prof Euan Thompson, Senior Occupational Physician
Date: Monday 19 December 2022, 6.00PM (AEDT)
Career opportunities for new Occupational Physicians - is independent medical reporting for you?
Presenter: Sue Green, MedHealth, Director - Consultant Services
Date: Thursday 17 November 2022, 7.00PM (AEDT)
The worksite assessment: the occupational physician’s tool in the toolbox
Presenter: Dr Dominic Yong
Date: Tuesday 27 September 2022, 7.00PM (AEST)
Approach to investigation of a cluster and risk communication
Presenter: Dr Majid Rahgozar
Date: Tuesday 23 August 2022, 8.00PM (AEST)
Application of Fitness to Drive Standards
Presenter: Dr Ilse Stockhoff
Date: Wednesday 20 July 2022, 7.00PM (AEST)
Occupational Medicine: What it is and its implications on the future of work
Presenter: Dr Robert McCartney
Date: Sunday 19 June 2022, 9.00AM (AEST)
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Earning and recording CPD points
ANZSOM provides continual professional development opportunities via online learning resources, the Annual Scientific Meeting and state branch meetings. Generally these activities are not formally accredited with the Royal Australian College of Nursing, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Royal Australasian College of Physicians (AFOEM) however, you can claim CPD points for participation in non-accredited activities. Participation in ANZSOM Committees may also count towards CPD points.
Completion of ANZSOM CPD activities, including the ASM, Branch educational meetings, webinars and online learning modules, can be recorded in My Profile (CPD activity record).
