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VicReN VicReN is a primary care practice-based research network which links the Primary Care Research Unit (PCRU) and the Victorian primary care practitioner community. VicReN was established in 2007 with a seeding grant from the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne and with additional support provided through the Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development Strategy. VicReN champions the development of high quality research which is both important to primary health care and which can inform policy and practice. It aims to build a strong and dynamic network of primary care practitioners and stakeholders with an interest in research. VicReN is reflective of current practice, drawing membership from general practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers and primary health care stakeholders across urban, regional and remote Victorian areas. There are currently 133 VicReN members, consisting of 90 GPs, seven practice managers, five practice nurses and 31 primary health care stakeholders across 93 practices and organisations. The VicReN committee provides operational guidance aligned with PCRU objectives. The committee members are able to draw on their wealth of experience and skills as practitioners and their links to advocacy organisations. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Dr Marie Pirotta MB BS GDipEpid&Biostat MMed PhD DRANZCOG FRACGP is the Chair of the VicReN committee. Professor Jane Gunn MB BS PhD DRANZCOG FRACGP is Director of the Primary Care Research Unit. Associate Professor Meredith Temple-Smith BSc DipAppChildPsych DipMov&Dance MPubHlth MPHAA DHSc is Director of Research Training. Ms Ruby Biezen BSc MAppSc is the VicReN coordinator. Dr Malcolm Clark MB BCh BAO LRCP SI DipAMAC FRACGP is a GP and principal at Power Medical in Hawthorn. He has been an honorary clinical senior lecturer at the Department of General Practice since 2008; a clinical sub-investigator at Emeritus Research since 2004; a part-time medical journalist; and author of two books What's the Alternative (Melbourne University Press) and Doctor in the House (Five Mile Press). His medical interests include internal medicine, preventive medicine, elder care, and incorporating complementary approaches to general practice. page28
Ms Judy Evans GCertPN CertIVWorkplaceTrain RN is an e-health project manager for the RACGP. Judy has worked as a practice nurse for 15 years. She is also an accredited nurse immuniser. Her interests include chronic disease management, adolescent health, triage and emergency care and immunisation across the life span. Judy recently contributed to the first textbook for practice nurses in Australia titled General Practice Nursing. Clinical Associate Professor Chris Hogan MB BS DRCOG DRACOG FRACGP has been a GP in Sunbury since 1979. His research interests include the organisation and logistics of general practice; asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Coeliac disease; disaster and emergency medicine; and aged care. Dr Cathy Hutton MB BS DRCOG FRCGP is a GP in Essendon where she consults with a wide range of patients. Her area of focus in her practice are shared antenatal care and mental health care. Cathy has been involved as a GP advisor to HopSCOTCH, a shared care intervention for childhood obesity, and is a member of the National Immunisation Committee. She is currently the Deputy Chair of the AMA Council of General Practice and the Chair of the Quality Committee, as part of her role as a Director at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Dr Christine Longman MB BS GDipAlcohol&DrugStudies MMed DRACOG FRACGP is a GP in Yarraville and has recently completed the degree of Master of Medicine. Her main medical interests are addiction medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology and medical education. Dr Hubert van Doorn MB BS FRACGP is a GP at East Brunswick Medical Centre. He has previously been an RACGP Travelling Fellow; coordinator of General Practice Education at the Royal Children's Hospital; and held academic positions with the RACGP and General Practice and Primary Health Care Academic Centre. His areas of focus in his practice are paediatrics, men's health, preventive care and mental health. Ms Lynne Walker CertIVWorkplaceTrain&Assess GCertDiabetes DipHlthCounsellingEd RN RM has worked in general practice for the last 13 years in the capacity of a practice nurse, GP liaison and Quality Care. Her interests include progressing the role of nurses in general practice; and encouraging and supporting nurses to expand their scope of practice through quality education. Working with VicReN helps build the practice nurses’ perspective in both conducting and participating in general practice research. Lynne has recently co-edited the first textbook for general practice nurses titled General Practice Nursing. Dr Debra Wilson MB BS MSocHlth DRANZCOG FRACGP is a GP from Grantham Street General Practice in West Brunswick. Debra is on the board of Impetus. Her medical interests include antenatal care and adolescent health. She is also involved in the Docs in Schools program with North West Area Mental Health Service. Dr Sam Zagarella MB BS DRACOG RACGP has been a GP for 25 years. He is currently the practice principal at Niddrie Medical Centre. Sam's medical interests include preventative medicine and sports medicine. He is also involved in diabetes and obstetric share care. page29
Page 1 and 2: GENERAL PRACTICE AND PRIMARY HEALTH
Page 3 and 4: MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Page 5 and 6: EXECUTIVE TEAM HEAD OF DEPARTMENT A
Page 7 and 8: TEACHING AND LEARNING PROFESSOR OF
Page 9 and 10: activities including patient consul
Page 11 and 12: Dr Ami Thies MB BS works clinically
Page 13 and 14: RESEARCH PROGRAMS We have strong re
Page 15 and 16: Dr Kate Robins-Browne MB BS FRACGP
Page 17 and 18: RESEARCH ASSISTANTS Ms Janita Clewe
Page 19 and 20: CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAM Chronic dis
Page 21 and 22: COLLABORATIONS Best practice health
Page 23 and 24: Ms Kirsty Forsdike BA PgDipLaw PgDi
Page 25 and 26: YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH PROGRAM The o
Page 27 and 28: EMERGING THEMES In addition to our
Page 29: Sexual Health Design, modelling and
Page 33 and 34: Dr Ruth McNair Examiner, Royal Aust
Page 35 and 36: AWARDS, PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWA
Page 37 and 38: Dr Stewart Gough Rich River Health
Page 39 and 40: VICREN MEMBERS Dr John Addis Dr Mic
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