Thread by @GongGasGirl

Next up @SeanMcM36258302 lead of perioperative medicine diploma @ANZCA.

Peri-operative Medicine Project.

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18 years so far to get PoM up and running.

Acknowledges tremendous work of @ANZCA staff, @RossKerridge1 and other pioneers of PoM in Au and NZ.

Taskforce set up in 2005 by Cousins (!).

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Notes key role of special interest group to avoid turf war issues which could limit progress in peri-operative medicine.

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Initial working group met in 2015 to work out how to advance PoM in Au and NZ.

Noted there was some training around, but a little patchy domestically and internationally. Didn't fully meet the needs of the patients.

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Decision to:

Increase focus on PoM within the ANZCA curriculum (every anaesthetist practices peri-operative medicine).

Develop an additional qual with a curriculum, VoP, CPD and exam .

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(BTW it hasn't escaped my attention that we have Sean McManus speaking, Mike Grocott in the front row, and Ross Kerridge sitting next to me ...they are both nodding in agreement .... oh my, surrounded by perioperative legends here in Terrigal NSW . #NSWACE22).

But how to get different specialists to agree?
What does recovery look like to an anaesthetist compared to a geriatrician?
Some physicians had never been to theatre to watch a fem-pop for eg.... some anaesthetists had never been to a geriatrics ward.

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(BTW kudos to all involved for engaging in this nearly 20 year project across many specialities, remarkable tenacity and negotiating skills ... #NSWACE22).

Expect most people will take 2 years to complete the diploma, can take 3 years. Launching towards the end of 2023. SM notes that non drs will be able to engage in some modules of PoM.

More info about perioperative diploma here:

anzca.edu.au/education-trai…

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Maggie Wong and Joel Symons credited for grandparenting process for PoM.

Two pathways:
1. Recognition of exceptional contribution
2. Points pathway (education, teaching, research, clinical practice eg high risk clinics, MDT).

Each individual will be assessed.

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(Oh geez ... it's #ACE22NSW .....time for coffee #2 )

Summary of perioperative diploma from @SeanMcM36258302.

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For health service budget holders, need an economic argument in the bottom right to change care.

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What are perioperative goals for 2025?

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Don’t worry.

Anaesthetists are still cool.

Well sort of.

#Goose

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Ross Kerridge pays kudos to grand parenting process in PoM (old tap on shoulder system not enough). Also notes general public like PoM. It’s common sense. Quality. Gives our community confidence in us.

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