RACMA

RACMA RACMA is the only Specialist Medical College to provide specialist leadership training for doctors.

Start strong in 2026 with the GAICD post-nominal, 25 CPD hours and 1-year AICD membership.Registrations close Thursday 1...
09/12/2025

Start strong in 2026 with the GAICD post-nominal, 25 CPD hours and 1-year AICD membership.

Registrations close Thursday 18 December 5:00pm AEDT for the RACMA + AICD Company Directors Course, tailored for medical and health system leaders.

📍 Melbourne
🗓️ 20–22 Feb & 13–14 Mar 2026 (two-weekend format)

As healthcare grows more complex, governance capability is essential. This course builds practical board-readiness across:

1️⃣ Governance and directorship
2️⃣ Directors’ duties
3️⃣ Financial literacy
4️⃣ Risk and strategy
5️⃣ Board effectiveness and culture

Delivered with a health-sector lens, including expert faculty, real-world case studies, board simulations, and peer learning.

Investment: $9,725 + GST (save over $2300)

Limited to 25 participants - only a few spots remaining!
👉 Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1467640

Step away from the noise and give yourself three nights to breathe, think clearly, and reconnect with the kind of leader...
02/12/2025

Step away from the noise and give yourself three nights to breathe, think clearly, and reconnect with the kind of leader you want to be.

LeadingWell, RACMA’s inaugural wellbeing retreat, is taking place at the stunning Crystalbrook Byron from 19–22 March 2026. Expressions of Interest are closing soon.
Only a small number of places are available to keep the experience intimate and restorative.

Your retreat includes:
✨ Three nights’ accommodation in a luxury rainforest setting
✨ Chef-prepared meals + private dining
✨ An expertly curated, CPD-approved educational program (12 CPD hours)
✨ Daily wellbeing practices + mindful movement
✨ A premium RACMA luxury gift bag full of goodies
✨ And so much more
✨ All for $6,750

If you’ve been craving space to reset, rethink and lead with clarity then this is your invitation.

Submit your EOI now before spots fill.
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We’re heading to Auckland in 2026!ACHSM & RACMA present the One-day Health Leadership Conference — Friday, 13 March 2026...
01/12/2025

We’re heading to Auckland in 2026!
ACHSM & RACMA present the One-day Health Leadership Conference — Friday, 13 March 2026.

Featuring:
✨ Six keynote presentations
✨ Three dynamic panel sessions on AI & Digital, Leadership Challenges, and Primary Care & Integration
✨ Networking to close the day
We’re honoured to welcome RACMA affiliates and Fellows including:
• Sir Ashley Bloomfield
• Helen Stokes-Lampard
• Professor Lester Levy
• Dr Lloyd McCann

Early Bird is now open — secure your seat.
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A few happy snaps from the incredible conference over the weekend. With:Dr Loyola Willis Dr Natalie KleesDr Alicia Veas...
30/11/2025

A few happy snaps from the incredible conference over the weekend.

With:
Dr Loyola Willis
Dr Natalie Klees
Dr Alicia Veasey
Dr Hash Abdeen
Prof Sandra O’Toole
Paula Myott

We're excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a foundational year of progress under our Strategic Plan 'Lead...
27/11/2025

We're excited to share our 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a foundational year of progress under our Strategic Plan 'Leading Future Health'.

Key achievements include:
* Launch of our renewed Fellowship Training Program - a contemporary, outcomes-focused model welcoming 51 new Candidates
* Historic first Federal Budget submission establishing RACMA's voice in national health policy
* Four new position statements on climate change and healthcare sustainability, digital health, AI in healthcare and medical workforce
* Completion of 'A Better Culture' project addressing bullying, harassment, discrimination and racism in healthcare
* Continued strategic partnerships with Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Digital Health and many other organisations
* Membership growth to 1,668 across Australasia
* Highest conference attendance in seven years.

Huge thanks to our members, staff and partners for your exceptional contributions this year. We are better together! 🙌 👏

Read the full report:https://racma.edu.au/app/uploads/2025/11/RACMA_Annual-Report_2025_Online_FINAL.pdf

Are you ready to build the skills and capability to lead in today’s complex healthcare environment? The future of health...
26/11/2025

Are you ready to build the skills and capability to lead in today’s complex healthcare environment? The future of healthcare leadership starts with your next career move.

The RACMA Fellowship Training Program prepares medical practitioners to become specialist medical leaders and managers who integrate clinical and health system expertise with leadership and management capability.

Underpinned by the RACMA Fellowship Training Program Curriculum Learning Outcomes, the program supports Candidates to build the knowledge, skills and abilities to:
* Provide stewardship of health systems
* Lead safe, equitable, appropriate and sustainable care
* Influence policy, strategy and organisational performance
* Deliver evidence-based and well-governed healthcare

📅 Applications for the 2026 intake are now open!
Join a growing network of medical leaders shaping the future of healthcare.

🔗 Learn more and apply via our website: https://racma.edu.au/training/fellowship-training-program/

Who says December is for slowing down? Let's finish the year strong 💪💪💪Special shout-out to our Safeguarding Healthcare ...
24/11/2025

Who says December is for slowing down? Let's finish the year strong 💪💪💪

Special shout-out to our Safeguarding Healthcare LIVE session on 3 December. This one's open to everyone, members and non-members alike. Don't miss it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmDnYRBZ

And a friendly reminder – annual CPD requirements are due 31 December 2025.

Here's to ending the year as we mean to go on – committed to excellence in health leadership.

RACMA Members, don't miss out! Limited places are remaining for the prestigious AICD Company Directors Course, tailored ...
24/11/2025

RACMA Members, don't miss out! Limited places are remaining for the prestigious AICD Company Directors Course, tailored for health leaders.

As healthcare systems grow more complex, strong governance expertise is essential for medical leaders shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

Offered over 2 weekends in Melbourne | 20-22 Feb & 13-14 Mar 2026

Whether you're an aspiring director, current board member or senior health executive, this course delivers practical governance capabilities across five critical areas:

1. Governance structures and directorship practice
2. Directors' duties and legal responsibilities
3. Financial literacy and performance oversight
4. Risk management and strategic development
5. Board effectiveness and culture.

Benefit from health-focused delivery with faculty who understand health board challenges; real-world case studies and live simulations; flexible weekend format (not five consecutive weekdays); and peer learning alongside fellow medical leaders.

Receive the prestigious GAICD post-nominal, 25 CPD Hours + 1-year AICD membership.

Save over $2,300 | Investment: $9,725 (ex GST) Limited to 25 participants

Register here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1467640

🌿 RACMA Leadership & Wellbeing Retreat: EOI Now Open 🌿Step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in three days d...
19/11/2025

🌿 RACMA Leadership & Wellbeing Retreat: EOI Now Open 🌿

Step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in three days designed to reset, reconnect, and rethink how you lead.

This retreat will bring together medical leaders who want to strengthen their leadership through calm, clarity, wellbeing, and meaningful connection, all in an environment that actually supports it.

If you’re feeling the pull to pause, restore, and grow as a leader… we’d love you to join us.

💬 EOI link is now open - submit your interest to be the first to receive program details, pricing, and priority access to registration.

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Powerful to connect with colleagues at the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025 in Tāmaki Maka...
19/11/2025

Powerful to connect with colleagues at the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education (WIPCE) 2025 in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.

Our First Nations Advisor Nadene Edmonds is representing RACMA, pictured here with Dr Natasha Martin and Dr Jonathan Newchurch from Warra Wangkatitya. Jonathan also serves as Chief Executive of Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association.

WIPCE brings together Indigenous educators, leaders and knowledge keepers from around the globe in a powerful celebration of Indigenous excellence in education. For 37 years, this gathering has honoured the vital role of Indigenous knowledge and cultural practice in shaping how we understand and transform our world.

"For indigenous peoples, we need to survive the system and we want it to do better - despite what we continue to experience," Nadene says.

"Much is asked of each generation - WIPCE every three years gives us places and spaces to share intergenerational knowledges, experiences and joys."

These connections and shared learnings strengthen our commitment to Indigenous leadership in health.

Health professionals, your Wednesdays just got more valuable!Join us for Safeguarding HealthCare LIVE #2 on Wednesday, ...
14/11/2025

Health professionals, your Wednesdays just got more valuable!
Join us for Safeguarding HealthCare LIVE #2 on Wednesday, 3 December at 5:30pm AEDT.
This month we're tackling The Challenges of Being a Head of Department with Dr Simon Collins, hosted by Dr David Rankin.
Based on our popular podcast episode, we'll explore how to navigate department tensions, build credibility and foster collaboration between critical care teams.
✅ Real scenarios from hospital leadership
✅ Interactive discussion under Chatham House rules
✅ Practical insights from peers across Australasia
✅ 1 CPD hour
✅ Free for RACMA Members | $50 for health professionals
We recommend listening to the original podcast episode before the session, then bring your questions and experiences to share. https://omny.fm/shows/safeguarding-healthcare/the-art-of-departmental-management

Whether you're a current Head of Department, aspiring to the role, or simply curious about hospital leadership dynamics, this session offers valuable insights into one of healthcare's most complex positions.

Register now: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1482097

Congratulations to RACMA President-Elect Debbie Holdsworth on her appointment as Chief Clinical Officer at ACC!We're thr...
14/11/2025

Congratulations to RACMA President-Elect Debbie Holdsworth on her appointment as Chief Clinical Officer at ACC!

We're thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone for Debbie, who will join ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) in Aotearoa New Zealand as Chief Clinical Officer on 15 December.

“I’m delighted to be taking up the Chief Clinical Officer role at ACC. I’m particularly looking forward to working alongside clinicians across the sector to strengthen the clinical voice in our decisions and improve the consistency and quality of care. My focus will be on genuine partnership, practical improvement and creating the conditions where good clinical leadership can thrive.”

Currently serving as Director Funding Community and Mental Health, National Planning Funding and Outcomes at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Debbie brings a comprehensive background encompassing healthcare services commissioning and operational management across both primary and secondary care.

Her career in executive healthcare leadership includes over ten years as a senior executive for two of New Zealand's largest District Health Boards and strong expertise in corporate governance.

A Fellow of RACMA since 2015, Debbie’s appointment to this senior leadership role at ACC reflects her outstanding contribution to medical leadership and health management.

Congratulations, Debbie – we can't wait to see the impact you'll make in this new role.

Read more: https://www.acc.co.nz/newsroom/stories/acc-appoints-chief-clinical-officer

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