Cootamundra Doctors Table
MPHN hosted the final Doctors Table dinner for the year at Cootamundra’s Albion Hotel on Thursday, 24 October, bringing together representatives from eight local general practices.
The evening provided a relaxed setting for local GPs to connect with MPHN leadership and discuss shared priorities for healthcare in the region.
From left, back row: MPHN Executive Integration and Partnerships Narelle Mills, firsthealth Board Chair Dr Jodi Culbert, Dr Jennifer Smith (Temora), Dr Stephen Ross (Young), MPHN CEO Stewart Gordon, Dr Metika Collis-Glynn (Cootamundra), firsthealth Director and GP Dr Jacques Scholtz (Cootamundra), Dr Rian Saoor (Cootamundra), Dr Zena Safoo (Cootamundra), and Dr Edwin Kwan (Young).
Key topics included ideas for establishing a CPD community of practice in the Riverina, opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence in general practice, and ways to improve imaging access in Cootamundra through point-of-care ultrasound.
Workforce recruitment and retention were also on the agenda, with conversations around fellowship pathways and the potential benefits of a single employment model.
MPHN acknowledges the enduring commitment of GPs who continue to serve their communities despite ongoing workforce pressures.
We left with actionable insights and are grateful to everyone who made this year’s Doctors Table dinners such a success.
These gatherings remain an important way to strengthen connections with our region’s healthcare professionals, and we look forward to the next series in 2025.
About the Doctors Table
The Doctors Table is an initiative designed to provide GPs with a relaxed setting to unwind after work, connect with colleagues, and discuss regional issues and opportunities. These dinners allow MPHN to share details about available opportunities for GPs and gather insights on how we can better support you and enhance the health and wellbeing of our local communities.
For more information, please contact MPHN’s Senior Lead Engagement and Design – General Practice Initiatives Andrew Heap via email Andrew.heap@mphn.org.au or phone 02 6923 3131.