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Sleep DownUnder 2021 news
Expression of interest for ASA/NATA advisory committee
Congratulations Collin Sullivan
Healthier Sleep magazine
Help improve quality of life in narcolepsy
Journal SLEEP editor in chief
Important CPD information for physicians

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Sleep DownUnder 2021 news

Awards

We are pleased to announce the following awards are now open:

• Rob Pierce Grant in Aid
  Applications close Friday 30 April 2021
• Philips Sleep Research Grant
  Applications close Friday 30 April 2021
• Helen Bearpark Scholarship
  Applications close Friday 30 July 2021
• Nick Antic Career Development Award
  Applications close Friday 30 July 2021
• Fisher & Paykel Sleep Research Travel Award
  Applications close Friday 30 July 2021

Successful applicants will be announced at the annual scientific conference - Sleep DownUnder 2021 in Brisbane 10-13 October.

Call for abstracts, symposia and short courses

The call for abstracts, symposia, plenary and short course submissions for the joint ASA/ANZSSA annual scientific meeting, Sleep DownUnder 2021 is now open!

Put forward your submission by 22 April 2021 to ensure you don't miss out.

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Expression of interest for ASA/NATA advisory committee

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO JOIN: 
ASA/NATA Sleep Disorders Service Accreditation Advisory Committee
Vacancies:
1. Two Sleep Physicians (one from New Zealand)
2. One Sleep Scientist

The Sleep Disorders Services Accreditation Advisory Committee (SDSAAC) provides technical advice together with administrative support for the ASA/NATA accreditation program.

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Congratulations Colin Sullivan

The Sleep Research Society have given an outstanding Scientific Achievement Award to Colin Sullivan. The award recognises novel and seminal discoveries of a basic, clinical or theoretical nature that have made a significant impact on the sleep field.

Colin Sullivan, PhD, is a professor and chair of the research committee in the department of medicine at the University of Sydney, and a consultant physician with the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick. Beyond the identification of the significant influence of sleep on breathing, his major scientific achievements have included the characterization of the pathophysiology of adult sleep apnea; the invention of nasal CPAP in 1980, now the ‘gold standard’ treatment of sleep apnea; the development of non-invasive ventilation during sleep to manage respiratory failure; the recognition of the extent of upper airway obstruction in infantile apnea; the development of human fetal monitoring technology, and the discovery of the mechanism of sleep-induced worsening of blood pressure in pre-eclampsia. See the full list of recipients

Colin Sullivan, PhD

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Healthier Sleep magazine 

Healthier Sleep is a quarterly magazine distributed by World Sleep Society (WSS). As a member organisation, ASA members have free access and can download articles to reprint for patients and staff. The March/April is available now.

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Help improve quality of life in narcolepsy

Researchers at the University of Sydney are looking for physicians to participate in a research project to explore physician’s perspective of narcolepsy. The outcomes of this research will improve quality of life, health outcomes and patient experience of those living with narcolepsy. This project is part of a PhD programme. 

We are exploring perceptions of patient needs, how the condition is managed and measured, and barriers physicians may face when treating narcolepsy. We are looking for physicians to participate in a one-on-one interview for approximately 40 minutes in length. Both adult sleep physicians and paediatricians are eligible to contribute.  

If you are interested in participating, click here or visit www.sleepphysician.study to find out more information about the study and register your details.

The study team includes Aaron Schokman, Nick Glozier, Kristina Kairaitis, Yu Sun Bin, Janet Cheung.

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Journal SLEEP Editor in Chief Position

The Sleep Research Society (SRS) is accepting applications for a new Chief Editor for the journal SLEEP.

SRS has appointed a search committee to recommend candidates to serve as editor-in-chief for the journal SLEEP. The editor will be appointed for a 5-year term beginning January 1, 2022 after a six month shadowing period beginning July 1, 2021.

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Important CPD information for physicians

2020
Due to the impact of COVID-19 the RACP CPD team can confirm that it is not mandatory to record your CPD activities in MyCPD for 2020, although it is encouraged where possible. Your 2020 MyCPD record will remain open until 31 March 2021 if you wish to record your activities. 

2021
The MBA and The MCNZ have decided that medical practitioners will need to resume meeting CPD requirements from 2021. 

Please review the RACP 2021 MyCPD framework to ensure you are familiar with your requirements and explore the College’s CPD resources in the MyCPD Interactive Handbook and the Online Learning Resources platform. 

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact the CPD Team if you have any questions – we’re here to help.
AU: 1300 697 227 or [email protected]
NZ: 64 4 460 8122 or [email protected] 

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