Useful Articles
An approach to the child with dysmorphic features
Article in Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, can be accessed via your RACP membership or hospital library access.
Everything you need to know for the paediatric dysmorphology short case, in an easy to read article written by our course lecturers.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpc.13316/abstract
Centre For Genetics Education NSW Fact Sheets
A series of very useful fact sheets covering some genetics basics, patterns of inheritance, genetics tests, and common syndromes
www.genetics.edu.au/Publications-and-Resources/Genetics-Fact-Sheets
WEHI-TV genetics animations
Animated 3D science videos from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, some listed below are relevent for trainees studying genetics
Molecular Visualisations of DNA
www.wehi.edu.au/wehi-tv/molecular-visualisations-dna
Chromosomes
www.wehi.edu.au/wehi-tv/chromosome-and-kinetochore
X-inactivation and epigenetics
www.wehi.edu.au/wehi-tv/x-inactivation-and-epigenetics
Revision Courses for the FRACP Written Exam
Genetics For Trainees
Genetics For Trainees is a weekend course for both adult and paediatric trainees. Genetics For Trainees is held in Melbourne.
Genetics For Trainees is usually held in August.
www.geneticsfortrainees.com.au
Immunology For BPTs (Immunology For Basic Physician Trainees)
Immunology for BPTs is a weekend course for both adult and paediatric trainees. Immunology For BPTs is held in Sydney and Melbourne.
Immunology For BPTs is usually held in October.
Aljesal
Aljesal is a 2 week revision course covering the Paediatric FRACP Written Exam curriculum. Aljesal is held in Sydney.
Aljesal is usually held in September/October.
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RPA Basic Physician Trainee Revision Course
(Royal Prince Alfred Hospital BPT Course)
The RPA Revision Course is a 2 week revision course covering the Adult Medicine FRACP Written Exam curriculum. The RPA Course is held in Sydney.
The RPA Revision Course is usually held in October/November.
www.sswahs.nsw.gov.au/rpa/BPTCourse
Auckland NZ Paediatrics FRACP Course
The Auckland FRACP Paediatrics Course is a 2 week revision course covering the Paediatric FRACP Written Exam curriculum, held in New Zealand.
The Auckland FRACP Paediatrics Course is usually held in November.
www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/som/paed/teaching/postgraduate.aspx
Deltamed
The Deltamed course is a 2 week revision course covering the Adult Medicine FRACP Written Exam curriculum. Deltamed is held in Melbourne.
The Deltamed course is usually held in November/December.
www.deltamed.com.au
Physed
Physed is a 2 week revision course covering the Adult Medicine curriculum. Physed is held in Melbourne.
Physed is usually held in October.
www.physed.com.au
Revise Nephrology
Revise Nephrology is a weekend course for adult medicine trainees. Revise Nephrology is held in Sydney.
Revise Nephrology is usually held in September.
www.revisenephrology.com.au
Basic Neurology
Basic Neurology is a weekend course for adult medicine trainees. Basic Neurology is held in Melbourne.
Basic Neurology is usually held in October.
www.neuro4bpts.com
Other useful articles
Chromosome microarray in Australia: a guide for paediatricians
Article in Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, can be accessed via your RACP membership or hospital library access
Explains the chromosomal microarray genetic investigation, and its benefits and limitations
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02081.x
Future of whole genome sequencing
Article in Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, can be accessed via your RACP membership or hospital library access
Discusses the new technology behind next generation sequencing (genome and exome sequencing)
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpc.12634/abstract
Klinefelter Syndrome: a general practice perspective
Article in Australian Family Physician, free online access
An easy to read summary of the important features of Klinefelter Syndrome
www.racgp.org.au/afp/2014/januaryfebruary/klinefelter-syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome: care of adults in general practice
Article in Australian Family Physician, free online access
An easy to read summary of the important features of Prader-Willi Syndrome
www.racgp.org.au/afp/2013/januaryfebruary/prader-willi-syndrome
Australians with Down Syndrome: health matters
Article in Australian Family Physician, free online access
Includes a useful summary table of the effects of Down Syndrome by body system
www.racgp.org.au/afp/2011/april/australians-with-down-syndrome
Chromosomal microarray: a soothing guide
Article in Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, can be accessed via your RACP membership or hospital library access
Explains the chromosomal microarray genetic investigation, and its benefits and limitations
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jpc.13869
Medicare-funded cancer genetic tests: a note of caution
Article in Medical Journal of Australia, can be accessed via your AMA membership or hospital library access
Describes the benefits and limitations of new genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer.
mja.com.au/journal/2018/209/5/medicare-funded-cancer-genetic-tests-note-caution
Other useful resources
OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance In Man) Database
A useful database of genes and genetic phenotypes, with further information about conditions and their underlying genetics (free access)
Gene Tests
A medical genetics information resource with further information about testing and disorders (free access)
Genetics Support Network Victoria Microarray Fact Sheet
A brief explanantion of microarray and copy number variant
www.gsnv.org.au/media/223085/microarray_factsheet_gsnv_vcgs.pdf
Pass The FRACP
A basic trainee forum with various resources posted by users
Super Power Baby Project
Super Power Baby Project is a photographic art book which features striking photographic portraits of children with chromosomal and genetic conditions, taken by award-winning photographer Rachel Callander. The personality of each child shines through, with text that explains the qualities and life-changing characters each one brings.
Disclaimer
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