RCPA President Prof Sandra O'Toole

@RCPAPresident

Official Twitter account of the President of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia, Prof Sandra O'Toole.

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RCPA President Prof Sandra O'Toole @RCPAPresident Sep 17, 2024

It was a privilege to represent RCPA at #ILPP2024 in the UK, the annual meeting of #pathology colleges & associations from around the world, alongside Vice President @do315 & CEO Dr David Andrews. The meeting was a valuable chance to share & learn from each other’s experiences.

RCPA President Prof Sandra O'Toole @RCPAPresident Jul 24, 2024

Findings from RCPA’s Pathology Workforce Review for Aus & NZ validate what our members are experiencing – a critical shortage exists in the pathology workforce in both countries. This study provides valuable data to support our advocacy to government.

rcpa.me/WorkforceSusta…

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia @PathologyRCPA Jul 24, 2024

RCPA has completed a comprehensive pathology workforce study, reviewing the current state of the pathology workforce across Australia and New Zealand.

Findings from the report reveal that there is a critical shortage of pathologists and senior scientists in Australia and New Zealand, across both the public and private sectors.

Lack of funding was identified as one of the most significant barriers to increasing the pathology workforce pipeline, as well as the lasting impact of the nearly three-decade indexation freeze for MBS items relating to pathology services in Australia.

New Zealand’s pathology workforce has been affected by additional challenges, in part complicated by current system-wide health reforms.

Workforce sustainability is a key priority for the College, and this report will inform our planning and strategic initiatives to effect sustainable growth and ongoing support for the #pathology workforce.

View the full report: rcpa.me/WorkforceSusta…

The RCPA received grant funding through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology program for the Australian component of the workforce review while the New Zealand component was funded by the College.

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RCPA President Prof Sandra O'Toole @RCPAPresident Jul 18, 2024

Touchdown in Singapore! Here with @PathologyRCPA CEO Dr David Andrews to meet with our local members & find out how we can improve College operations in Singapore. I'll also be giving the plenary lecture at tonight's ASM for the Chapter of #Pathologists! Looking forward to it🔬

RCPA President Prof Sandra O'Toole @RCPAPresident Jun 28, 2024

Workforce sustainability is a key priority for RCPA as set out in our Strategic Plan 2024-2027. This Plan keeps our members needs top of mind to address the complex technological, societal and political challenges impacting #pathology.

rcpa.me/StrategicPlan

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia @PathologyRCPA Jun 27, 2024

RCPA has published its Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2027, putting advocacy and policy front and centre.

This Plan sets out the College’s areas of focus during this period and our key priorities and initiatives based on member feedback and industry consultation.

Read the #StrategicPlan now available on our website: rcpa.me/StrategicPlan

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RCPA President Prof Sandra O'Toole @RCPAPresident May 21, 2024

At @TheRACP office for two days of meetings for @CPMC_Aust with RCPA CEO Dr David Andrews. Discussing strategic issues affecting the specialist medical sector... Nice view, tough discussions!