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What We Offer

Professional Development and Education

The Institute supports medical researchers, including physicians, trainees and clinical research teams, through professional development and education. 

  • We promote clinical academic pathways
  • We deliver structured research training, informed by the needs of trainees
  • We link medical researchers with specialised training opportunities 

Organisational Capacity for Research

The Institute builds capacity for medical research at RPA by promoting current research and seeking new opportunities for research translation and implementation. 

  • We bring together research leaders to share their experience, providing advice and support  
  • We have a focus on communication and advocacy 
  • We grow researcher networks and promote research grants and scholarships
  • We share important metrics from our Clinical Trials Unit and support participant and data collection systems

Strategic Engagement and Research Collaboration

The Institute sustains a vibrant research community by engaging researchers and facilitating collaborative relationships. Our network includes RPA Hospital, Sydney Local Health District, the University of Sydney and beyond. 

  • We are engaged in the development of the Sydney Innovation Precinct 
  • We support consumer engagement
  • We foster partnerships within RPA Hospital and beyond

What's on

January-March 2024

 

February 

FORUM

Bi-monthly Research Education Forum
 

A bi-monthly forum to optimise productivity in research and education activities. Sessions feature: Pearls of Wisdom, Accelerate and Connections.
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Wednesday 20 March

5-6pm

Scot Skirving Lecture Theatre, RPA Hospital

MASTERCLASS RESEARCH EDUCATION

Medical Research at RPA: An Introduction

 

Dr Ken Liu, Staff Specialist Transplant Hepatologist, RPA Institute for Academic Medicine Research Lead
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March

FORUM

Research Institutes Forum Sydney
 

Forum hosted by all research institutes in Sydney Local Health District. Held quarterly to share ideas and promote multidisciplinary, dynamic and innovative health research in the District. Alternate hospitals.
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