Southern Regional Medical Group
Accreditation:
ACRRM
Prevocational
RACGP
Contact Details
Telephone:
(08) 9841 2733
Facsimile:
(08) 9842 1233
Email:
admin@srmg.com.au
Street Address:
32 Albany Highway
Albany WA 6330
RRMA:
4
ARIA:
2.69
Practice Staff
Dr David Mildenhall
I have been a GP Medical educator for 27 years. I enjoy teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. My Special Medical interests are Rural General Practice, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and GI Endoscopy. I also have an interest in research.
Dr Ian Leggett
I was born in Bridgetown, grew up in Bunbury and was trained in Perth, I now live and work in beautiful Albany. My special interest is Obstetrics including operative obstetrics and Gynaecology. I have been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teac
Dr Mathew Hodge
I have been working as a GP in Albany for 20 years. I have special interests in Anaesthetics and travel medicine.
Margaret Soumelidis
(Practice Manager)
I am thoroughly enjoying my role at SRMG and the lifestyle that Albany offers. As the Practice Manager I coordinate placements for Registrars and Prevocatioal doctors for this practice. Job satisfaction for me is to ensure that the practice runs smoothly and that all the doctors are well supported in providing care for patients of this practice.
Practice Details
Number of GPs:
7
Training Practice since:
2001
Training terms accepted:
Advanced,
Basic,
PGPPP,
Subsequent
| Days | Time Open |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Sat | 8:30am - 12:00pm |
Billing arrangements:
Mixed
Trainee consulting Room:
Own room
About the practice
The Southern Regional Medical Group has been established for forty (40) years. It is an eight (8) doctor practice and many of the doctors have specail procedural interests. Doctors look after the practice patients, both within the community practice setting as well as within the hospital setting at the Albany Regional Hospital. There is a special emphasis on Medical Eduation within the practice and both undergraduates and postgraduates are encouraged to take advantage of the wealth of experience available both through the clinical setting as well as the GP mentors in a very supportive environmnet. Trainee doctors attached to the practice find they grow in confidence, decision making and aquire many practical skills. SRMG employs a Registered Nurse and has a fully equipped treatment room where minor procedures are carried out. SRMG is centrally located in the CBD, it is fully computerised and has skilled, supportive staff.
Philosophy/Ethos
Complete primary care of patients and inpatient care with specialist backup and procedural care where appropriate.
Demography of Patients
Demographic report provided to WAGPET. One GP list per fortnight, scopes one half-day per week. Average 20+ inpatients/week; 2 general surgery theatre lists per week, 2-3 anaesthetic lists per week, 109 Births/deliveries in 2001/02
Scope of GP Registrar Activities & Opportunity
| Activity | Availability | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Evening work | Yes | occasional to 6.30pm, only when Dr is on call |
| Night work | Yes | On call with other Principals |
| Weekend work | Yes | On call with other Principals |
| On call | Yes | On call with other Principals, once per week/Dr does get half day off per week |
| House calls | Yes | |
| Hospital visits | Yes | |
| Nursing home visits | Yes | |
| Practice Nurse |
IT Resources
| Computerised patient notes | Yes |
|---|---|
| Computerised prescribing | Yes |
| Internet access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Email access in consulting rooms | Yes |
| Medical software used | Medical Director |
GP Accommodation
| The practice has accomodation available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weekly rental | $200 - $300 |
| Does the accomodation meet the GPET National Standard for Accomodation? | Yes |
| The accomodation will be shared | |
| Comment | First class house provided. |
Southern Regional Medical Group: more photos and information
