MEET Dr Lynda
GP Psychotherapist, Medical Educator and Sexual Health Advocate in Naarm – Melbourne, Victoria.
Medical Education - The University of Melbourne & In Clinical Practice
Dr. Chapeyama was previously an Associate Lecturer in Medical Education at the University of Melbourne. She played a pivotal role in shaping the first year of medical education for future doctors. By emphasizing case-based learning, robust clinical skills, and professional practice, she was part of ensuring that the next generation of doctors is well-equipped for the future challenges in their careers. Dr Chapeyama is now working full-time in a clinical capacity, but remains open to opportunities to teach medical students.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Expertise
A firm believer in accessible and culturally-sensitive sexual health care, Dr. Chapeyama has been a medical abortion provider for years, aiding other professionals in the same journey.
She actively contributes to webinars, and recently joined a panel through NWPHN in Melbourne. If you’re interested, recordings can be provided upon request.
Seeking to establish an MTOP service in your clinic? Dr. Chapeyama offers her insights, connections with health services, and resource sharing. Additionally, as a certified IUD insertion trainer, she offers supervision for professionals pursuing certification in IUD insertions, following theory completion through SVH or Bayer International.
Whole Person Care Approach
Dr. Chapeyama champions whole person care, practicing with a weight-neutral perspective. She presented her insights at the ASPM Annual Conference in May 2023, emphasizing this approach.
Catch Dr. Chapeyama sharing her insights on Generalism in a video presentation shown at WONCA in 2023 - A Love Letter to Generalism - available here: https://www.drjohannalynch.com/blog/a-love-letter-to-generalism
Collaboration in Primary Care
Valuing effective and respectful team-based care, Dr. Chapeyama actively collaborates with healthcare professionals in the holistic care of her patients. She welcomes dialogue on healthcare topics and is available for speaking engagements and panel discussions. For opportunities or further discussion, please feel free to contact Dr. Chapeyama.
MTOP training
Dr Chapeyama participated in webinars with NWPHN in 2022 for providers looking to start providing early medical abortion / medical termiation of pregnancy (mtop) in their clinical practice. You can watch her deliver this MTOP training as part of a multidisciplinary team via the recording lined here.
Dr Chapeyama’s advice specific to general practice environments can be found from the 44min mark.
General Practice is often busy and time pressured. The hustle and bustle of an active practice can work well when immunisations are due, or procedures are needed and other members of the team can assist such as practice nurses.
At other times a quieter, more discrete setting is appropriate for the conversations that are needed – and where more time can be allocated to each patient.
Dr Chapeyama is mindful of the need of different approaches to care, and this has informed her decision to offer care outside a traditional general practice set-up.