Welcome back

We hope you had a restful break and we're looking forward to working with you and supporting our registrars, supervisors and practice teams in the delivery of GP training throughout the year ahead.

Our Western Australian registrars commenced the 2024.1 semester this week, with Tasmania and Queensland due to start next Monday. All other states will commence on 5 February.

The success of GP training is only possible through the dedication, and contribution to general practice and our communities, by our supervisors, practice managers, medical educators, registrars and program teams.

Thank you and all the best for 2024!

Georgina van de Water  
Chief General Practice Training Officer  

Important: Medicare provider number for 2024.1

A friendly reminder to check that you have received your Medicare provider number (MPN) with full billing rights, and that you have:  

1. shared this with your practice manager  

2. entered these details into your TMS profile  

3. added your bank account details to PRODA. 

To enter your provider number into the TMS, please see: entering Medicare provider number in your trainee portfolio.

How to add or update bank account details in PRODA 

1. Log into PRODA.  

2. Select ‘My personal details’. 

3. Select ‘My banking details’. A list of all provider numbers and programs with bank details registered will display.  

4. Select ‘Add’ or ‘Update’ against the provider number or programs.  

5. Enter the details or select an existing account from the dropdown list and select the acknowledgment checkbox.  

6. Click submit. A success screen will display to confirm details have been updated. 

Australian Medicines Handbook and Therapeutic Guidelines available for 2024!

We’re excited to announce that, as of semester one 2024, all AGPT registrars will have access to the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) and the Electronic Therapeutic Guidelines (eTG) via the TMS. 

We’ve received a lot of feedback over the first year of RACGP-led training and, as was the plan, the Point of Care Decision support tool offerings have been reviewed for 2024. 

The RACGP remains committed to equipping registrars with best practice resources under the guidance of our members and the Medical Education Team. 

Curated user journeys on gplearning

We’re excited to launch new functionality in gplearning on 22 January, with curated content for registrars and easier links to the RACGP curriculum and syllabus e-learning content. The curated journeys are available at the top of the gplearning landing page for easy reference, and are in addition to the usual functions gplearning offers you as a member. We encourage you to log on to the gplearning platform to have a play and let us know what you think.  

For more information click here. 

New Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPLE) documentation for 2024.1

We have released updated documents to streamline the application process in 2024. Please speak to your training coordinator about RPLE so that they can provide you with these documents.  

Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes

The new year brings an end to some temporary MBS items and extensions to others, as well as increases to the Medicare safety net. Read the full list on our website, but in summary: 

• Smoking cessation items are not being extended, but these services can be provided through general consultation items 

• Several COVID-19 measures are being extended, including item 93716 to prescribe COVID-19 antiviral medication via telephone 

• A new exemption to the established clinical relationship requirement will be introduced for specified telehealth services provided at eligible urgent care clinics 

• Pregnancy support telehealth items have been extended along with blood borne viruses, sexual, or reproductive health service telehealth items 

• The Original Medicare Safety Net (OMSN) will increase from $531.70 to $560.40. The Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) will increase from $770.30 to $811.80 for concessional individuals and families and from $2,414.00 to $2,544.30 for non-concessional individuals and families. 

Please check our website and the MBS Online website for full details. Our MBS online tool will also be updated with the latest item numbers and rebates. 

Registrar training activities for 2024.1

We've developed a summary of registrar training activities, timelines and helpful links for the 2024.1 semester. Specific requirements for each GP training cohort are outlined using a colour-coordinated key for easy reference. 

View the training activity plan here. 

2024 education calendars

This year’s education calendars are now online. Click here to see what’s on the radar for training in your region.   

Contact us

For any queries about the information enclosed, please contact your local training team.