Name change imposed on women’s health qualifications RANZCOG will no longer be allowed to use ‘diploma’ or ‘advanced diploma’ for its courses, but has promised GPs everything else will remain the same.
Queensland receives rural workforce boost More than 100 new rural registrars are expected to help with GP shortages across the state under specialised training.
Rural Advanced Skills payment now open GPs working outside of Australia’s major cities can earn up to $21,000 extra per year, thanks to a new Federal Government incentive program.
‘I never thought I’d be standing here, let alone be a doctor’ Some wondered why Arrernte man, Dr Corey Dalton, wanted to study medicine later in life – but the RACGP’s GP in training of the year has no regrets.
College-led training proves successful It has been less than one year since the RACGP resumed responsibility of GP training, but students are already reporting improvements in learning.
GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.
New Board member inspired by ‘unique position’ Pay, leave and wellbeing are front of mind for the RACGP’s newly appointed Chair of GPs in Training.
‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.
‘We’re the solution’: GPs take workforce woes to Canberra Red, blue, green, and teal – MPs from across the political divide have met at Parliament House for the Friends of General Practice roundtable.
In Practice: MBS online tool updated November ushered in a host of changes to the MBS. The RACGP’s online tool is designed to help GPs keep up to date with billing.