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.
RACGP Foundation launches PhD Scholarships The two grants on offer are valued at $25,000 per year and are designed to help outstanding doctors further their studies into general practice.
SA leaders gather to boost GP numbers Government ministers will join healthcare reps, academics and clinicians on an RACGP think tank to raise 'the prestige of general practice’.
Remote registrar ‘never felt more supported’ Despite being the only regular doctor physically present in his clinic, the newest member of Armidale’s general practice community is thriving.
Is it time for a new approach to Australia’s GP shortage? Generating early positive impressions of general practice would help increase the number of medical students becoming GPs, writes Sarah Bresnehan.
RACGP provides further support for remote registrars New guidelines aim to help maintain remote supervision opportunities and enable the placement of registrars in areas of need.
Rise in success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students The latest RACGP CCE exam saw a 100% pass rate among the cohort, which has been hailed as a ‘phenomenal achievement’.
Funding boost for rural GP training welcomed Around 340 doctors will be funded to go on rural placements run through the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program.
Call to get ‘ducks in a row’ for MS-2 Step changes With medical abortion prescribing set to expand significantly next month, there are evolving concerns when it comes to ensuring patient safety.
Regional town set to benefit from supervision program Another rural area in dire need of GPs is set to welcome a registrar under the RACGP’s remote supervision program.