Call for WA and NT rural medical educators New training lead Dr Karin Jodlowski-Tan outlines the benefits of working rurally, as the college prepares for profession-led training.
Calls for medical educators to take part in ‘shared vision’ of PLT The recruitment of medical educators will make up a large part of the RACGP’s transition to profession-led training.
When celebrities and influencers talk health: Part 2 Five doctors discuss the benefits and pitfalls of celebrity influence on health, including disclaimers, paid advertisements and remedies.
The health model that offers ‘home away from home’ dialysis care A unique model of care is provided by an Aboriginal-led community health hub – one of the stops on an upcoming Northern Territory medical tour.
Reform momentum continues at medical students’ meeting There was a sense of the need for ‘real change’ at a meeting called to address the dwindling number of students choosing general practice.
RACGP backs IMG red tape reduction Federal Government bureaucracy can be cut but the college makes no apology for ensuring standards are maintained, says RACGP Rural Chair.
Review into cosmetic industry safety due next week More patient horror stories have come to light in the lead up to AHPRA and the Medical Board releasing their review.
DPA change making rural GP recruitment harder With much of Australia now classified as a priority area for doctors, rural health leaders say they are already noticing a rise in pressures on recruitment.
New support program for IMGs to launch next month With Government funding for PEP coming to an end, the RACGP has prepared a new support program for non-VR doctors seeking Fellowship.
Study identifies doctors most likely to get sued An Australian-first study has found ‘unhappy and overworked’ doctors are more likely to be sued compared to ‘agreeable’ colleagues.