Transition to college-led training: The state of play Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda provides an update on the transition of general practice training to the RACGP.
Wastewater reveals record high drug consumption New Australian data shows a spike in overall drug use at the height of the pandemic, but opioid use is down.
RACGP and ACRRM vow to collaborate on general practice training A new joint communique has outlined the cooperative approach they will take ahead of the transition to college-led training.
More junior doctors opting for rural generalism Applications for the RACGP’s Rural Generalist Pathway are on the rise.
Free access to meningococcal B vaccination for high risk patients Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants and people at risk of invasive meningococcal disease will be eligible under the NIP.
Survival improving via cancer screening – but participation low GPs are at the frontline to promote increased participation rates.
More flexible rural generalist training The RACGP is helping to make it easier for Australia’s future GPs to choose additional skills training.
RACGP President on rural generalist disappointment Dr Harry Nespolon says overlooking the RACGP is not a good start for greater collaboration on rural health.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
Future-proofing the general practice workforce The Practice Experience Program offers a number of benefits for non-vocationally registered doctors – and applications are now open.