Student placements key to rural healthcare: Study The paper adds to a growing body of research that shows regional placement opportunities are a vital part of tackling workforce maldistribution.
More rural medical student placements on the way Funding of $114 million has been set aside to allow 80 additional training places in regional areas each year.
RACGP award ‘a tipping point’: Reflections of a GP trailblazer Dr Sarah-Jane Springer looks back on how a 2009 RACGP award influenced her mindset and fuelled a determination to make a difference.
Rural clinic celebrates quarter century of community service Times have changed in the past 25 years, but this award-winning general practice’s close connection with the people it serves has remained.
Huge disadvantages for rural patients exposed New details in an already concerning picture have emerged in research carried out on behalf of the National Rural Health Alliance.
In Practice: AGPT Academic Post applications now open Successful applicants will receive hands-on experience in teaching and research, while enhancing their skills in academia.
In Practice: Rural health fracture management Rural and remote GPs can access information on the identification, management and treatment for less common fractures in a free new webinar.
The flooded general practice governments forgot The plight of this rural NSW clinic raises questions about government assistance for GPs at a critical time for their patients.
Budget ‘excellent’ for remote healthcare: RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Michael Clements shares his view on measures for areas disproportionately affected by workforce and chronic health issues.
In Practice: Point-of-care ultrasound skills GPs interested in point-of-care ultrasound will soon have an opportunity to upskill via a full-day workshop.