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.
MS-2 Step access set to expand Medical abortions will become easier to access under landmark regulation changes due to come into effect on 1 August.
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.
‘Significant update’ of RACGP Prison Standards The revised standards cover healthcare in ‘a unique and challenging environment’, with more focus on culturally safe care.
Academic post applicants have ‘nothing to lose and much to gain’ Previous participants say the experience positioned them ‘perfectly’ to balance all that encompasses being a GP.
Push for greater reference to RACGP standards The college has requested that the ACSQHC add references to RACGP resources in a new guide aimed at implementing primary care standards.
Pharmacist prescribing labelled ‘unreasonable and unsafe’ The RACGP has responded to open consultation on new pharmacist prescribing standards by highlighting key concerns with the move.