GP shortage bites despite rising IMG numbers A record influx of doctors has not put an end to ongoing GP shortages in many Australian communities.
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.
RACGP pledges to simplify IMG processes Significant changes could be on the way for international medical graduate recruitment, with the final version of the Kruk report due shortly.
RACGP tours WA to discuss doctor shortage Boosting access to remote medical treatment was the top priority of an RACGP leaders tour of Western Australia.
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.
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.
‘Valuable’ Senator meeting hailed as a success RACGP representatives said important advocacy topics were covered, including extended dispensing, Medicare rebates and GP workforce.
Health of the Nation: Last chance to help shape RACGP advocacy Attracting and retaining the general practice workforce is a key focus of this year’s survey, which is due to close on 31 May.