Bullying reported by over a third of medical trainees Many of those who experience bullying, discrimination or harassment say it has adverse impacts on their training.
In Practice: Member access to rapid antigen tests The college is aiming to help address supply issues by making the tests available to members via the RACGP Plus portal.
RACGP and GP Synergy confirm strategic partnership Constitutional changes voted on by GP Synergy’s membership will help to strengthen the future of GP education and training in NSW and the ACT.
GP Synergy delays partnership vote GP Synergy’s Board decided to adjourn a planned EGM to give a small number of members more time to consider the proposal.
Working together for a secure future The RACGP’s proposed strategic partnership with GP Synergy is just the first step in a long transition, writes college President Dr Karen Price.
In Practice: mental health training Eligible GPs who complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training will receive a subsidy and have the chance to provide their feedback.
RACGP restructures following member feedback The college has enacted a plan to revamp sections of the organisation in what it says is an effort to better serve members.
Final call to ‘give something back to the GP community’ Prospective GP mentors are being urged to apply for the RACGP Mentoring Program, with applications set to close on 30 November.
Rural health comes down to leadership and support Workforce shortages persist in rural SA, but the RACGP Rural Chair says there is ‘nothing mythical’ about attracting and retaining GPs.
Overwhelming member support for college-led training GPs backed a resolution allowing the RACGP to ‘take all actions necessary’ to return general practice training to the college in 2023.