Why some towns can attract GPs while others go without Part of the transition to college-led training is addressing workforce needs across the country, but GPs say more support is needed to attract doctors.
RACGP seeks formal mandate to bring training back to the college Members are being asked to vote on the profession-led, community-based training resolution at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
‘The most amazing opportunity’: Final intake for 2022 AGPT Program As AGPT intake draws to a close, new Fellows reflect on their experiences and what that led them to a career in general practice.
New subsidy for GP mental health training With many parts of Australia struggling with COVID-19, the support has been described as more important than ever.
New tailored family violence training for primary care GPs had previously reported a lack of access to existing resources, an issue the national training program will aim to remedy.
Update on efforts to recognise rural generalist as a specialty A recent submission has moved the RACGP’s joint application one step closer to potentially being accepted.
GP training seeks to improve response to survivors of sexual violence The pilot program is aimed at GPs working in rural and remote areas, and is accredited by the RACGP.
Mindfulness found to benefit trainee GPs A UK-based study has suggested that including mindfulness as part of training could help reduce burnout risk for new GPs.
RACGP training model fast-tracked for Tasmania It is hoped the move will help address a ‘dire’ shortage of GPs across the state, where there are currently some 50-plus vacancies.
‘Meaningful’ healthcare reform needed to address concerning trend A new report has found Australian medical graduates are increasingly choosing to pursue a non-GP speciality over general practice.