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.
‘No limits’ to upskilling with WACHS SPONSORED: With training in anaesthetics, emergency and general medicine, rural practice means you can become a ‘jack of all trades’.
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.
In Practice: What are the latest college submissions? GPs and GPs in training can also learn more about current rural health topics and apply for educational committees.
On the ground in rural SA RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements is heading to South Australia to help shine a light on the challenges facing the state’s rural GPs.
Signs point to looming GP workforce crisis in North QLD There are widespread reports of GPs working long hours and delaying their retirement simply to ‘not let their community down’.
RACGP urges eligible doctors to sign up for PEP The course provides access to full A1 Medicare rebates, support and mentoring from medical educators, and an optional exam preparation course.
‘This Rural Life’ officially launched The RACGP project aims to inspire more people to consider a career in rural general practice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
In Practice: Opportunity to expand skills in AOD training GPs can also learn more about the new vaping prescribing laws coming into effect, and upcoming RACGP Rural events.
Colleges announce new rural GP anaesthesia qualification The diploma is designed to recognise the role GPs with advanced training in anaesthesia play in many rural and remote communities.