Student changes aimed at increasing rural doctor numbers The Federal Government will redistribute 60 Commonwealth-supported places to medical schools at regional universities from 2021.
Medical students lack basic knowledge on nutrition: Research While medical students have been found to lack education on nutrition, the barriers to learning such information may extend further.
Australia leads global cancer survival rates – but more can be done An international study shows Australians have the best chance of survival for seven types of cancers.
RACGP launches new program for specialist IMGs The new PEP Specialist Stream provides enhanced support to specialist international medical graduates.
Pharmacy Guild scope-of-practice push continues The calls, found in a submission to the National Rural Health Commissioner, include the ability to prescribe medicines and administer more vaccines.
US study finds millions take daily aspirin unnecessarily But is the potentially dangerous phenomenon as common in Australia?
No such thing as certainty: Lessons from a career in general practice Dr Chris Hogan offers advice to new medical graduates.
Mental health high on agenda for medical student conference Medical student mental health is a key focus for the largest student-run conference in the southern hemisphere.
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer responds to GP questions over opioid warning letter Professor Brendan Murphy writes for newsGP on last year’s letter warning GPs about high rates of opioid prescribing.
Advocates applaud court decision on Medevac bill remote assessments The Coalition Government is unhappy with the court’s decision – but refugee health advocates argue the finding is sensible and humane.