‘Missing out on some great doctors’: Medical training and disability Jerusha Mather is a PhD student in biomedical science. She also has cerebral palsy and is on a mission to improve access to medical education for people with disability.
RACGP assumes responsibility for AGPT program The RACGP has formally signed an agreement with the Federal Government in what is described as the final step towards profession-led Australian general practice training.
Medical student body resistant to newly proposed program AMSA fears boosting student numbers in Queensland will not only fail to improve doctor ratios, but worsen pressures in training.
When the big picture comes into focus For Dr Karina Lim, being in general practice is like figuring out a puzzle.
Finding perfect balance Dr Brett Penwarn’s philosophy on health and wellbeing is simple: do what you love.
Discovering a life-long passion Dr Prue Plowright unearthed a passion for Aboriginal health during her general practice training, sparking a satisfying career journey.
Major funding boost for family violence training The Federal Government has said it plans to provide further training to 5000 primary care workers across Australia.
Creating an honest and open environment Dr Erin Gordon believes building trust with patients is the foundation of being a good GP.
Extending skills and knowledge through general practice An inspiring mentor and the challenge of maintaining broad medical knowledge made a general practice career an easy choice for Dr Maya Luks.
New round of PEP positions for non-VR doctors The RACGP has announced a second intake for its new Practice Experience Program, with a further 200 places to become available.