FNQ absorbed into ‘truly national’ GP training program The RACGP has taken on more than 200 additional general practice registrars following JCU’s decision to step away from GP training.
Health sector has third highest inflation in Australia: ABS New figures show the 6.1% increase for the 12 months up to April was only exceeded by alcohol and tobacco, and insurance and financial services.
MMI interrupted after candidate leaks questions A small number of GP training applicants were forced to delay one of their selection tests due to interview questions being published online.
No funding for onsite GP at Parliament House The RACGP says it is disappointed by revelations funding for the Canberra service was not sought, saying ‘everyone deserves quality care’.
RACGP launches new Reconciliation Action Plan The college has set goal to create a GP profession ‘free from racism’ and reaffirms its support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Significant assignment of benefit reform on the way The RACGP has welcomed legislation to overhaul and streamline the process for bulk billed Medicare services, which is currently ‘stuck in the 1970s’.
In Practice: Censor-in-Chief nominations set to close RACGP Fellows interested in the role only have until Monday afternoon to get their applications in.
A ‘strong sense of collegiality’ at Practice Owners Conference Auditoriums and exhibition halls were filled with the buzz of enthusiasm across the inspiring and innovative three-day program.
RACGP launches first advocacy plan The inaugural plan was launched at the Practice Owners Conference, and acts as a ‘compass’ to guide the college’s advocacy work.
Practice Owners Conference kicks off The RACGP is expecting a ‘thought provoking’ and jam-packed weekend for practice owners to step away with a clear outlook for the future.