EOIs open for Future Governance Committee The RACGP is asking members to join its new committee, which aims to help shape the direction of the college.
Updates to RACGP training program eligibility The college is bringing in changes in 2025.2 to improve the GP training experience and steer the workforce in ‘the right direction’.
Work–life balance shines for GPs in training: Survey The annual Medical Training Survey has revealed positive feedback for RACGP training, with some areas for improvement.
Record number of GPs in training to start in 2025 In a 20% jump from 2024, 1504 future GPs will kick off their training next year, reinforcing the need for investment to ensure this pipeline.
RSV vaccine added to national program To ensure ‘every single infant in Australia is protected’, a $174.5 million investment will see free vaccines for pregnant people available nationwide.
In Practice: RACGP Faculty Chairs announced The RACGP welcomes its new and continuing Faculty Chairs who will serve on the Board in 2024.
Call to action: Future Leaders wanted Applications for the program remain open, with one alumna saying those thinking of applying will ‘find that you are more than worthy’.
Future Leaders Program applications now open As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.
‘Visionary’ review suggests quicker approval of new medicines New subsidised medication approvals would be streamlined and access made easier for vulnerable populations, under a new health technology plan.
Further expansion of NIP shingles vaccines GPs can now offer their immunocompromised patients over 18 years old a subsidised shingles vaccine, but the expansion has raised questions about supply.