‘We need to protect our GPs’: MPs go in to bat for general practice Professor Monique Ryan, the Member for Kooyong, is the latest parliamentarian to take up the general practice cause in Canberra.
‘A feeling of unity’: Reflections on GP22 The new RACGP President looks back at a successful GP22 conference and the importance of keeping the momentum going.
Crisis Summit White Paper released Headline recommendations include an immediate increase to Medicare rebates, tripling the bulk billing incentive, and a reduction in red tape.
Mixed response to state’s GP workforce solutions The RACGP has welcomed a $32 million package to support GPs in training but is dismayed at the prospect of another pharmacy prescribing trial.
Calls for medical educators to take part in ‘shared vision’ of PLT The recruitment of medical educators will make up a large part of the RACGP’s transition to profession-led training.
New government-endorsed PhD pathway for GPs in training The RACGP has announced its 2023 academic post cohort, as well as more support for GPs in training who want to pursue a PhD.
Question Time focuses on GP crisis after college advocacy Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says general practice is in crisis nationwide, not just rural and remote Australia.
First Rural Generalist Fellows awarded The first recipients of the college’s new Rural Generalist Fellowship received official recognition this month.
GP22 to showcase and explore the future of general practice The conference’s third plenary aims to provide positive insights on what GPs can expect in the coming years – and what they can achieve.
‘The best career’: 40 years as a GP in country Australia As she prepares to retire from her dream job, Dr Kate Davey reflects on the joy, privilege and hurdles of being a rural GP.