Applications for RACGP Mentoring Program set to close soon The expanded program offers one-on-one mentoring that can help GPs’ wellbeing and fast track skills development.
Shortened AstraZeneca vaccine training ‘a victory for common sense’ The update has streamlined the process for answering questions and will allow GPs to skip the introductory module entirely.
Claims underpayment of junior doctors ‘pervasive’ in hospitals A new class action aims to rectify the alleged issue and improve the wellbeing of those affected.
Achieving equality in a COVID-19 world The coronavirus pandemic has increased the gender equality gap but efforts aimed at tackling systemic inequalities provide hope for the future.
New resource aims to deliver ‘world-class’ general practice education The RACGP has launched a new educational framework – what is it and how will it benefit current and future GPs?
Growth in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP numbers to continue The past three years have seen a 55% increase in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students pursuing a career in medicine.
Three-hour mandatory vaccination training fails to consider GP expertise The RACGP is strongly advocating for any education and training to address GPs’ needs and avoid taking up critical time.
Medical training highly rated – but bullying still a problem GPs in training reported the lowest rates of harassment and bullying of all the groups surveyed.
RACGP appoints its first ever Aboriginal Censor Dr Olivia O’Donoghue wants to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in the GP workforce.
Transition to college-led training: The state of play Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda provides an update on the transition of general practice training to the RACGP.