Further progress on rural generalist recognition The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’
Grants entice 400 graduates into general practice Two thirds of applicants said the $40,000 Victorian Government grants influenced their decision to enrol in GP training in the state.
Impact of proposed older GP health checks revealed New data shows 3142 GPs could undergo an AHPRA assessment for GPs aged over 70, leaving the RACGP concerned this could worsen workforce shortages.
RACGP launches 64th Clinical Update The biannual GP-led conference will be held on the Gold Coast in February, with the 2025 theme ‘building a healthier future’.
Amid a GP shortage, why can’t Australia just train more GPs? Despite new programs to attract medical graduates, there are multiple reasons Australia is struggling to keep up with demand.
ED data highlights need for urgent GP investment: RACGP GPs are the ‘best medicine’ to help NSW’s overloaded hospitals but urgent investment is needed, says 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’.
Bill targeting rural GP shortage stalls The Federal ‘Doctors for the Bush’ private bill proposed a reversal to changes in Distribution Priority Area settings.
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.
Preventable chronic diseases need ‘urgent’ intervention Alarming new research shows the socioeconomic health gap is widening, leaving GPs to navigate systems that ‘do not account for complexity’.