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Amid a GP shortage, why can’t Australia just train more GPs?

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

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

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

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

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.


‘Never been a more important time to get involved’

‘Never been a more important time to get involved’

The RACGP’s Advocate Network now has 48 trained GPs nationwide, and every new member ‘strengthens the ability to influence change’.


Medical Dean’s parting words of wisdom

Medical Dean’s parting words of wisdom

Professor Richard Murray has spent the last 20 years at the forefront of medical education, his advice is to ‘follow what has meaning’.


‘Nowhere else I’d rather be than rural’

‘Nowhere else I’d rather be than rural’

One of SA’s latest GPs to receive a Rural Generalist Fellowship says it is an honour to serve her community and train the next generation.


‘No evidence’ for older GP health checks: RACGP

‘No evidence’ for older GP health checks: RACGP

The college says an AHPRA plan for mandatory checks on 70-year-old GPs diminishes experience and will lead to extra red tape and early retirements.


GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament

GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament

The RACGP has gathered GPs from across the state to bring their practice into Parliament, chatting with MPs about the importance of preventive care.


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