RACGP names new CEO The college’s current Chief GP Training Officer Georgina van de Water has been appointed to the role, commencing on 5 April.
GP numbers boost requires incentives overhaul: RACGP The college is calling on the Commonwealth to fund paid parental and study leave for GP registrars, as well as 1100 placements on support programs.
More than $7.5m awarded to general practice research Six GP-led projects have received grants as part of the most recent Medical Research Future Fund allocation.
Tas Chair: ‘We can achieve great things for general practice’ Dr Toby Gardner says he will continue flying the flag for GPs by helping to improve the regional workforce and training pathways.
RACGP Chair: ‘I hope we don’t see general practice as being in crisis’ The new RACGP NSW&ACT Chair has her sights set on reducing doctor burnout and inspiring the next generation of practice owners.
GPs encouraged to make the most of Irish connection One doctor's early medical years in Australia – and subsequent return decades later – have pushed him to urge others to follow.
New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.
‘A good news story’: RACGP welcomes rural training boost Regional and rural areas are set to benefit from a $90 million injection for the setup of six new medical school programs.
New Board member inspired by ‘unique position’ Pay, leave and wellbeing are front of mind for the RACGP’s newly appointed Chair of GPs in Training.
‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.