IMG expedited pathway gets greenlight The fast-track program has cleared its final hurdle for a 21 October start date following approval from Australia’s health ministers, but it has left the RACGP fuming.
In Practice: Medication management at transitions of care GPs can help shape the framework to optimise the use of medicines at transitions of care and reduce risk of medication-related harm.
Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout With AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program set to impact both the RACGP and the ANZCA this year, the colleges are calling for it to be paused.
Greens pledge sweeping GP investment The RACGP welcomed the party’s plan to increase rebates and up GP trainees’ pay but condemned a rollout of 1000 free healthcare clinics.
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
Fresh fears for new expedited pathway readiness Just weeks away from the launch of AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program, the RACGP says details of its systems, processes, and resources remain unclear.
Latest FRACGP exam report released This year’s final Key Feature Problem had a pass rate of almost 68%, highlighting the merit of preparation and readiness to sit the exam.
‘Disturbing’ lack of details revealed for looming IMG fast-track pathway AHPRA has announced a 27% jump in IMGs approved to work in Australia, but the RACGP fears wraparound support and connection to medical colleges is being bypassed.
Scholarships pay homage to pioneering Aboriginal educator The NT’s first cultural educator has a scholarship in her name, recognising general practice registrars dedicated to Indigenous health.
Consultants of sting: Attitudes towards primary care in dire straits As a final-year medical student, Sasenie Jayanetty shares her insights on the future of general practice from the perspective of a next-generation doctor.