‘I never thought I’d be standing here, let alone be a doctor’ Some wondered why Arrernte man, Dr Corey Dalton, wanted to study medicine later in life – but the RACGP’s GP in training of the year has no regrets.
College-led training proves successful It has been less than one year since the RACGP resumed responsibility of GP training, but students are already reporting improvements in learning.
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.
‘We’re the solution’: GPs take workforce woes to Canberra Red, blue, green, and teal – MPs from across the political divide have met at Parliament House for the Friends of General Practice roundtable.
RACGP Foundation launches PhD Scholarships The two grants on offer are valued at $25,000 per year and are designed to help outstanding doctors further their studies into general practice.
SA leaders gather to boost GP numbers Government ministers will join healthcare reps, academics and clinicians on an RACGP think tank to raise 'the prestige of general practice’.
Remote registrar ‘never felt more supported’ Despite being the only regular doctor physically present in his clinic, the newest member of Armidale’s general practice community is thriving.
Is it time for a new approach to Australia’s GP shortage? Generating early positive impressions of general practice would help increase the number of medical students becoming GPs, writes Sarah Bresnehan.
RACGP provides further support for remote registrars New guidelines aim to help maintain remote supervision opportunities and enable the placement of registrars in areas of need.
Rise in success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students The latest RACGP CCE exam saw a 100% pass rate among the cohort, which has been hailed as a ‘phenomenal achievement’.