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In Practice: Further calls for feedback on Scope of Practice review The RACGP is encouraging members to share their views on the proposed policy reforms across the three key theme areas.
Rural generalism rises in medical students’ preferences The RACGP welcomes a growing interest in the specialty among domestic students, but has raised concerns about its impact on community GPs.
‘Farcical’: Instant medical certificates criticised for cutting corners Just $13.90 can get you a one-day medical certificate based on an online form, but what risks are patients taking with these instant services?
RACGP ‘blindsided’ by controversial new IMG fast-tracking Eligible overseas doctors will be granted upfront registration from the Medical Board, in a move labelled an ‘assault on the medical colleges’.
EOIs for education research grants now open The RACGP program provides substantial grants annually to fuel innovative research initiatives in general practice training.
Connection key to retaining rural GPs: Study Creating a supportive environment, both personally and professionally, is crucial to making GPs feel at home in the bush, ANU researchers say.
‘Huge hive of clever minds’ driving GP training Tasmanian medical educators discuss collaboration and supporting registrars since the transition to college-led training.
New $30.5m Pre-Fellowship Program pilot launches The trial will help IMGs spend two years in a regional practice, with the aim of developing the skills needed to embark on a GP Fellowship pathway.
The medical educators ensuring equal opportunities for IMGs The Fellowship Support Program has ‘grown enormously’ in the past year, and could expand further should it receive Government support.