Incentivised training placements reduce registrar shortfall Workforce shortage woes are starting to ease as RACGP incentive placements put 177 registrars in areas of urgent need, but there is still work to be done by government.
224 new GP Fellows for NSW The Fellows will now embark on the next stage of their career, with the RACGP President saying they are needed ‘more than ever’.
New incentives encouraging GPs to explore Australia GP in training Dr Lena Rennick says moving was like ‘going on an adventure’ and is calling on others to make the most of new placement grants.
In Practice: Claims for mental health care training GPs who complete Focussed Psychological Strategies Skills Training may be eligible to claim MBS item numbers as well as a $600 subsidy.
New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.
Female IMGs creating crucial support networks It can be an isolating life working rurally, especially for GPs born overseas, but it is hoped an online meet-up will create new connections.
AHPRA eyes mandatory health checks for older GPs The watchdog says complaints against older GPs have ‘jumped disturbingly’, but the RACGP warns it is a fine line between assessing competency and ageism.
‘Interesting, challenging, rewarding’: Remote GP’s winning streak Winning an RACGP award helped promote the preventive healthcare the rural generalist provides to his remote community.
‘Ironic and concerning’: MRFF public health research questioned Just 40c in every $1 earmarked for preventive and public health is being spent on keeping people healthy, a new study has found.
GP ‘speed dates’ show students the value of general practice The RACGP used the weekend’s Australian Medical Students Association conference to spruik the profession and inspire the next generation.