‘I love my job, but it’s time to go’ Professor Louise Stone is calling on GPs to share their stories as part of an investigation into why female GPs leave clinical general practice.
IWD: ‘Every woman can find her tribe to cheer her on’ One female GP draws on her global experiences to achieve equality, ahead of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day event series.
IWD: ‘The trust bestowed in me has always been humbling’ ‘Every day, we are making life a bit better for the people who see us,’ says one GP ahead of International Women’s Day.
IWD: ‘You are enough, believe in yourself’ ‘Advocate for other women and inspire them’, says one GP ahead of the RACGP’s International Women’s Day event series.
Inspiring Tasmanian GP expands female-led clinic Dr Mary Lumsden longed for a workplace that worked for her, so she made one herself, and now her practice is going from strength to strength.
Female doctor suicide risk 76% higher than general population Research revealed physician suicides are down overall but female doctors are still dying at a much higher rate, leading to calls for greater support.
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.
IWD: Striving for a system ‘where all people have access’ Derbarl Yerrigan’s Medical Director has shared her story ahead of RACGP WA’s International Women’s Day event.
IWD: Overcoming barriers for future generations The NT’s first Aboriginal pharmacist is now a GP, single mum, and leading advocate for gender equality in the medical profession.
IWD – ‘You can succeed based on your own terms’ RACGP leaders, past and present, will speak about the need for change as part of the college’s International Women’s Day Victoria event.