Medical Council backs Rural Generalist recognition Rural generalism is on the verge of being recognised as its own specialty, with an application to be submitted to the Council of Health Ministers for approval.
Further progress on rural generalist recognition The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’
Next ACRRM President revealed Rural Generalist Dr Rod Martin will take over the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine’s top job in October.
JCU to step away from GP training delivery The RACGP has reassured registrars it is ready to ‘welcome and unite’ Queensland GPs in training, saying there will be minimal changes on the ground.
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.
Vale Dennis Pashen A passionate regional GP and driving force behind the push for formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine, the professor died on Thursday.
Formal recognition of rural generalists one step closer Australia’s specialist general practice colleges are encouraging doctors to provide feedback on an application being assessed by the AMC.
‘A historic day’: RACGP welcomes return of GP training As of 1 February, the AGPT program has officially transitioned back to Australia’s specialist medical colleges.
RACGP and GP Synergy confirm strategic partnership Constitutional changes voted on by GP Synergy’s membership will help to strengthen the future of GP education and training in NSW and the ACT.
GP Synergy delays partnership vote GP Synergy’s Board decided to adjourn a planned EGM to give a small number of members more time to consider the proposal.