How popular is the new GP expedited pathway? AHPRA says it is receiving up to 15 applications each week from GPs since the pathway’s launch in October, with 80% coming from the UK.
GP duo ‘giving as much back to the community as possible’ The couple has studied, worked and raised a family together, and last month Fellowed side by side, marking a ‘proud milestone’.
‘I’ve been bloody lucky’: Dr Devinder Grewal’s remarkable life From Punjab, via the UK to South Australia, this award-winning GP reflects on a packed career in rural general practice – and the hotel business.
Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence A new RACGP-backed resource provides clarity on Medicare’s principles and mechanisms to support navigation of, and compliance with, the complex system.
Record influx of new doctors mitigating GP shortage In promising signs of regrowth for the healthcare landscape, more new doctors than ever before were registered to practise in Australia last year.
IMG expedited pathway gets greenlight The fast-track program has cleared its final hurdle for a 21 October start date following approval from Australia’s health ministers, but it has left the RACGP fuming.
New report aims to address critical health worker maldistribution The ‘Working Better for Medicare Review’ made 26 recommendations in a bid to help doctors to work in the areas they are needed most.
Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout With AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program set to impact both the RACGP and the ANZCA this year, the colleges are calling for it to be paused.
Fresh fears for new expedited pathway readiness Just weeks away from the launch of AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program, the RACGP says details of its systems, processes, and resources remain unclear.
‘Disturbing’ lack of details revealed for looming IMG fast-track pathway AHPRA has announced a 27% jump in IMGs approved to work in Australia, but the RACGP fears wraparound support and connection to medical colleges is being bypassed.