Challenges facing newly arrived doctors in spotlight An Australian Medical Council survey has highlighted ongoing barriers for IMGs as the impact of Government reforms kick in.
RACGP achieves financial surplus ahead of schedule Record membership of more than 50,000, and the college’s ‘full’ financial recovery, highlight this year’s annual report.
Technology to play a prominent role in GPs’ growth plans SPONSORED: Nearly three in four practices intend to upgrade existing technologies and invest in new digital tools this year.
Regulation complexity review ‘long overdue’ The RACGP has welcomed the review, which aims to identify ‘unproductive and unnecessary complexity’ and recommend changes.
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’.
GPs encouraged to make the most of Irish connection One doctor's early medical years in Australia – and subsequent return decades later – have pushed him to urge others to follow.
IMG assessment push softened in final Kruk Review Following the release of a long-awaited report, RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins says the college is ready to help address urgent workforce needs.
MPs investigate streamlined IMG recruitment Australia’s healthcare worker shortage has again made its way to Parliament, with a committee investigating how to attract overseas doctors.
RACGP pledges to simplify IMG processes Significant changes could be on the way for international medical graduate recruitment, with the final version of the Kruk report due shortly.
RACGP clinical exam report released How did candidates perform in the most recent Fellowship exam and what are some tips to improve?