RACGP President issues call to arms with GPs needed on the frontline Applications for the 2022 AGPT Program are now open and Dr Karen Price has urged medical students to apply.
Applications for RACGP Mentoring Program set to close soon The expanded program offers one-on-one mentoring that can help GPs’ wellbeing and fast track skills development.
Meeting between RACGP President and Prime Minister leads to more support for GPs Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt have guaranteed the supply of vaccines to general practice and committed to supporting GP wellbeing following a meeting with Dr Karen Price.
Peak medical bodies want COVID vaccine booking clarity With general practices already inundated with calls ahead of next week’s rollout, the RACGP and AMA have urged the Federal Government to clarify the process and ‘not build unrealistic expectations’ for patients.
KFP 2020.2 public exam report now available The biannual report outlines details of the recent exam and overall performance of the cohort.
Applications open for RACGP Foundation grants Up to $450,000 in general practice research funding has been made available for interested GPs and GPs in training.
Practice to Practice program to boost access to national GP care RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements on how connecting practices and GPs across Australia can make a big difference.
New research grant pays tribute to late RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon was a tireless advocate for GPs and the general practice profession.
RACGP opposes pharmacy push for permanent continued dispensing The college has said a better and safer way to increase access to medicines under emergency situations would be to increase to the number of drugs included in the doctor’s bag.
RACGP submission outlines framework to assist child mental health care The college recommendations make it clear that not involving GPs in children’s wellbeing would be a potential missed opportunity.