President’s Message – August 2024
Your voices are crucial as we navigate the challenges and opportunities in general practice, and I’m pleased to update you on some of our recent activities.
GPRA is the independent voice of future GPs.
Membership is free.
GPRA is the independent voice of future GPs.
Membership is free.
An agreement that outlines the minimum employment terms and conditions for all GP registrars
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Key information for GPRA members:
• Some registrars will be introduced to new training program advisors and/or medical educators. These introductions will begin during the realignment phase, as recruitment has commenced for these roles.
• ACRRM’s Fellowship program will continue as normal, including the same 2024 calendar of education activities, online modules, virtual and face-to-face workshops delivered as planned.
• Access to ACRRM training and education systems, including MyCollege and MyACRRM, will remain the same.
• All registrar training data remains secure within ACRRM systems.
• Registrars will have continued delivery of cultural education in Queensland.
• ACRRM’s Regional Director of Training Matthew French will oversee ACRRM’s education framework, learning outcomes, and resources.
The scope of this review includes Section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) classification system.
If you are a rural/remote member, about to go rural and/or have a view on how best to attract and retain GPs across Australia – this review is for you!
Please review the Review’s Discussion paper here.
GPRA is encouraging our members to provide feedback to us on the Review by
9am, Tuesday 2 April (AEDT) to help shape our response to the Department.
We support more than just GP registrars. Our networks further the specific needs and long-term goals for the healthcare of all Australians.
We have specialised networks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars, medical students, and prevocational doctors.
Run by students for students, the General Practice Students Network (GPSN) is a network that provides you with opportunities to develop your skills in general practice, to shape your future career as a general practitioner and to have fun and meet people.
The Future General Practitioner (FGP) network is for Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) that ensures general practice does not fall off the radar during their hospital training.
GPRA is the only national independent organisation run by GP trainees for GP trainees. We provide the next generation of GPs with free support, advice and resources. We act as your voice and your advocate.
We invite all fully-qualified GPs (new and existing Fellows), whether you’re a practising GP, you’ve recently moved on from GPRA, or it’s been a while since you were part of our GPRA community, to reconnect and re-engage through the GPRA Alumni Network.
There are two medical colleges in Australia through which you can obtain GP fellowship.
Updated rates are applicable from July 01 for existing contracts, or the commencement of
Term 2, 2024 for new registrars commencing training.
Your voices are crucial as we navigate the challenges and opportunities in general practice, and I’m pleased to update you on some of our recent activities.
From 29 August 2024: Join St Vincent’s and Royal Melbourne Hospitals in their collaborative ECHO for Pain and Opioid Management.
Federal MPs and Senators were called upon today to advocate for critical support for general practice at the Parliamentary Friends of GPRA Breakfast, hosted by Dr Sophie Scamps MP.
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