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Author Archives: General Practice Registrars Australia

We welcome rural focus, but need system-wide reform

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia6 May 2022

It is essential that GP trainees are offered quality, safe training placements across rural and remote Australia, as well as urban and regional locations.

Call to improve GP trainee employment conditions

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia22 April 2022

GPRA has publicly called on policy and decision makers to improve employment conditions for GP trainees.

Working for a Healthy Future

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia21 April 2022

GPRA member Dr Benjamin Lewis on an initiative in Gippsland to reduce the impact of pollution on people’s health.

AGPT transition to college-led model

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia8 April 2022

The GP speciality sector awaits the contracts for the AGPT program to be agreed between the Federal Government and both GP Specialty Colleges so we can finally understand what College-led training will look like and communicate this to members.

CCE workshops will provide insight for overseas trained doctors

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia7 April 2022

The CCE is challenging for all GP trainees but many overseas trained doctors face added complexities as they prepare for their exams.

Farmageddon South Australia 2022

FGPBy General Practice Registrars Australia30 March 2022

This hands-on event featured a variety of clinical skills stations and dealt with the management of, and communication in emergency medicine situations.

A better vision for primary health will attract junior doctors back to general practice

Media ReleasesBy General Practice Registrars Australia28 March 2022

GPRA is calling on the next Federal Government to urgently increase funding for primary health care and address inadequate employment conditions for GP registrars.

A better vision for primary health care

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia24 March 2022

Political campaigning in the lead up to this year’s Federal election is well underway and, as always, health care is a key election issue, with a spotlight on how many Australians don’t have access to a general practitioner.

Getting hospital trainees passionate about GP

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia23 March 2022

As part of her role with FGP, Dr Nottingham has been offering career-based mentoring to make extra support available during the transition of training to the GP colleges.

GPs in training excluded from paid parental leave, leaving the next generation of young doctors to think twice about a career in general practice

Media ReleasesBy General Practice Registrars Australia15 March 2022

GPRA fears that for many young doctors in training a lack of paid parental leave is a major disincentive for choosing a career as a general practitioner.

Parental leave will provide parity and balance to GP training

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia10 March 2022

A profession that recognises work-family balance will attract more doctors and help address the ongoing decline in GP numbers, especially in rural and regional Australia.

Registrar voices being heard more important than ever

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia24 February 2022

This is an intensive period of policy and service delivery change for GP registrars and junior doctors who are considering applying to the GP specialty.

GPRA welcomes today’s students and tomorrow’s GPs

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia23 February 2022

As the dust settles across universities from O-week festivities, six GPSN clubs across five states saw an enormous reward for their effort – an incredible 590 new sign-ups, and counting!

Greetings from new GPRA CEO, Jo-anne Chapman

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia28 January 2022

As I settle into my role, I will continue to advocate GPRAs work across essential areas such as employment conditions, registrar assistance and promoting general practice as a viable career choice.

GPRA welcomes new CEO Ms Jo-anne Chapman

Media ReleasesBy General Practice Registrars Australia19 January 2022

This week, GPRA staff and board welcomed newly appointed CEO Ms Jo-anne Chapman, who commenced with the organisation on Monday, January 17th.

Key principles of GP trainee employment arrangements agreed upon

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia16 December 2021

A significant piece of advocacy this year has been the development of the Statement of Principles for GP Trainee Employment Arrangements. 

ACRRM vs RACGP Training

FGPBy General Practice Registrars Australia7 December 2021

Which College should I choose? Info about training and exams at each college. By Dr Susan Roberts.

Pulse Survey: Impact of COVID-19 on GP Trainees

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia23 September 2021

Participate in part two of the survey on challenges that the pandemic has imposed on GP trainees.

GPRA announces the stepping down of CEO

Media ReleasesBy General Practice Registrars Australia17 September 2021

GPRA Board Chair Mr Scott Williams today announced the resignation of GPRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Andrew Gosbell.

How to prepare to enter community general practice while completing your hospital training time

FGPBy General Practice Registrars Australia15 September 2021

By Dr Natasha Nottingham. No matter which stage of training you are at, there are always opportunities to prepare for entry into community general practice.

NTCER Webinar

EventsBy General Practice Registrars Australia9 September 2021

Watch on-demand now
Join Dr Sama Balasubramanian and Dr Andrew Gosbell as they cover the basics of the NTCER and answer your employment questions.

Be part of ensuring trainee concerns are heard in GP training transition

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia27 August 2021

The transition of the AGPT program to College-led training is not far away. We are looking for GPRA members interested in joining our Training Transition Reference Group.

What to expect when you’re accepting (your RACGP AGPT offer)

FGPBy General Practice Registrars Australia18 August 2021

By Dr Susan Roberts. I’ve accepted my RACGP AGPT training offer: how do I prepare?

What to do after accepting your AGPT program training offer

FGPBy General Practice Registrars Australia18 August 2021

By Dr Cheten Mistry. You have accepted your AGPT training offer and you are on your way to a very rewarding career ahead in general practice. Here are a few things to consider.

These are uncertain times full of change

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia12 August 2021

President’s update | August 2021.
This is not where we expected to be nearly 18 months into a pandemic. However, it is no surprise that GP trainees continue to play a critical role in vaccinating our communities against COVID-19.

NextGen GP Leadership Program

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia29 July 2021

GPRA’s NextGen GP Leadership Program is underway! Our first event, on the evening of Tuesday 27 July, explored the theme of “What does it take to be a leader?”.

New data shows GPSN sparks interest in GP

Media ReleasesBy General Practice Registrars Australia6 July 2021

New data published shows that one in three medical students are more likely to consider general practice as a career after joining the GPSN.

NAIDOC Week 2021

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia5 July 2021

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to come together in honouring the history, achievements and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Join GPRA and IGPRN in 2021 celebrating from 4 to 11 July.

GP training transition: ‘why the delay?’

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia30 June 2021

President’s update | July 2021.
A frequent comment I receive from GPRA members is, ‘Why isn’t there more information about this? What’s the delay?’.

Update on COVID-19 contingency plans for 2021.2 AKT and KFP exams

NewsBy General Practice Registrars Australia3 June 2021

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, GPRA has sought advice from the RACGP regarding their contingency plans for the written exams to be held in July.

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