President’s Message – October 2024
As we head into the end of 2024, I’d like to share a few key updates and reflections from a busy season of conferences and important developments in our profession.
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President’s Message – September 2024
I was delighted to announce the completion of the 2024 review of the NTCER this month, however, GPRA’s advocacy does not end here.
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/GPSA Joint Update – Review of the NTCER for 2025/2026
Throughout 2024, GPRA and GPSA have been actively engaged in the process of reviewing the minimum terms and conditions underpinning the relationship between training practices and registrars.
RACGP presidential candidates Q&A 2024
Five GPs from across Australia have put their hand up to become elected as the new RACGP President for the next two years, with the voting period opening Monday 12 August.
GPRA spoke to all five RACGP candidates to give GPRA Members an insight into each nominee.
ACRRM presidential candidates Q&A 2024
GPRA spoke to both 2024 ACRRM Presidential candidates to give our Members an insight into each nominee ahead of the voting period closing on Monday 26 August.
Not happy with your recent exam results?
Failing your College exams can feel particularly hard. GPRA understands that some of you will have recently received your exam results and did not get the outcome you wanted. We are here for you and want to help!
President’s Message – July 2024
This month we have been working closely with GPSA to finalise the review and update of the 2025-2026 NTCER
Dr Eliza Cole: A champion for Therapeutic Guidelines and general practice
While the hustle and bustle of hospitals often steal the spotlight, the life and career of a General Practitioner (GP) like Dr Eliza Cole highlights the unparalleled flexibility of general practice.
Welcome to becoming (or about to become) a newly-Fellowed General Practitioner!
Our New-Fellow Checklist will assist you through this process. It will help you to think about the things you need to get organised or update as you embark on independent practice.
President’s Message – June 2024
If you are all feeling the way I am, I imagine you are wondering “where has this year gone?”…
IGPTN supports National Reconciliation Week and recognises the importance of this years’ theme: Now More Than Ever
IGPTN is a network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GPs in Training to receive professional and cultural support and education relevant to their training programs.
“It’s really important GP registrars are well versed in pain and opioid management” – Dr Eric Aizentros
Dr Eric Aizenstros, a dedicated GP at Ballarto Medical Centre in Carrum Downs, just south of Melbourne, is encouraging other GP registrars/new Fellows to join him as attendees at the next series of ECHO for Pain and Opioid Management (EPOM) sessions in June. Led by a team of Pain Specialists from Royal Melbourne Hospital and…
President’s Message – May 2024
The 2024-2025 Federal Budget was handed down last week, and unfortunately GPRA is dismayed by its complete disregard for the challenges GP registrars face…
Discounts and GPRA grants available for AIDA cultural education courses
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) have teamed up with GPRA to offer registrars discounted registration and grants to its cultural education courses.
President’s Message – April 2024
This month my priority will be to progress the review of NTCER together with the GPRA Working Group – thank you to those members who put their hand up to join the group.
President’s Message – March 2024
This month has been another busy month with GPRA advocating fiercely on GP registrars’ behalf – regardless of their training pathway.
NTCER Review Working Group
We are now seeking expressions of interest from GPRA members who are interested in becoming a member of the NTCER working group.
President’s Message – February 2024
I offer my best wishes to all GP and Rural Generalist (RG) Registrars for a productive Semester 1 and ongoing. You have embarked on a journey within a remarkable specialty – the BEST speciality there is – and a supportive GP peer community.
GPRA Member Survey
Please help GPRA support you by telling us what you would like to see more of in the coming weeks, months and years.
GPRA launches 2024 scholarships to help attract and support GP trainees in the NT
GPRA has today announced the launch of four prestigious Northern Territory-based scholarships for general practitioners (GPs) in training.
President’s Message – January 2024
I’m really looking forward to my second year as GPRA’s President, continuing to represent you – our members – and providing unwavering support to all junior doctors, regardless of their chosen GP learning pathway.
President’s Message – December 2023
It’s been a huge month with Board and Advisory Council meetings, and visits to Parliament House…
Dr Juliet Smith joins GPRA Board
Dr Juliet Smith joins GPRA Board: Working as a team to help advocate for general practice
Dr Chris Dickie joins GPRA Board
Dr Chris Dickie joins GPRA Board – Championing change and empowering future GPs
President’s Message – November 2023
GPRA President Dr Karyn Matterson provides her latest message to GPRA members, focusing on: RMA23 Conference, Australasian Summit on Sexual Harassment in Medicine, GP23 and WONCA, Single Employer Model pilots, Registrar Liaison Advisors.
President’s Message – September 2023
GPRA President Dr Karyn Matterson provides her latest message to GPRA members, focusing on: Member engagement with GPRA, Queensland RACGP Fellowship Ceremony, Board elections.
President’s Message – August 2023
A big welcome to any new members who have joined GPRA this month as you start on your GP speciality training journey, either by commencing in GP training for Semester 2 or having just Fellowed.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs) bring diverse skills, knowledge, and experiences from their home countries to the advantage of Australians.
Migration of overseas qualified doctors is absolutely essential to address the shortfall in specialist GP labour.
President’s Message – July 2023
This month has been another busy month with GPRA advocating fiercely on GP Registrars’ behalf – regardless of their training pathway. Here are some of the issues GPRA has been representing members on…
