Advocating for women in general practice
…preventative care and slow, complex, and emotionally intensive medicine. Unfortunately, the way that Medicare works, GPs are penalised for longer, more complex cases.” She is one of many doctors advocating…
NTCER Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
…Is possible to be a GP registrar employed as a contractor? View answer Intellectual property in contracts [vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1687159434514{margin-top: -10px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] I have noticed my contract…
Dr Kylie Parry
…lecturer at a Sydney University, before becoming a lawyer and now teaching law. Kylie’s mother became a nurse and was the inspiration for her first career. Kylie’s other aunt was…
Dr Winny Santa Maria
…way, Winny’s perspective began to shift and change. “I did ED night shifts with a one-year-old baby and I was also pregnant…it was a complete disaster and impossible. There was…
Dr David Gidley
…my sons were two and four. “My father-in-law had been staying, and I same in and my son looked at my father-in-law and said ‘hi Dad’ and just looked at…
Dr Tim Wiles
…a GP who is compatible with their personality and needs. “For me, patience, curiosity, empathy, and assertiveness form the bedrock of effective patient care.” Reflecting on poignant patient encounters, Tim…
Dr Shaun Hosein
…in and say, ‘great, but let’s talk about your resuscitation wishes’.” Shuan laughs and adds seriously, “difficult conversations are an art…an ongoing conversation and a relationship with the patient versus,…
Working from home
…the suitability of the workspace set up (i.e. desk, chair and computer set up is ergonomically appropriate to avoid strain or injury) the environment, (e.g. sufficient lighting and ventilation, and…
News
…News Discounts and GPRA grants available for AIDA cultural education courses News23 May 2024 To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) have teamed up with GPRA…
Top tips for passing your fellowship exams
…are also the most useful for your exams. For written exams, Murtagh’s books, Therapeutic Guidelines and RACGP guidelines such as the ‘red book’ are essential. Also, ensure that you are…
Dr Sophie Yeates
…the Pilbara,” she recalls. “This is where I first recognised the health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. “This realisation sparked my desire to make a difference in these communities.”…
‘I found my calling’ Grassroots change
…in 2015. “I saw great change…we now have someone with an Aboriginal voice [on the AMA Federal Council] actually sitting around that table and saying ‘No, hang on, this is…
Surviving your intern year
…to all staff. No matter the size of a hospital, all staff will take note of those who are friendly and are a team player, and those who are not….
Dr Jerry Wong
…I am also on-call for obstetrics. “There are a number of GPs in Echuca and there are three supervisors for obstetrics. There are enough people doing obstetrics that you don’t…
Dr Sinead Turner
…with situational crises, family breakdowns, and mental health difficulties,” she explains. “This can be taxing on your own mental health, and being aware of your own ‘compassion fatigue’ and how…
Navigating study and staying sane
…be-all-and-end-all. Keep some perspective and remember that there are always more important things in life. If it’s starting to feel a bit overwhelming, don’t ever hesitate to get some help….
GPRA launches 2024 scholarships to help attract and support GP trainees in the NT
…scholarships page. ENDS Media Enquiries GPRA media contact: 0435 077 935 | communications@gpra.org.au About GPRA General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is the independent voice for future GPs in Australia (www.gpra.org.au)…
Wellbeing advice for new GP registrars
…to review?’ ‘what jobs can I give the reception staff and nurses?’ and ‘how do I manage abnormal results?’ are a few of these. A lot of general practice is…
Regional Training Organisations (RTO)
…<p><a href=’https://gpra.org.au/training/rto/#1623745733520-e8df47bf-d5aefcfb-c1ea’><img class=’style-svg alignnone’ src=’http://gpra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GPSynergy_Logo.svg’ alt=” width=’185′ height=’36’ /></a> </p> <h5><strong>Western New South Wales</strong></h5> <p><a href=’https://gpra.org.au/training/rto/#1623745733520-e8df47bf-d5aefcfb-c1ea’><img class=’style-svg alignnone’ src=’http://gpra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GPSynergy_Logo.svg’ alt=” width=’185′ height=’36’ /></a> </p> <h5><strong>Tasmania</strong></h5> <p><a href=’https://gpra.org.au/training/rto/#1623746522000-07dfcd3e-2323fcfb-c1ea’><img class=’style-svg alignnone’ src=’http://gpra.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GPTT_Logo.svg’…
Dr Sama Balasubramanian
…government listening in.” The key to managing the second-hand trauma is both appropriate professional supervision and self-care. “Countertransference and transference is inevitable.” “GPs can’t manage [a refugee’s] story in the…
Caring for yourself
…and thought processes are unhelpful, we can practise prefacing our self-talk with words like, ‘I will try’, ‘I would prefer ’, rather than ‘I should’, ‘I always’ and ‘I must’….
Dr Leah Ginnivan
…if I was a doctor, I could hear people’s stories all day, and I know that’s something I will always enjoy.” Her aunt, a GP in country Victoria, played a…
Dr Rebekah Hoffman
…training years. “GP trainees are given a unique opportunity to experience academia—it is a paid position which, after Fellowship, you’re often trying to do it unfunded or unpaid.” “Apply for…
Covid-19
…updating your membership information. This pandemic is a constantly changing landscape and the latest information, policies and procedures may change. We will keep you updated on any changes and, as…
National GP organisations chart course for general practice specialty at inaugural Future GP weekend in Melbourne
…| communications@gpra.org.au About GPRA: General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is the independent voice for future GPs in Australia (www.gpra.org.au) About GPSN: The General Practice Students Network (GPSN) serves as a…
From medical school to intern
…your new role. Seek treatment for any common low-grade or chronic medical conditions. For example, anaemia, migraines, irritable bowel, dysmenorrhoea, anxiety often resolves with simple treatments. Discover relaxing ways to…
Advice for interns
…wait to get on the ride. There is the excitement at being allowed on the ‘big-kid’ rides, there is anticipation, and a lot of cotton candy—or cotton gauze in this…
Medical Benevolent Association of NSW-ACT supports GPRA’s Federal Budget Submission to increase access to General Practitioners across Australia
…ENDS Media Enquiries GPRA media contact: Gavin Broomhead 0435 077 935 | communications@gpra.org.au About GPRA General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is the independent voice for future GPs in Australia (www.gpra.org.au)…
Dr Anna Walmsley
…practice, and it is a privilege to be let into this vulnerable space where I can help people achieve this,” she explains. “Resilience, creativity, compassion, and a good sense of…
Tips for doing well in your interview
…bad news to a patient. Think about a sick ‘medical’ or ‘trauma’ patient, how would you manage—by yourself—in a rural context. Discuss teamwork, early notification to retrievals, advice from specialists,…
