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,…
Dr Rachel Melhem
…added. Rachel’s journey is an intriguing one for any fellow registrars to explore a potential placement at headspace. A place where compassion, expertise, and the opportunity to make a difference…
Dr Sophie Ping
…in people’s lives without an “all care but no responsibility” attitude.” Ballarat photos by ballarat.vic.gov.au Take a look at what real GPs from across Australia are doing in general practice…
Dr Ella Heggen
…would see the same patients again and again, building a therapeutic relationship, and one where I don’t routinely need to work night shifts.” Ella’s passion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Major (Dr) Bob Worswick
…Navy, Air Force or Army, as an ADF doctor you are practising as a Rural Generalist.” Bob holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and…
Dr David Lam
…brand new rural psychotherapy clinic, “Wellness SA” in Port Lincoln, South Australia, and are excited to help a remote area in dire need of mental health care. Rugby World Cub…
ACRRM vs RACGP Training
…88%. The Case Based Discussion (CBD), which is an assessment of clinical reasoning and application of knowledge in a clinical context and is an online case discussion with an examiner…
Enjoying your intern year
…‘Every Doctor: Healthier Doctors=Healthier Patients’ www.everydoctor.org, co-authored with Professor Michael Kidd AM, is about thriving in medicine as well as addressing the tough issues in medicine. Your hospital years Thriving…
AGPT Application and Selection Process
…eligible candidates are given an interview invitation (for ACRRM applications) OR a Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT) invitation (for RACGP applications) in June. Interviews in late July, early…
Budget must deliver equitable employment conditions for GP registrars
…is critical the Government chooses the right path now. ENDS Media Enquiries AMA media contact: AMA +61 427 209 753 | media@ama.com.au GPRA media contact: 0435 077 935 | communications@gpra.org.au…
A reflection on my internship year
…Ask yourself—what if a patient needed the pain relief because of a post-op complication? Take the time to review the charts, see the patient, and pause before “just” doing anything….
President’s Message – May 2024
…future. On a final note, National Reconciliation Week (NRW) (27 May-3 June) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore…
GPRA welcomes new President and Chair
…health and hospital sector and the e-commerce and digital economy sectors in Australia and overseas. He is the current President of MND Australia. ENDS Media Enquiries enquiries@gpra.org.au 03 9629 8878…
GPRA celebrates inaugural NT Scholarship winners at successful GP forum in Darwin
…registrars in the NT.” ENDS Media Enquiries Gavin Broomhead communications@gpra.org.au 0435 077 935 About GPRA General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is the independent voice for future GPs in Australia (www.gpra.org.au)…
Dr Bob Vickers
…set of internship and residency terms is ideal, including terms in paediatrics, emergency, obstetrics, mental health, anaesthetics, palliative care, general surgery, orthopaedics, geriatrics and general medicine — although, not everyone…
What to do if you run into problems
…that involves specially appointed appeals committees, including external reviewers, at each medical college (ACRRM and RACGP). These appeals are a last resort when all else has failed. GPRA offers assistance…
Dr Eliza Cole: A champion for Therapeutic Guidelines and general practice
…communities,” Eliza said. “Their dedication ignited my passion for rural and remote medicine.” Eliza’s career in general practice is a testament to its flexibility and variety. Currently, she balances three…
President’s Message – January 2024
…stakeholders at various levels and reinforcing GPRA’s position as the peak organisation for future GPs. Remember, GPRA is your advocate, irrespective of your chosen pathway. Our mission is to amplify…
GPRA Discussion Paper: Employment Conditions for GP Registrars
…potential downside risks and unintended consequences be identified and addressed. Financial modelling and associated evaluated trials must be undertaken prior to any large-scale implementation. Read the full discussion paper (PDF)…
Dr Stephen May
…of blood’. She replied ‘don’t worry, you can branch out in three years and do research in medicine, and you don’t have to go to the hospitals at all’. “But…
What to consider before negotiation
…should include start and finish times, scheduled consulting hours (including home, hospital and nursing home visits), locations, time allocations for administration, in-practice teaching, educational release and any on-call and after-hours…
Top tips for the clinical exam
…the station. Conversely, getting the wrong ‘answer’ doesn’t mean you’ve failed the station. Don’t forget your basic communication skills and end up rushing through the doctor/patient interaction, worrying about time….
Rural patients reap the benefits of Dr Lim’s passion for travel and varied practice
…Tasmania and Western Australia, providing advice and answering questions about the pathway to general practice and rural generalism. FGP Advisors are late-stage GP registrars and early-career GPs who share their…
…from 1 July 2024 to MyMedicare and the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive. See Department of Health and Aged Care links below: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/gpaci https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/general-practice-in-aged-care-incentive-frequently-asked-questions-for-gps-and-practices.pdf RETURN TO THE NTCER FAQs…
GPRA Exam Preparation Webinar: One-day
…GPRA Members are invited to attend. Membership is free – join now! Your Investment $225 (+GST) Attending online is a cost-effective option. Your presenter Dr Stacey Deshong Recent testimonial: These…
Dr Asim Razi
…Empathy, patience, and resilience are at the core of Asim’s practice. “A GP needs genuine empathy, a warm manner, and the ability to sit with uncertainty,” he emphasises. “These traits…
Dr Jess Tidemann
Dr Jess Tidemann CANBERRA, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Being an advocate for change and justice As the millennial adage goes, ‘don’t ever Google yourself’—in a world full of social media and…
Dr Kelly Champane
…and study, it’s really not easy.” As a member of the Australian National Committee for UN Women and an ambassador for African education charity One Girl, Kelly’s outlook is global….
Jobs Board
…Location: Fitzroy North, Victoria Beautiful private billing clinic. Flexible hours. Excellent support team. View job listing Byford Family Practice Western Australia Seeking: VR GPs, New-Fellows, Registrars Location: Byford, Western Australia…
President’s Message – April 2024
…communities across Australia get access to more GPs. The submission includes the establishment of an independent national GP Training Leave Support Fund to solve, once and for all, one of…