Overseas trained doctors and the ’10 year moratorium’
…Authority (CA). If your internship was not completed under a CA, you are required to successfully complete a two-part examination with the AMC and are then eligible to apply for…
How to thrive in medicine: seven tips from seven doctors
…longer for some. It is more like a voyage than a sprint, and the trick is to persevere, one bit at a time, and allow ourselves to stop and re-evaluate…
IGPTN supports National Reconciliation Week and recognises the importance of this years’ theme: Now More Than Ever
…to come together, support one another, learn together and partake in a much valued cultural activity which many describe as “filling their cultural cup”. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allies:…
…and pastoral care from their Registrar Liaison Officer (RLO), Medical Educator, relevant College and/or GPRA in this difficult time. Also, be aware of the effects on the training practice, in…
President’s Message – August 2023
…RACGP’s RLO list and ACRRM’s RLO list for contact details). Behind the scenes, I continue to advocate for the reinstatement of the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) as a resource, which…
GPRA supports future GPs in Adelaide to meet local GP peers
…communications@gpra.org.au 0435 077 935 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 GPRA administers the General Practice Students…
Why general practice?
…their interest in paediatrics, anaesthesia, emergency medicine, academia and more in their community practice and hospital settings. The GP training program offers all GP registrars an opportunity to pursue a…
…b) the ‘percentage’ of 49.94% comprising 44.79% of in-hours, after hours and on-call gross billings or receipts, plus the statutory rate of superannuation as determined by the Commonwealth, namely 11.5%…
…contract: “after hours” refers to all time outside ordinary hours as defined by MBS as 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am -11am Saturday. c) Registrars required to attend an educational session on…
President’s Message – July 2023
…to ensure GPRA’s position, informed by registrars in training across all parts of Australia, are considered. Scholarships for NT Scholarships for those registrars training in the NT will continue! We’re…
Your hospital years
…Dr Claudine Cerda-Pavia LEARN MORE [vc_custom_heading text=”Advice for interns: Take time to enjoy the ride…” font_container=”tag:div|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23f78e1e|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Merriweather%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20italic%3A700%3Aitalic”] Starting out as a junior doctor is like hopping onto a rollercoaster—you graduate…
Dr Clarise Sornachalam
…years at the Mackay Base Hospital in Queensland in 2021 and 2022. After a two-day RACGP orientation, she has started a 12-month placement at a practice in Mackay. It is…
Membership
…access to GPRA support, advocacy, events and more. Watch the video Close What does GPRA offer members? Exam and learning support Resources, study partners, study advice, webinars Employment support Negotiations,…
Dr Samantha Olliver
…“In previous study groups, I’d sit silent and not say a word, not ask any questions. I didn’t feel comfortable, and I didn’t want to slow the group down.” According…
Thank you
…Thank you! Your competition entry has been received. Please keep an eye on our eNewsletters and social media channels for the winner’s announcement. Thank you! , your membership application has…
…basis to protect themselves from inadvertent breaches of Medicare legislation. Employers shall cooperate in this process, providing prompt access to lists of patient billings and associated documentation and records.” And…
GP training
…each medical college. LEARN MORE Applying for an RACGP Academic Post Research opportunities exist for GP doctors-in-training. LEARN MORE Overseas trained doctors and the ’10 year moratorium’ International Medical Graduates…
Essential negotiation checklist
…hospital VMO, nursing home and home visits Payment for after-hours and on-call work Payment for on-call, on-premises and off-premises The frequency of billing and payment cycles Payment for working on…
Support services
…(office) vdhp.org.au Western Australia DHAS (08) 9321 3098 (24-hour helpline) dhaswa.com.au New Zealand Australasian Doctors’ Heath Network New Zealand 0800 471 2654 (24-hour helpline) PO Box 812, Wellington, NZ adhn.org.au/contact/new-zealand…
GPRA Annual Registrars Forum 2024 – Survey
GPRA is hosting a GP Registrars’ Forum for members in Northern Territory and Victorian in 2024. To help us finalise the Forum’s program, please complete the following survey by 5th…
GPRA supports Victorian GP registrars left short-changed by delay in Government election promise
…and hence our training.” New data from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) shows a GP shortage in Australia – for example, there are just 1.2 GPs for every…
2018 AGPT Salary Support Program Policy
…field; and To expose as many other registrars as possible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health training and support cultural awareness through shorter-term placements to inform their training and…
$75 million needed to boost GP trainee numbers and reverse decline in general practice
…the funding would bring GP registrars’ pay in line with average wage of hospital-based registrar trainees across Australia. GPRA is Australia’s peak body representing and advocating for GPs in training….
…working hours). I am uncomfortable signing this and was wondering if it is a standard part of a contract? The NTCER outlines your minimum employment terms and conditions Read the…
Exam resources
…clinical or written exams, GPRA books, webinars, tips and resources can help with your RACGP or ACRRM exams. GPRA shop Buy a GPRA exam book and prepare for your clinical…
Future General Practitioner (FGP) network
…registrars. They are supported by FGP Advisors who are late-stage GP registrars and early career GPs. Our FGP Ambassadors and Advisors are here to support you during your hospital training…
…to be absent from work on a day that is a public holiday. According to the NTCER (clauses 4 & 5), registrars are engaged as employees and as such, should…
GPRA announces the stepping down of CEO
…through consistent advocacy on key GP training and employment issues; Dr Gosbell modernised GPRA into the nimble, efficient, member-focused organisation which we see today.” “We also acknowledge Dr Gosbell’s response…
…an enquiry ANSWER Fairwork deems that employees gain four weeks of annual leave based on their ordinary hours of work – https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/fact-sheets/minimum-workplace-entitlements/annual-leave Section 10.3 of the NTCER defines ordinary hours:…
GPRA congratulates Dr Michael Wright on being elected new RACGP President
…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)…