How does GP registrar employment work?
…agreement is negotiated and signed between the registrar and their training practice. Training posts are obliged to o er at least the minimum terms and conditions set out in the…
…terms of losing clinical workforce and the patients’ access to care. All GP registrars need to be aware that resigning prior to completion of a training term can have implications…
…between Christmas and New Year. This means that if the practice shuts down for a holiday period (for example, Christmas or Easter) you may have to use your annual leave…
President’s Message β August 2023
…IMGs – read my opinion piece here. This month took our CEO Jo-anne Chapman and myself to the beautiful Top End to meet with our members and sector partners. I…
…access to educational release for part-time registrars to be fair and reasonable. Previously, a part-time registrar mandated to attend a full-day workshop on a day the practice has not scheduled…
Dr Clarise Sornachalam
…also enjoy medical education, and would like to continue investing in the next generation of doctors with lectures and tutorials.” Dr Sornachalam had the chance to provide peer-to-peer support when…
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 supports future GPs in Adelaide to meet local GP peers
…structure allowed students to delve into the daily lives of different working GPs, pose burning questions, and gain valuable perspectives on the journey to becoming a successful practitioner. GPSN National…
…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…
President’s Message β July 2024
Welcome to a new semester! I hope your exams went well and you’re ready to embark on another exciting chapter in your GP training. GPRA has some new events coming…
President’s Message β September 2024
…landscape of general practice in Australia. Thank you for your continued commitment to general practice and for being part of the GPRA community. Warm regards, Dr Karyn Matterson GPRA President…
$75 million needed to boost GP trainee numbers and reverse decline in general practice
…the AGPT to provide parity with their hospital-based colleagues. GPRA has requested a total funding boost between $75 million to $90 million from July 1 2023 to cover the cost…
AGPT training timeframes: part-time, caps, and extensions
…basis and are supported to undertake full-time training to obtain fellowship. Registrars are able to seek part-time training arrangements if this flexibility is required. Any arrangement for the provision of…
Dr Samantha Olliver
…to Sam, getting more Indigenous Australians into general practice is an important step in closing the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-Indigenous Australians….
Overseas trained doctors and the ’10 year moratorium’
…are allowances in Australian law for overseas trained doctors and foreign graduates of accredited medical schools to come to Australia and practise medicine in areas of need in an area…
Extended Skills and Advanced Specialised Training
Extended Skills and Advanced Specialised Training Both ACRRM and RACGP require registrars to choose a specific area as an extended skill and/or pursue advanced specialised training in their GP training….
GPRA announces the stepping down of CEO
…for both members, stakeholders, and staff.” “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of GPRA and I am pleased to have been able to contribute to ensuring the…
Future General Practitioner (FGP) network
…and support for GP registrars Receive alerts regarding important GP training application dates Learn more about your options within GP training and post-GP fellowship Gain access to exclusive member-only benefits…
President’s Message β June 2024
…your continued dedication and commitment to the field of general practice. I hope your recent exams went well, and we look forward to an exciting second half of the year….
…minimum employment terms and conditions Read the full NTCER Still have questions? Lodge an enquiry ANSWER Payment for ordinary hours for a registrar is calculated over the billing cycle and…
GPRA President statement/response on 2023-24 Federal Budget
…model, this means some increase to their salaries offering relief to the ever-increasing costs of living and impending increases to HECS debts. “GPRA commends the support for establishment of GP-led…
…6.1, states that “it is up to the employer and registrar to agree on when and for how long paid annual leave may be taken. However, the employer must not…
…be agreed prior to the commencement of the term. This is calculated pro-rata for part-time registrars as per section 10.8 of the NTCER: 10.8 Ordinary hours for part-time registrars If…
Overcoming challenges
Overcoming challenges Wellbeing advice from Dr David Lam, South Australia. Look after yourself first and foremost! I was no good to anyone on the days I was too tired and…
…The key point for registrars is to: Ensure that all items negotiated and agreed on in relation to your remuneration, working conditions and other terms and conditions (including rostering details)…
…day—both morning and afternoon sessions. I have been asked to work the morning session on this public holiday. How do I get paid for working this session on a public…
Farmageddon South Australia 2022
…ability to learn first-hand about rural healthcare from GPs living and working in rural communities. Hearing from those that are invested in the rural setting was rewarding for participants. FGP…
GPRA congratulates Dr Michael Wright on being elected new RACGP President
…excited to be part of ongoing collaboration with RACGP, and other stakeholders into the future. Our members are the future General Practice workforce, and therefore we have invaluable insights to…
GP training
…options post-Fellowship You have the freedom to follow your passions, subspecialise and design the career that’s right for you. FIND OUT MORE Writing and building a medical CV Tailoring your…