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2024 Medical Training Survey results now available

Date published
03 Dec 2024
Description
We are pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Medical Training Survey (MTS) results. Conducted by the Medical Board of Australia, the survey was open from August-October 2024. With 41 per cent of RACP trainees (n=3,069) responding to the survey, the MTS continues to serve as a valuable source of evidence to highlight areas of excellence and shed light on areas of opportunity. Thank you to our Australian trainees and Overseas Trained Physicians currently undertaking supervised practice in Australia, who shared their feedback.

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Minimum unit pricing in the Northern Territory

Date published
28 Nov 2024
Description
We call on the Northern Territory Government to stop the clock on the legislation to abolish minimum unit pricing (MUP). Removal of MUP will increase social, financial and other costs for bystanders of drinkers. The economic cost of harm from others’ drinking was $20 billion in Australia in 2016, including absences from work.

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2024 Supervisor Voices Survey Results

Date published
08 Nov 2024
Description
The results of the 2024 Supervisor Voices Survey are now available! Over 600 supervisors provided critical feedback, highlighting rising supervisory workloads, a pressing need for dedicated time for supervision and a call for greater recognition of their contributions. We will use these insights to inform strategic improvements, including advocacy for dedicated supervision time, enhancing supervisor recognition, and refining and enhancing our support resources. Please explore the results in our 2024 Supervisor Voices Survey Summary Report. We would like to thank all of our supervisors and educational leaders for their participation and their efforts in helping shape the future of supervision and training.

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2024 New Fellow Survey results now available

Date published
29 Oct 2024
Description
Findings from the 2024 New Fellow Survey are now available. Thank you to our new Fellows who shared their feedback.

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The RACP Online Community (ROC): closed

Date published
28 Oct 2024
Description
This is a reminder that the ROC will permanently close at 11:59pm on Friday, November 29, 2024.

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Governments should undertake thorough consultation before introducing ‘physician assistants’

Date published
03 Oct 2024
Description
The RACP has recommended that all Australian governments conduct thorough consultations with physicians before considering ‘physician assistant’ roles as an option for healthcare systems.

Webinar: Introduction to chief wellness officers

Date published
19 Sep 2024
Description
Held on Thursday, 17 October 2024 from 4pm to 5pm AEDT, we will delve into the roles and responsibilities of CWOs and discuss the significance of having paid and supported positions in this field.

Curricula changes across our specialty training programs

Date published
18 Sep 2024
Description
To help meet patient, community and health system expectations, our dedicated Curriculum Review Groups are currently consulting on the initial drafts of a further 18 curricula (Wave 3).

Progress for Australians working with silica dust

Date published
02 Sep 2024
Description
All Australian workers who work with silica dust, not just those working with engineered stone, will be protected by new laws that come into effect on Sunday, 1 September 2024. This is following a total ban on engineered stone, which came into effect on 1 July 2024. Find out more in this update from Safe Work Australia.

Your Workforce, Your Say Survey closes 15 September

Date published
30 Aug 2024
Description
The RACP Your Workforce, Your Say Survey is now open and is your chance to make a real impact on the future of our workforce strategy. This is your opportunity to share your valuable insights, influence pivotal decisions, and shape the advocacy on issues that matter most to you.

Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Date published
28 Aug 2024
Description
The RACP strongly supports standardised national tools for the diagnosis and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to reduce diagnostic inconsistencies and the use of disparate international tools. Read our joint Alcohol Policy with RANZCP.

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Join our Education Governance Working Group (EGWG)

Date published
27 Aug 2024
Description
The Education Governance Working Group (EGWG) is seeking two new members, and we encourage interested and suitably qualified members to apply.

Calling on a total ban on gambling advertising

Date published
21 Aug 2024
Description
"There is often a very clear and close link between gambling and comorbid mental health conditions. Other medical conditions can be part of the addiction issue, and can develop as the addiction progresses" said Professor Jennifer Martin to ABC News.

The Specialist Training Program (STP) Survey – we welcome your feedback

Date published
05 Aug 2024
Description
The Department of Health and Aged Care has commissioned Proximity Advisory Services to undertake an independent evaluation of the Specialist Training Program (STP).

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme changes from 1 August 2024

Date published
01 Aug 2024
Description
Information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 1 August 2024

Life changing medicine for children with cystic fibrosis

Date published
30 Jul 2024
Description
Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler, announced Australian children with cystic fibrosis now have access to cheaper medicines earlier under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) thanks to the Australian Government.

Update to COVID-19 leave from training. New Isolation Leave provisions – Progression Through Training Policy

Date published
12 Jul 2024
Description
Trainees required to isolate can now take 10 working days of leave from training without affecting other leave entitlements.

Department of Health update: meningococcal ACWY vaccines

Date published
04 Jul 2024
Description
The Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) has asked us to share program advice on the upcoming 1 July 2024 change to meningococcal ACWY vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Advanced Training Evaluation Surveys - Selected 2024 new curricula

Date published
01 Jul 2024
Description
Please share your experience of the new Advanced Training curricula - open to first year trainees in selected 2024 programs and their supervisors.

Care leaver support extended to age 21

Date published
27 Jun 2024
Description
The ACT Government has issued a media release today that care leaver support has been extended to 21-years-old in the ACT. Young people leaving statutory out of home care will have a right to access support until their 21st birthday under legislation passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly today.
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