Registrars say uncertainty over GP training is adding to sky-high stress levels

Hundreds of registrars are about to sit their fellowship exams as the Federal Government declares it is rethinking the GP training model
Dr Sama Balasubramanian.

Registrars say the uncertainty, gossip and rumours about the Federal Government’s intentions for GP training are fuelling their high stress levels just days away from their fellowship exams.

Last week Federal health officials sent GP supervisors, medical educators and training organisations into a tailspin after they announced they were rethinking details of the transition to college-led training.