My journey from London ‘nut doctor’ to Australian rural generalist
There is jubilation about the newly recognised GP specialty of rural generalist.
The idea gained credence at the First National Rural Health Conference held in Toowoomba, Queensland, in February 1991.
It has taken 35 years, RACGP anguish and the formation of ACRRM for the idea to become a reality. Achieving recognition as a specialist rural generalist will not be easy.
It was easier and far less bureaucratic 55 years ago when I became a 75% rural generalist. The missing quarter was obstetrics.
