Medical board chair responds to mass doctor unrest over the CPD regime
One doctor has described the Medical Board of Australia’s CPD regime, introduced last year in an attempt to enhance doctors’ lifelong learning, as a ‘soul-destroying,…
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RACGP backs push for $36,000 parental leave for GP registrars
The RACGP has called for GP trainees to receive up to 14 weeks’ paid parental leave to prevent drastic income slumps compared to their hospital-based…
‘Back at work two weeks after having a baby’: GP registrars want fix for parental leave dilemma
GP registrars who have returned to work weeks after having children are calling for a government-backed parental leave fund that could eventually sustain itself through…
Final chance to take AusDoc’s survey on the medical board’s new CPD regime
AusDoc has been running a survey on the Medical Board’s new CPD requirements and their impact on the medical profession. At the time of writing,…
RANZCOG forced to rename GP ‘diplomas’ after watchdog’s surprise crackdown
RANZCOG will rename its diploma and advanced diploma qualifications after a surprise crackdown from the federal education watchdog. The diplomas are mostly for GPs and…
RACGP members allowed to backdate CPD activities to satisfy medical board requirements
The RACGP is allowing members to backdate CPD activities completed until 31 March to count towards their 2023 CPD requirements as part of a grace…
How was it for you? Take AusDoc’s survey on your experiences with the new CPD regime
The vast majority of doctors in Australia will now have some direct experience of the Medical Board of Australia’s new CPD system. The board argues…
Are specialist colleges imposing excessive fees on their trainees? RANZCR’s president responds
This week Dr Matthew Lukies, a Melbourne interventional radiologist, took aim at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and the fees…
Specialist college defends $6000 ‘application for fellowship’ fee
The AMA has called for greater transparency from the specialist medical colleges around their methods for setting fees for their trainees. It follows a row…
Are you prepared for the CPD Homes revolution? Take our survey
CPD Homes are here. These are the bodies that will essentially ensure doctors meet their CPD requirements and help them track CPD hours. And from…
