Racial bias ‘likely existed’ in high-stakes RACP exam, investigation finds
This month the Royal Australasian College of Physicians released a detailed 80-page independent report into the running of one of its make-or-break exams. The report…
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Back of the class: Which medical colleges are rated worst by their own registrars?
Australia’s medical colleges have been given C and D grades by the doctors they are training, according to an AMA report card released earlier this…
RACP president quits, sparking fears of a fresh wave of college turmoil
The president of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians has quit sparking fears the college is witnessing a fresh outbreak of the infighting and internal…
Medical colleges, the rise of the CPD Home and what it could mean for your postnominals
You do not need to be a member of your specialist medical college. Yes, colleges are still important, considering they define the doctor you are…
RACGP revenue beats all other medical colleges by $60 million margin
The RACGP is breaking away from all other medical colleges in terms of income, with $135 million in revenue last financial year. The college’s finances…
Physicians’ college to review paediatric exam after trainees complain of racial bias
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is reviewing its clinical examination for paediatric trainees after candidates complained it was plagued by racial bias. In a…
Doctors call on govt to restore Medicare items for phone-only telehealth consults
Doctors want dozens of phone-based Medicare items reinstated in next month’s federal budget, saying “short-sighted” cuts have harmed vulnerable patients. In July last year, physicians…
RACP swears off computer-based exams after multiple failures
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians says it will not return to computer-based exams after IT problems stopped around 100 trainees starting their Basic Training Divisional Written Exam on…
The bush still underserved for specialist trainee positions, RACP says
Government funds welcome but more places and supervisors are needed, president says.
Medical colleges unite for tougher greenhouse gas targets
The health system won't cope if climate change continues unchecked, they warn.
