What is the Workforce Incentive Program – Doctor Stream?
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please note that starting from 1 January 2024, Non-VR doctors, who are not on any approved training program and who are working in…
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General Practitioner Industry Updates
In a constantly changing environment, we summarise the most important updates for General Practitioners. This week’s summary includes updates from: GENERAL UPDATES REQUESTS FOR LETTERS…
COVID Vaccine Medicare Item Numbers and Their Requirements
MBS Item Numbers From March 2021, 16 new MBS items will be available to enable GPs and suitably qualified health professionals to assess patients for…
Refer and Request Medicare Provider Numbers
What is a Refer and Request Provider Number? A Medicare provider number is required if you bill, prescribe, refer or request services that are eligible…
Can I work in a metro area as a non- VR…?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK… Can I work in a metro area as a non- VR…? In short- It depends. This is for a couple of…
Pathways to GP Fellowship in Australia | Training Programs | AGPT | RVTS | RGTS | ACRRM Independent Pathway | PEP | FSP | MDRAP | AMDS | SAPP
In Australia, there are 2 Colleges that will allow you to become a Specialist General Practitioner; you can complete your Fellowship with ACRRM or RACGP…
What Programs are pathways to Fellowship?
Whilst all 3GA programs will satisfy your 19AA requirements, only four of them are approved training programs supporting you on your way to Fellowship. As…
After Hours Medical Deputising Service Update
On the 1st of August 2020, the Department of Health released new guidelines for After Hours Medical Deputising Services. Initial participation period is now capped…
What should I include in a Covering Letter?
You will need to include your name, phone and email; as well as the name, title and address of the Director and Hospital you are…
A Quick Summary of 19AA and 19AB
19AA and 19AB can get very confusing- you may be asking yourself “does this relate to me?”. So we have prepared a quick summary that…