ACRRM and RACGP Unite to Strengthen Rural Generalist Medicine with New Joint Committee

Australia’s two peak general practice bodies have formally joined forces on Rural Generalist Medicine, establishing a new joint committee aimed at unifying standards, training and recognition for doctors working in rural and remote communities. The Joint Consultative Committee on Rural Generalist Medicine (JCCRG) brings together the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and

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MBS Rebate Changes for Non Vocationally Registered General Practitioners (GPs)

The Australian Government has reformed the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for non vocationally registered doctors. The new fee structure will affect all non-vocationally recognised (VR) GPs who are not participating in any of the approved training programs leading to fellowship. e.g. Australian General Practice Training (AGPT), Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) or ACRRM Independent Pathway.

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