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A Rural Generalist, for love of community
One of the best things about being a Rural Generalist for Dr Sophie Rymill is the continued relationship one can develop with their patients. Sophie shares how special it is to be able to provide regular care to someone, admit them to the hospital for their acute issue, and provide a surgical service locally, and […]
Working together to fix the leaks in the GP pipeline
A recent “gathering of the minds” in general practice training has identified strategies to address a shortage of rural GPs and support the growth of the GP pipeline. An initiative of GPEx, the forum was attended by medical and rural clinical schools as well as student, GP supervisor and GP registrar associations, SA Health and […]
Is it worth sitting AKT/MCQ and KFP mock exams? All you need to know
The importance of AKT/MCQ and KFP practice exams with feedback for effective exam preparation Exams can be stressful at the best of times, the RACGP or ACRRM written exams, like the AKT, KFP or MCQ, are no different. You may know people who have failed, you will be aware of the published pass rates, you […]
Updated Advice for the Care ofPregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, CONNECTING YOU WITH THE NEWS YOU NEED FORGP OBSTETRIC SHARED CARE Webinar Invitation Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of early birth: Identifying and treating the women most likely to benefit. On World Prematurity Day, we invite you to hear the latest data about Omega-3 fatty acids and prematurity and […]
Meet Dr Geordie Beath
Inspired by the doctors around him and determined to provide a high level of care for his community, Dr Geordie Beath was attracted to a career in rural general practice for both the vocation and location. Geordie, a recently fellowed Rural Generalist based at the Clare Medical Centre, is living in the Clare Valley with […]
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Service Helen Mayo House Webinars 2020
Updated Advice for the Care of Pregnant Women Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, CONNECTING YOU WITH THE NEWS YOU NEED FORGP OBSTETRIC SHARED CARE COVID-19, Babies and Curve Balls: Stress in perinatal families and how to help even in non-COVID times Giving birth and adjusting to a new baby is often a stressful time in itself. […]
Meet Dr Lachlan Mackinnon
An appreciation for rural communities and an understanding of the needs of those communities was always in the forefront of Lachlan’s mind when he pursued a career in Rural General Practice. Having grown up in the country and with a father who is a Rural Generalist, providing specialist general practice skills as well as anaesthetics, […]
Updated Advice for the Care of Pregnant Women
Dear Obstetric Shared Care GPs, STATEMENT ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINES IN 2020 Influenza vaccination for pregnant women: You can access the full statement here. CLICK HERE NALHN Booking Update GP Obstetric Shared Care at NALHN will be offering women the opportunity to have their initial booking visit at a Community Outreach Clinic. The GP Obstetric Shared […]
GPEx Future Thinkers
Our world is in a state of constant and rapid change, requiring individuals and organisations to be outward-looking, innovative and collaborative to seize opportunities and protect against risk. Meanwhile, the media confirms daily that our current health system faces many challenges, or maybe opportunities? Within GP training we have seen a significant decline in junior […]
