History of The RACGP

RACGP History essays

The year 2008 marked the golden jubilee of the foundation of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). To celebrate this event the college created an online history to record its story in a series of essays. More...

History timeline

Explore the college's fifty year history from its origins as a faculty of the College of General Practitioners to its current role as an organisation that sets standards, provides continuing professional development and represents the majority of Australia's general practitioners. More...

The RACGP Online Museum (Curator area)

For almost 50 years, the College has been receiving objects by way of gifts, or presentations from members and other colleges or associated organisations, which are housed at various College sites around Australia. More...

The College Crest

The question of Arms for the College arose early in its history. Dr John Radford discussed the design of Arms with the Garter King of Arms during a visit to London in 1959, and suggestions for the design came before the College's Council later in the year. More...

Oral Histories

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Recordings from the College archives

About the RACGP History project

The College is interested to hear from members and others who have had contact with the College, and who would like to be interviewed for the history or would be prepared to provide stories, comments, and resources.

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