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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP Training Pipeline

Objectives

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP Training Pipeline

Objectives

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework > Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP Training Pipeline > Objectives

 
  1. General practice is an attractive and attainable career option and is visible for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, youth, young adults, and adults.
  2. Multiple pathways into medicine and GP training are promoted effectively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
  3. A career as a GP is considered a positive, achievable, and desirable career choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors.
  4. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People have equitable access to GP training and are appropriately supported to gain Fellowship.
  5. Training is socio-culturally safe, responsive, and person centred to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GPs in training.
  6. Population parity or beyond is achieved in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees enrolled in the RACGP training program and of RACGP Fellows.
  7. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GP workforce is encouraged and nurtured to grow its leadership, clinical and academic skillset, and research potential. 

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