GPs

The professional life of a general practitioner (GP) presents many personal and professional challenges along the way. There will be times, when faced with such challenges, where the GP would require and certainly benefit from support.

RACGP is involved in numerous activities to support the provision of quality mental health care in general practice

Supervisors and medical educators are the backbone of general practice education and training in Australia, find out how to become one

The RACGP's commitment to research as a core aspect of general practice is reflected in the mission of the College

Performance concerns in general practice registrars may range from relatively minor, transient concerns to more significant and persistent concerns.

Managing underperformance is also termed ‘remediation’. It is a process that begins with identifying a concern, followed by investigation, assessment, decision making and, finally, implementing a management plan.

General practitioners (GPs) may take time away from practice for various reasons including personal and family issues, illness, injury, extended periods of travel, study leave, career change or disciplinary action by the Medical Board of Australia (the Board).

This guide provides an understanding of the issues that IMGs contend with and the clinical performance problems that occur. It also provides a framework for managing those performance concerns, including exam support.

All doctors need to engage in education and training, initially to gain their qualifications and then later to maintain and further develop their knowledge and expertise