2018 Convocation voting now open
The Convocation voting period in shareGP is now open and will close Friday 28 September. Members can vote on six convocation items.
RACGP members are encouraged to vote on and discuss Convocation items during this period. All votes received will be collated and carried across to the Convocation meeting on Thursday 11 October at GP18 on the Gold Coast.
Log into shareGP to access the 2018 Convocation space to vote or learn more about how to vote on a convocation item.
Applications for 2019 Australian General Practice Training Program now closed
Thank you to all the candidates who applied for selection into the 2019 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program with the RACGP.
Candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps, including eligibility, the Candidate Assessment and Applied Knowledge Test (CAAKT), training region and pathway preferences, and regional training organisation interviews.
Visit the RACGP website for further information, including key dates, webinar recordings, training places available and our frequently asked questions.
Testing tool for sexually transmitted infections
NSW Health has developed a new testing tool for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) for GPs and other primary care clinicians.
The NSW Health tool advises GPs on how to offer routine STI/HIV testing in different consultations, conduct a brief risk assessment and take a sexual history, conduct routine STI/HIV testing, perform contact tracing, and access available resources and additional support.
GPs and clinicians can access the testing tool, as well as clinical management guidelines, patient factsheets and education on the NSW Health website.