Training doctors in regional Australia increases chances they will work there, study finds
1 year, 10 months ago

Training doctors in regional Australia increases chances they will work there, study finds

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Jessica Traves was a city kid, born and bred in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Key points: A new study shows the more time a medical student spends training in regional Australia, the more likely they are to work there A medical student says the training is better and she loves the lifestyle in a smaller town The number of doctors in the most remote parts of the country is falling But a two-week placement during her first year of medical school in Boonah in the Scenic Rim, south-west of Brisbane, changed the way she viewed her future career as a doctor. Ms Traves spent two years training in regional Queensland, one year in Hervey Bay and one in Toowoomba, as part of the University of Queensland's medical program. "This work actually tells us where there's bums on seats … doctors working in rural areas," Professor Chater said. Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine president Dan Halliday said the new research backed up a growing body of evidence that training doctors in regional Australia was crucial.

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New residents moving to regional areas urged to advocate for better health resources
7 months, 2 weeks ago

New residents moving to regional areas urged to advocate for better health resources

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Rebecca Knewstubb and her family were hoping for a sense of calm when they traded their hectic life on the Gold Coast for a quiet part of the central Queensland coastline. "We've considered moving back so that we can get treatment for Annabelle," Ms Knewstubb said. "She doesn't go out, she won't leave the house because she's scared that she …

Calls for more specialist training in regional Victoria to encourage doctors to work outside the cities
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Calls for more specialist training in regional Victoria to encourage doctors to work outside the cities

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When Lisa Gilbert was deciding what to specialise in, she had to choose between her dream job of becoming a physician or staying in the region that had become her home. Key points: Lisa Gilbert had to choose between studying to become a physician or remaining in the Gippsland region Experts say regional areas are loosing doctors due to the …

From social support to not feeling like 'just a GP' — what young graduates tackling our rural doctor shortage want
2 years, 2 months ago

From social support to not feeling like 'just a GP' — what young graduates tackling our rural doctor shortage want

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A GP closes their doors. Key points: Lower incomes, burnout and an ageing workforce are being blamed for the worsening rural doctor shortage Almost three times more medical graduates are needed in general practice, experts say Young people passionate about rural health say stigma about being "just a GP" needs to change Stories like this are spilling out from all …

Doctor availability in regional Australia limited by declining workforce
2 years, 7 months ago

Doctor availability in regional Australia limited by declining workforce

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Mount Gambier residents are waiting two or three weeks to visit their regular GP as a result of a shortfall that has failed to gain traction in federal election campaigning. Key points: An ongoing shortage of regional GPs has some patients waiting weeks for an appointment An ageing rural GP workforce means the situation may get worse Despite the issues, …

Medical students need more training opportunities to stay in regions, rural health expert says
2 years, 8 months ago

Medical students need more training opportunities to stay in regions, rural health expert says

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Federal funding for rural health placements as industry calls for greater student retention
2 years, 10 months ago

Federal funding for rural health placements as industry calls for greater student retention

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A South Australian university has announced plans to expand its student placement program in the Riverland in a push to ease the region's health workforce shortages. Key points: More students will be placed in healthcare settings as part of the RHMT program's expansion Workforce shortages in the Riverland have resulted in some hospitals running with reduced services The National Rural …

Treating generations of one family – why Emily has chosen to study medicine in regional Australia
2 years, 10 months ago

Treating generations of one family – why Emily has chosen to study medicine in regional Australia

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Among the thousands of university students starting their first year of studies across Australia is a special cohort in Dubbo, studying medicine in the regional New South Wales city. Key points: Twenty-four students to are complete four years of medical studies in Dubbo Training doctors regionally encourages them to stay in regional locations The Rural Doctors Association of Australia says …

Hopes homegrown medical graduates will help address regional doctor shortage
3 years, 4 months ago

Hopes homegrown medical graduates will help address regional doctor shortage

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An Australian-first partnership between two universities and a hospital will see more homegrown medical graduates stay in regional communities and, in doing so, help solve doctor shortages made worse by Australia’s border closure. Key points: Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand says the pandemic has exposed Australia as over reliant on overseas-trained medical graduates A CQUniversity and University of Queensland …

New research says doctors need stronger connections to keep them in rural areas
3 years, 5 months ago

New research says doctors need stronger connections to keep them in rural areas

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Dr Juliza Jahimin moved to Far North Queensland to begin working in a regional hospital four years ago. Key points: The study found doctors need longer placement times in rural areas to build a connection Accessing specialist support and training is a big challenge for those working in remote areas Professional satisfaction was similar for physicians in remote and metropolitan …

Regional GP clinics at risk of closure due to 'critical' doctor shortage
3 years, 6 months ago

Regional GP clinics at risk of closure due to 'critical' doctor shortage

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A NSW South Coast-based doctor is on the brink of closing her practice due to a critical GP shortage sweeping through regional Australia. Key points: GPs say they are struggling to keep clinics open due to a chronic shortage of doctors Experts say the shortage is due to some areas not being eligible to employ overseas-trained doctors The federal government …

Doctors deterred by regional NSW's 'professional isolation', consider general practice 'poor cousin'
3 years, 9 months ago

Doctors deterred by regional NSW's 'professional isolation', consider general practice 'poor cousin'

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For many in rural and regional NSW, it's becoming an increasingly urgent question: why can't my town attract and keep doctors? Key points: Professional isolation and job satisfaction are reasons why doctors are reluctant to move to the bush General practice is considered the 'poor cousin' of medical specialities It's fallen out of favour with aspiring doctors, and has a …

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