The AMA’s Specialist Trainee Experience Health Check – Longitudinal Comparisons Tool

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) administers wound care scholarships on behalf of the Australian Government and the Department of Health and Aged Care. These scholarships are available for Registered or Enrolled Nurses to undertake a short course in wound care. The scholarship will be valued at $1,500 and covers course fees and travel and accommodation to attend the course if required. Read more here.

The Department of Health and Aged Care have released their GP Supply and Demand Study - August 2024, which shows significant unmet demand will increase into the future. Australia already has a shortage of 2400 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) GPs, and this is predicted to grow to around 3,900 FTE in 2028, and to over 8,900 FTE by 2048. View GP FTE –supply vs demand predictions for each Australian State and Territory, and other GP workforce insights.

The AMA’s latest Specialist Trainee Experience Health Check report outlines areas for improvement for medical trainees in Australia, as well as some encouraging progress. This article summarises key findings and compares results between medical colleges and previous years.

Are you graduating this year? Join AMA (NSW) on Thursday 21st November from 7:30pm – 8:10pm on Zoom for this free webinar designed to assist graduating medical students with the transition to internship and becoming work ready. Topics include: what it’s like being an Intern, understanding your pay and claiming your overtime, how to overcome challenges, and how to make the most out of your internship.