The College of Intensive Care Medicine – Become a Trainee - Key dates for 2024 applicants

The AMA supports reducing regulatory burdens for medical practitioners wanting to work in Australia. While they back the revised specialist registration standards, the AMA emphasises the need for thorough consultation with medical colleges to maintain high training and practice standards. They also stress the importance of holistic support systems for international medical graduates and urge for better workforce planning and support to ensure high-quality care and integration.

This article details Dr. Keating's rural health experience in Queensland, where she discovered her passion for rural medicine and fell in love with a \"cowboy.\" She highlights the rewarding nature of rural practice, noting the unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Dr. Keating’s commitment remote healthcare underscores the importance of attracting junior doctors to underserved areas who are passionate about making a difference in these communities.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its report on job mobility for February 2024. We look at insights for the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry, including new entrant numbers and mobility rates.

La Trobe University's Rural Health School has mid-year intakes for Bachelor of Nursing degrees, in response to a national workforce shortage, especially in rural areas. Up to 130 new students can begin nursing undergraduate degrees across all four of La Trobe’s regional campuses located in Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga. New students can benefit from a government placement stipend starting mid-2025. Applications open this month. Read the full article here.