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Last updated 5 June 2025

Read about the experience of past academic registrars who have featured in newsGP.

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With applications opening soon, one past participant hopes his project will inform evolving policies on the impact of AI on patient care



Dr Nimath Malawaraarachchi was inspired to ‘learn a lot about the world of academic general practice’ during his time on the RACGP Academic Post Program.



The MenoPROMPT assessment program has been developed by a team of Australian experts to help GPs better manage menopause.



Ahead of applications for the next round of the program, past and present academic registrars share highlights and expectations.

The RACGP has announced its 2023 academic post cohort, as well as more support for GPs in training who want to pursue a PhD.

Applications for the 2023 AGPT Academic Post Program will open from 2 May, with the position offering an insight into life as an academic GP.

A recent recipient of a research scholarship and RACGP Academic Post wants to combine her skills to make a positive impact.

Dr Talila Milroy jumped at the chance to undertake the Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association Academic Post in 2020.

GPs in training across Australia are set to examine a variety of critical health issues and work to improve primary care for patients as part of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) 2021 Academic Post program.

The RACGP Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2019 grants and awards. Congratulations to previous RACGP Academic Post registrars: Dr Sean Black-Tiong (2019), Dr Katrina Giskes (2019), Dr Melinda Choy (2018) and Dr Roisin Bhamjee (2018).

The RACGP Foundation recently honoured two of its outstanding researchers. Current Academic Post Registrar (2019) Dr Rita McMorrow was awarded the Alan Chancellor Award.

Former Academic Post Registrar Dr Pallavi Prathivadi is awarded 2019 RACGP Victorian Registrar of the Year.

Dr Rebekah Hoffman talks to newsGP about the importance of doctor self-care.

With burnout among general practice registrars an all-too-common issue, Dr Bosco Wu focused his academic research on the risks in medical training.

Associate Professor Justin Tse reflects on how his academic post helped pave the way for a fulfilling career in medicine and academia.

Dr Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis reflects on how her AGPT academic post led to a PhD and successful career in general practice research.

Dr Melinda Choy is hoping her research will make a difference.

GP and researcher Dr Liz Sturgiss believes ‘there is still a lot we don’t understand about why general practice works so well’.

General practice registrar Dr Rachel Turner has been recognised for her innovative research into women’s reproductive health.

General practice registrar Dr Rebekah Hoffman talks to newsGP about her experiences undertaking an Australian General Practice Training academic post.


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