The RACGP Expert Committee–Research is established to:
- Provide expert and informed advice on research related issues in general practice and its role in the health system to inform RACGP research strategy, and policy.
- Support the strengthening of a culture of research in general practice and assist in the development of general practice research capacity, including academic career opportunities.
- Provide input into guidelines, position papers and RACGP responses to submissions related to health and medical research, ethics and data to support the development of an evidence base that addresses issues specific to the general practice environment and patient population.
- Foster networks with GP academics nationally and internationally to support RACGP activity.
- Work with key research stakeholders to increase engagement of medical students, registrars, GPs in training, in research and critical thinking.
- Support the work of the RACGP Foundation, the National Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee and other research related initiatives.
- Provide advice on advocacy and support priorities for regional and national general practice research agendas and advocate for and support GP-led research and translation that contributes to improving the health outcomes of all Australians.
Current members of the REC-R
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Members
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Professor Dimity Pond (Chair)
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Dr Brent Venning (Deputy Chair) |
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A/Prof Joel Rhee
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Dr Winnie Chen
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Professor Meredith Makeham
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A/Prof Nancy Sturman
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Dr Alissia Hui
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Dr Matthew Suen
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Prof Siaw-Teng Liaw
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Dr Allyce Counsell
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Dr Talila Milroy
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Dr Susan Wearne
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| Dr Simon Hay |
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