RVTS 2023 Grand Round Series: Ever wondered why doctors choose to work in rural settings and what would encourage them to stay? In our 2023 RVTS Grand Round, we explored this very topic with the National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Dr. Ruth Stewart. Alongside her, four RVTS registrars and supervisors shared their personal experiences...
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In this third episode of our 2023 Grand Round series, we hear a short excerpt from the Grand Round highlighting the experiences of one of our dedicated RVTS supervisors, Dr Akil Islam. His journey into rural health was via a rurally-bonded medical student scheme for Australian medical graduates. His experiences highlight the joys and...
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In this second episode of our 2023 Grand Round series, we hear a short excerpt highlighting the experiences of Dr Thilan Walgamuge , a previous RVTS registrar, now a fellow of the RACGP, General Practice owner and regional business award winner. Dr Thilan highlights some very practical aspects of what could make it easier for...
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Ever wondered why doctors choose to work in rural settings and what would encourage them to stay? In our 2023 RVTS Grand Round, we explored this very topic with the National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Dr. Ruth Stewart. Alongside her, four RVTS registrars and supervisors shared their personal experiences and challenges in Rural Health,...
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With College led GP training now a reality, RVTS is playing an important role supporting RACGP and ACRRM during the transition phase and beyond.
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Recognising equity, diversity and the many contributions of women. The month of March featured three important events on our calendar which are strongly embraced by RVTS and the wider RVTS family. National Close the Gap Day – 17 March All of us at RVTS feel a genuine commitment to Close the Gap. Many of us...
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A Canadian native, Dr David Moniz almost came to Australia by accident…and despite the best efforts of a scorching Aussie summer he stayed on. Little did he know he’d be here more than a decade later, with a beautiful spot on the Murray River to call home. Patrick Daley spoke with the new RVTS Chair...
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RVTS CEO, Dr Pat Giddings, caught the Rural Medicine bug early in his career and hasn’t looked back – and 21 years after first taking the helm at RVTS. He continues to be equally passionate about that too. Pat talked recently with Patrick Daley about his career and all things RVTS.
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Dr Bec Loveridge is a first year registrar training towards her RACGP Fellowship, and moved to Portland, Victoria, in 2022 to undertake her GP training via RVTS’s Targeted Recruitment program. Bec was appointed as one of our Registrar Liaison Officers (RLOs) in September, and brings considerable experience in representing student and junior doctor groups. She...
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A permanent new doctor has been appointed to Cunnamulla Hospital. South West Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Linda Patat said Dr Joshua Dally had moved to Cunnamulla to take up his new appointment, along with wife Ruth and children Kaleb, 11 and Hadassah, 3. “Dr Dally is a welcome addition to our medical workforce...
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Outgoing RVTS Board Director, Dr Vlad Matic, is an icon of the rural medical community in Australia and has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the RVTS Board. He has worked as a GP and GP Anaesthetist for more than 25 years in remote, rural and regional Australia, including 15 years in the...
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When Alison Jones decided to try her luck on a reality TV show back in 2010, she could not have imagined where her life would take her – including training as a specialist GP with RVTS. She spoke with Patrick Daley. I grew up in Sydney – I was an inner west girl! I liked...
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