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info_outlineWelcome to this very special podcast episode where we discuss in-depth the recent Medical Journal of Australia supplement collection of five research articles highlighting the successes of the RVTS programme. I am joined by RVTS CEO Dr Pat Giddings and Assoc. Professor Belinda O’Sullivan from the University of Queensland who conducted the research that led to the publications.
This episode will be of interest to anyone concerned about General Practice rural workforce shortage, those wanting to know how to support GP registrars in rural and remote areas, the special ingredients required in a successful remote supervision model, the training and support of Overseas Trained doctors to gain GP fellowship and providing meaningful First Nations Cultural training and support for GP registrars.
This is a long episode, so grab your coffee or plug-in as you drive to and from work to hear the research findings detailing what has made RVTS so successful in achieving impressive workplace retention as well as fellowship success for the past, nearly 25 years.
Timestamps are noted below in case you want to fast forward to an area of special interest but I thoroughly recommend you taking the time to listen to the whole episode as there are many hidden gems.
Have a great day.
Dr Meryl Nicol
Time | Notes |
00.16 | Introductions |
1:41 | How did the publication come about? |
3:10 | How is RVTS different as a GP training provider? |
5:23 | Location-based training - benefits to communities and participants |
5:39 | 500 doctors to 350+ communities |
6:02 | Research results - reported benefits of communities and participants |
7:38 | Policy maker gains - Closing the Gap, Rural work force and Cruck review |
8:52 | Overseas trained doctors or IMG's and keys to success |
11:03 | Comfort |
11:42 | Confidence |
12:15 | Competence |
13:21 | Belonging and face to face workshops |
14:01 | Bonding |
15:25 | RVTS support, Overseas trained doctor satisfaction |
20:57 | RVTS supervision model |
25.32 | RVTS - how cost effective is it? |
29.12 | Retention years of return |
30.14 | Years of service in the community of RVTS registrars |
34.08 | Hidden costs of locums |
36.15 | 70% of registrars are inland not coastal |
37.53 | Targeted recruitment model - rural workforce solutions for remote and very remote locations |
46.56 | Contribution to First Nations Health and Reconciliation Action Plan |
49.48 | RVTS Reconciliation Action Plan |
52.21 | Cultural mentor research findings |
53.05 | Surprises for the evaluator -multilayered support |
55.22 | Cumulatively, NOT a small programme |
56.29 | Scalability |
57.41 | Best practice model for supporting doctors especially IMG's in resource-poor environments, |
58.26 | Transferable model to other disciplines |
58.47 | Making a difference |
59.25 | Wonderful to work with the team at UQ |
1.00.36 | Final comments from Assoc Prof Belinda O’Sullivan |
1.02.38 | Final thanks |
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