CPDdoctor is a non-profit organisation seeking to represent the CPD interests of Vocationally registered GPs who are not members of the RACGP or ACRRM |
CPDdoctor believes that by acting collectively, VR GPs who are not members of a College can improve their QI&CPD experience |
All enquiries to info@cpddoctor.org.au or call 03-9011-1616 |
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QI&CPD participant GPs who are not members of the College are levied $700 per annum by RACGP in order to maintain Vocational Registration Status. If one is to presume that members contribute the same amount out of their annual RACGP or ACRRM membership fee, the implied annual budget for GP QI&CPD in Australia is in the region of $17 million, plus whatever fees are raised from the Accredited Activity Providers and from associated activities such as Advertising. The calculation is based on DOH statistics which nominate 24,000 VR GPs during the nominated 2013 to 2014 period. This large but presumed figure just leads to a lot of questions: |
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As GPs we are encouraged to behave consistently and transparently, and the QI&CPD Program rightly sets rigorous requirements for both QI&CPD activity providers and participants. Is it unreasonable to request greater financial disclosure by RACGP in relation to its QI&CPD program, particularly given the College’s status as a ‘Charitable Tax Exempt Institution’ and the Program being the sole pathway to VR for non-member GPs? |
Michael Daly, President, CPDdoctor Inc August 2015 |