The University of Queensland plans to request for additional 30 Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for its Wide Bay REGIONAL AND Central Queensland Medical Pathways centred on home-grown workforce development.
Health Minister Yvette calls on the commonwealth government to fund for more placements of medical students to strengthen the health workforce.
The university notes the necessity of more medical students for the program for even GP distribution across the nation.
The Department of Health points out the problem on the lower number of students enrolling in general practice.
