John Furler

John Furler

Graduate Research Topic

My GR project explored how social class influenced chronic disease care in general practice. My supervisors were Professor Doris Young and Marilys Guilleman from the School of Population Health.
Years: 2003 - 2007

What has happened in your career since you completed your GR?

Since I finished my GR project, I stayed on in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care with NHMRC Fellowship funding, working on trials of practice-based interventions to improve diabetes care. The emphasis was on a stronger role for practice nurses and enhanced technology to enable better treatment intensification. I had less focus on social class and equity. Now I’m a full time GP at North Richmond Community Health Centre.

What was the best thing about your GR?

The best thing about a GR project was the chance to think deeply about a topic that interested me. A great privilege and I learnt how many scholars had gone before me in this issue. In the end it really influenced my own clinical practice.

What is one piece of advice you would give to current GR students?

Simply enjoy your work and make the most of the opportunities. The Department of General Practice and Primary Care is a fantastic place to work and become part of the international network of GP and PC scholars. Try and contribute!