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Fact Sheet
The NSW Rural Generalist Training Program aims to build a sustainable medical workforce that meets the
healthcare needs of rural communities. The program is a supported pathway to a career as a GP providing
primary care in a rural community and advanced procedural services at the local health service.
Definition
A Rural Generalist is a medical practitioner who provides primary care to a rural community whilst being
credentialed at the local health service to provide procedural / advanced skills on their chosen speciality
(obstetrics and gynaecology and/or anaesthetics).
Position: Rural Generalist
Speciality: General Practice
Training pathway
Rural Generalist Trainees will receive an employment contract with the Local Health District (LHD) for the
time training in the hospital and a training agreement outlining activities for the length of the training
program, including options for further additional advanced skills training or Community General Practice
training.
• Entry from PGY2 - GP Vocational training
• PGY3 – Procedural / Advanced skills training (anaesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology)
• PGY4/5 – Community General Practice training and/or additional advanced skills training (emergency medicine, mental health, surgery, paediatrics)
• Credentialed to provide procedural services at a rural facility
• Fellowship FACRRM or FRACGP & FARGP
• Employment as GP / Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
The State-wide Director and Regional Directors of Training administer the program locally and work with
the Local Health Districts and Regional Training Providers (RTPs) to accredit speciality areas for
procedural / advanced skills training, to support the supervisors at the training posts, to monitor log books
and training progress and to assist individuals to meet learning objectives leading to certification as a Rural Generalist.
NSW Rural Generalist Training Program
Do you want …
• a career in medicine with variety and satisfaction?
• a rural lifestyle only minutes from your work?
• to practice across the range of General Practice from community to
hospital care?
The Trainee will be allocated a GP mentor and a hospital based clinical supervisor where procedural /
advanced skills training is undertaken and will work with the State-wide Director, Regional Directors and the
RTPs for the duration of the training agreement. Assistance will be given to identify employment
opportunities in a rural General Practice with VMO status at a rural health facility to provide procedural / advanced skills at the conclusion of the rural generalist training program.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible to apply for selection the candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Must be enrolled in or intending to enrol in a General Practice Education and Training Program (FACRRM or FRACGP and FARGP)
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Demonstrated commitment to rural practice and rural communities
Please note: An interest in advanced skills training in obstetrics and gynaecology and/or anaesthetics is a
requirement of the position.
How to apply
Information on how and when to apply for General Practice Education and Training (GPET) can be
accessed at www.gpet.com.au
Rural Generalist positions will be advertised as part of the annual Junior Medical Officer Recruitment
campaign. Information on recruitment dates and how to apply may be accessed at
www.health.nsw.gov.au/jmo
Number of trainees
15 training positions will be offered state-wide each year.
Trainee employment arrangements
While working in the NSW public health system Rural Generalist trainees will be employed under the Public
Hospital Medical Officers award.
Fellowship
Trainees completing the program will have successfully gained FACRRM or FRACGP + FARGP and be
credentialed to work as a GP in a General Practice as well as providing VMO services and procedural / advanced skills in a chosen speciality at a rural or regional hospital.
Further information
If you are interested in the Rural Generalist Training Program or would like to get more information please
register your interest at www.heti.nsw.gov.au or contact HETI Rural and Remote Portfolio, Senior Project
Officer Craig Shields at [email protected] , by telephone on 6361 4558 or Dr Richard Abbott,
Statewide Director of Training at [email protected] .
Disclaimer: This fact sheet is designed to provide you with general information on the Rural Generalist Training Program. This document is not
endorsed by either general practice training college (RACGP or ACRRM). If you require independent advice on the training curriculum and
fellowship requirements you should contact the colleges or a regional training provider.
Local Health
District (LHD)
Rural Training
Provider (RTP)
Telephone Contact
Web Site
Western NSW
Beyond Medical
Education
02 6334 4359
www.beyondmedical.com.au
Far West NSW
Mid North
Coast
North Coast GP
Training
02 6681 5711
www.ncgpt.org.au
Northern NSW
Murrumbidgee
Coast City Country
02 6923 5400
www.ccctraining.org
Southern NSW
Illawarra
Shoalhaven
Hunter New
England
GP Training Valley
to Coast
02 4968 6753
www.gptvtc.com.au/site
GP Synergy
02 9818 4433
www.gpsynergy.com.au
Statewide
Remote Vocational
Training Scheme
02 6057 3400
www.rvts.org.au
Australian College
Rural & Remote
Medicine
07 3105 8200
www.acrrm.org.au
If you are interested in a rewarding career in rural practice and
providing an expanded service to a rural community, either contact one
of the Regional Training Providers (above) or the HETI Rural and
Remote Portfolio Senior Project Officer, Craig Shields:
Locked Bag 6008
BLOOMFIELD, NSW 2800
Phone: 02 6361 4558
Email : [email protected]
www.heti.nsw.gov.au
Regional Training Providers
The NSW Rural Generalist Training Program (RGTP) is a four year program
with earliest entry at the Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2 year to align with entry
into general practice training. Interns, PGY 2, PGY 3 and PGY 4 trainees are
welcome to apply for entry into the program. Trainees applying in their PGY
2+ years can apply directly for advanced skills training positions. Lateral
entry to the program is possible if there are vacant advanced skills training
positions. The Program consists of the PGY2 hospital year, advanced skills
training year and two years of community general practice training.
Trainees must be enrolled in a general practice training program to meet the
RGTP requirements. Trainees may join the Australian General Practice
Training (AGPT), Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) or the
ACRRM Independent Pathway.
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HETI RG Funding
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Community GP Training
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Commonwealth
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