Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators
Medical Educators dedicated to training in rural Australia
The Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators (FRAME) is committed to supporting and improving rural medical education in Australia. FRAME is the peak body representing Rural Clinical Schools and Regional Medical Schools funded through the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program.
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Rural medical training in Australia
Explore the locations below where medical students and doctors can train throughout Australia. You’ll find the information and contact details for Regional Training Hubs, Rural Clinical Schools, Regional Medical Schools and GP training organisations across Australia.
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University
Griffith University
School of Medicine and Dentistry, G40 Ian O'Connor Building, Gold Coast campus, Griffith University QLD
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Providing high-quality education and research to improve health outcomes for our local and global communities. The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and health care challenges in an ever-changing world. Our diverse student body benefits from the opportunity to study in state-of-the art facilities, and can select from degrees and courses across a wide range of disciplines spanning dentistry and oral health, First Peoples Health, medicine, paramedicine, and public health. From cutting edge research to the highest standards of clinical preparation and practice, Griffith will give you a fantastic foundation to your remarkable career. Our School has forged invaluable collaborations with a number of international institutions meaning research and expertise can be shared between organisations, ensuring students get the very best out of their learning experience.
University
Flinders University – NT
Tiwi NT 0810
fnt.cdureception@flinders.edu.au
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Flinders NT’s aim is to be a hub for innovative health research, education and workforce development in the Northern Territory. All activities are driven by our values which focus on long-term and short-term needs of the NT community.
Flinders NT delivers the Northern Territory Medical Program (NTMP), provides student placement and workforce capacity support through the Remote and Rural Interprofessional Placement Learning (RIPPL NT). Another key team is the Flinders NT Regional Training Hub, who in collaboration with stakeholders, is tasked to further develop capacity for NT medical specialist and rural generalist training thereby addressing workforce need. Flinders NT also encompasses the Centre for Remote Health which provides workforce development through postgraduate education (Remote Health Practice program), cultural awareness and other training and undertakes research, and the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health which focuses on capacity development of Indigenous leadership and the health workforce.
University
University of Wollongong
Northfields Ave Wollongong, NSW 2522 Australia
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
University
University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley WA 6009
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) Medical School brings together the brightest students, experienced clinicians and committed researchers to unlock the greatest health challenges of our day. The Medical School is an infinite source of teaching and learning for individuals who share our goal of delivering better health outcomes today and into the future. Medicine will continue to be a very human interaction. Our mission is to provide education, services and research that creates better health for the benefit of the Western Australian, Australian and international communities
The UWA Doctor of Medicine (MD) aims to produce graduates committed to the wellbeing of the patient, community and society as responsible, accountable, scholarly, capable and caring doctors. The course prepares graduates with the clinical and professional attributes required for successful internships and future training. It is supervised and delivered by acknowledged leaders in medical education and research, and carried out in laboratories, hospitals, on-campus and in the community at a patient level. The course is accredited by the Australian Medical Council and graduates are able to be registered for professional practice as a doctor.
University
University of Tasmania
Level 1, Medical Science 1, 17 Liverpool Street Hobart
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
The Tasmanian School of Medicine has a proud history of excellence in teaching and research for over 50 years. The School is also vitally important for the Tasmanian community, working closely with the local health system and providing medical, paramedic and postgraduate education to produce excellent practitioners and future health leaders.
The University of Tasmania’s medical program is one of Australia’s leading medical degrees, with high ratings for the quality of the learning experience as well as the capability of graduates as medical practitioners.
The Tasmanian School of Medicine benefits from many distinctive learning opportunities through innovation in teaching practice and being deeply embedded into the health system for clinical placements.
The School is committed to undertaking research of global significance, and capacity to become in engaged in research is a feature of all of our major degrees.
— James Vickers
Distinguished Professor and Head of the Tasmanian School of Medicine
University
University of Sydney
Camperdown NSW 2006
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Established in 1856, the University of Sydney School of Medicine has a long and proud history of providing outstanding healthcare education. After completing any bachelor’s degree students can apply for entry into the four-year postgraduate course.
Each year, the University of Sydney medical program accepts approximately 300 students from all over the world who pursue careers in clinical practice, research or public health. The course is closely aligned to, and guided by, Australia’s healthcare landscape as well as wider national and international health priorities.
Studying medicine at the University of Sydney provides an excellent training platform on which to build a career in medicine. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program ensures students are fully equipped with leadership capabilities, clinical skills and human understanding required to make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals and communities.
The University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine is unique among Australia’s leading universities in the breadth of health disciplines offered, providing a broad range of opportunities for professional and personal development and cross-disciplinary study.
University
University of Queensland
St Lucia QLD 4072
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
With two research intensive schools, medical education, and five hospital-based institutes and centres, the University of Queensland (UQ) are well positioned to link the pre-clinical and clinical sciences with population and global health.
Within UQ’s Faculty, we are teachers and we are researchers. We are students and we are staff. We are health professionals and together, we are united in our quest to make a global difference to health outcomes.
UQ ranks in the top 50 as measured by the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. The University also ranks 47 in the QS World University Rankings, 42 in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings, 66 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 54 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
University
University of Notre Dame
32 Mouat Street, Fremantle WA 6100
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
The University of Notre Dame embraces its responsibility to make a contribution to improving healthcare outcomes for all Australians. This commitment includes developing a better understanding of the needs of indigenous Australians, providing opportunities for students to experience rural and remote medicine and a curriculum which embeds bioethics, advocacy and social justice.
The School offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) program that has been fully accredited by the Australian Medical Council of Australia and is highly ranked by graduates in national surveys. Key features include a focus on small group teaching and problem-based learning, combined with rich clinical experiences across the entire program. At the heart of the program is a research stream that builds student capabilities over the four years and the School is encourages research at the Masters and PhD level.
The School also offers a Pre-Medicine Certificate, at an undergraduate level, and several postgraduate health education programs to assist health professionals to develop their capabilities as educators. These multimedia-rich programs are available online and through mobile devices and are supported by expert facilitators.
University
University of Newcastle
University Dr, Callaghan NSW 2308
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
The Joint Medical Program is delivered jointly by the University of Newcastle and the University of New England. Learning is problem-based, and supported by early and broad clinical experience. By graduation, students have the knowledge and skills for contemporary and emergent medical practice, and are ready to play a key role in shaping future health care for individuals and communities.
With support from local NSW health districts, you’ll have access to a greater range of tutors, electronic resources, library facilities and clinical experiences. You’ll learn from practising doctors with a variety of backgrounds in metropolitan and rural health care, as well as health professionals and tutors in related health and scientific fields.
You can study medicine in either a metropolitan or rural campus, with both locations offering an identical Joint Medical Program curriculum. Because we partner with clinical venues in metropolitan, regional and rural regions, you’ll gain the clinical experience you need to practise medicine anywhere in Australia.
The Joint Medical Program has graduated more than half of Australia’s Indigenous doctors – more than 95 doctors since 1985. Each year, up to 17 places are set aside for admission into the program for applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
You can choose to become involved in local community health projects, which are facilitated by our clinical partners during your clinical placements. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while investing in the health of the local community.
University
University of New South Wales
UNSW Sydney High St Kensington, NSW 2052
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
As one of the world’s top 50 medical faculties, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Medicine is building the future of healthcare. UNSW Medicine is backing medical research in the long term, recalibrating the way medicine is taught, scrutinising modern healthcare delivery and realising the potential of new technologies. In addition, by prioritising social equity and inclusion, UNSW Medicine is ensuring the future delivery of relevant, insightful healthcare to poorly-served Indigenous and rural communities.
UNSW Medicine’s unique undergraduate-entry MD (Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine) six-year program combines excellence in medical education with exceptional opportunities for students. Students learn alongside renowned clinicians and researchers and have the opportunity to connect and collaborate across the classroom and across the world via UNSW’s world-leading interactive medical education technology.
UNSW Medicine’s year-long Independent Learning Project is an Australian first, building the critical thinking and problem solving skills that give our graduates a competitive edge in forging high profile, globally mobile, clinical or research careers.
University
University of Melbourne
Melbourne Medical School Level 2 West, Medical Building (181) The University of Melbourne Victoria Australia 3010
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
As the first Australian professional entry masters level program, the University of Melbourne’s MD creates a new benchmark in 21st century medical education.
Designed for students who have completed their undergraduate studies and are committed to professional training, this unique MD recognises both the personal and professional development of each individual.
The degree delivers advanced clinical and academic training to ensure students are prepared for the challenges of a high quality medical internship.
As one of the world’s premier medical and research institutions, the Melbourne Medical School has strong partnerships with outstanding hospitals in the public and private sectors as well as some of Australia’s leading medical research institutes. Exciting new developments in the fields of cancer, neuroscience and infectious diseases will enrich the experience of our students.
University
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide South Australia 5005 Australia
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
University
Monash University
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Building 15, 27 Rainforest Walk Clayton campus
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Monash University’s internationally recognised medical training provides world class education in foundations of medicine such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Neurosciences, and clinical training in all disciplines including Medicine, Surgery, Women’s and Children’s Health, Mental Health, Primary Health and Rural Health. Available to both Australian and international students, our program is designed for those committed to professional training and academic excellence as well as personal and professional development.
University
James Cook University
1 James Cook Drive, Douglas QLD 4811
GP Training
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
James Cook University (JCU) is Australia’s most successful university in producing health professionals who go on to rural and regional careers.
JCU’s Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) is a regionally based program, with focus on serving the needs of underserved communities.
JCU recruits students from regional, rural and Indigenous communities or who have an interest in ‘going rural’. JCU MBBS students complete their entire degree outside of a metropolitan area, with their base locations in regional Queensland and every student undertaking multiple rural placements throughout their degree.
By selecting the right students and through providing all students with a rural training experience, JCU MBBS graduates are more likely to go onto and stay working in regional, rural and remote communities.
Students commence their MBBS degree in Townsville and throughout their degree they rotate through JCU’s rural medical schools based in Atherton, Cairns, Mackay, Mount Isa, Thursday Island and Townsville.
JCU’s MBBS program has one of the highest numbers of clinical placement hours in Australia. All of JCU MBBS students undertake a minimum of 20 weeks of rural placement, which they do in years two, four and six. In fifth year, students can also choose to undertake an elective rural placement. Throughout their rural placements, students will travel as far south as Sarina, north to Thursday Island, and out west to Cloncurry and Mount Isa, with some students completing their rural placement outside of this region.
University
Flinders University
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park SA 5042
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
The Flinders medical program is recognised internationally for its innovative curriculum that delivers outstanding clinical and academic training, integrating clinical medicine with a strong underpinning in biomedical science.
University
Deakin University
75 Pigdons Rd, Geelong VIC 3216
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Apply to the Doctor of Medicine with any undergraduate degree, and set yourself up for a range of rewarding careers, from general practice to pathology, paediatrics to surgery. Deakin University’s Doctor of Medicine has a unique focus on rural and regional medicine, Indigenous Health and patient-centred communication skills.
Want a medicine degree that enables you to enhance community health and wellbeing?
Deakin’s Doctor of Medicine takes you beyond the classroom to work with patients all across Victoria and beyond. You’ll learn how medicine is practised in rural areas, while building valuable relationships that kick start career growth once you graduate.
The course shines a light on Indigenous Health, and will help you broaden your perspective of clinical medicine to encompass public health, legal and ethical perspectives. Your study experience will allow you to advance the health and wellbeing of communities in Australia and beyond.
University
Curtin University
Curtin Medical School, Level 5, Building 410, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Curtin Medical School is the #1 in Australia in its field of study for teaching quality, learner engagement, learning resources and student support according to the 2021 Good Universities Guide. It is also the top WA university for overall experience and skills development. The CMS five-year, direct-entry medical degree is designed for school-leavers and is the only undergraduate entry program in Western Australia. The overall aim of the Curtin Medical School is to graduate doctors who are competent and ready to practice safely and effectively, with care and compassion for patients and their families.
Curtin Medical School graduates will have a strong foundation for further medical training and lifelong learning. Throughout the course, students will develop: an understanding of medical and scientific knowledge; communication and clinical skills; skills as a health advocate; an awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities to patients; and strategies to cope with the challenges of medicine. Graduates of the course will be well prepared to begin an internship and pursue further medical training in specialty fields. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS(Curtin), course has a strong emphasis on primary care to position graduates well for rural and remote practice, and outer suburban locations, where there is a shortage of doctors.
University
Australian National University
Australian National University, Florey Building 54 Mills Road, Acton ACT 2601
Regiona Training Hub
Rural Clinical Schools /
Regional Medical Schools
Rural Clinical Schools
Griffith University Rural Clinical School
Griffith University
School of Medicine and Dentistry, 190 Hume Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, in partnership with Rural Medical Education Australia (RMEA), are committed to training a fit-for-purpose regional, rural and remote health workforce. We strive to contribute to a future where the communities we serve can be confident of access to high-quality healthcare close to home. As part of our postgraduate Doctor of Medicine program, you have the option of undertaking your clinical placements during years 3 and 4 of study in healthcare facilities in a variety of rural settings in South East Queensland and the Burnett regions, including Toowoomba, Stanthorpe, Warwick, Dalby and Palm Island. Subsidised accommodation is available at many of the Rural sites, including Beaudesert, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Toowoomba, Kingaroy and Palm Island.
Rural Clinical Schools
York Peninsula
University of Adelaide
Kadina Medical Associates 3/77-79 Port Rd, Kadina SA 5554
Rural Clinical Schools
Whyalla and Roxby Downs
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide 9/11 Darling Terrace Whyalla SA 5600
Rural Clinical Schools
Port Pirie
University of Adelaide
The Terrace & Alexander Street, Port Pirie SA 5540
Rural Clinical Schools
Port Lincoln and Ceduna
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide –DRH 86 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606
Rural Clinical Schools
Port Augusta
The University of Adelaide - DRH 34 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta SA 5700
Rural Clinical Schools
Mount Gambier
University of Adelaide
155 Wireless Road West, Mount Gambier SA 5290
Rural Clinical Schools
Mount Barker
University of Adelaide
Level 1, 57 Wellington Road, Mount Barker SA 5251
Rural Clinical Schools
Broken Hill
University of Adelaide
259 Morgan St, Broken Hill NSW 2880 Broken Hill, NSW 2880
Rural Clinical Schools
Barossa
University of Adelaide
Barossa Valley PRCC 23 Railway Terrace, Nuriootpa SA 5355 Nuriootpa, SA 5355
Rural Clinical Schools
Thursday Island
James Cook University
86-88 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island QLD 4875
James Cook University’s Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) has a Research, Office, Conference and Staff Accommodation Facility on Thursday Island. JCU MBBS students can preference to undertake their Rural Placements on Thursday Island in years two, four and six. Placements range from 4 weeks for MBBS2 to 40 weeks in the case the case of our Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) for MBBS6. JCU/AITHM Thursday Island has 2 part time staff who manage the student experiences and the day to day activities for JCU in the region including our 2 student houses.
Rural Clinical Schools
Mount Isa
James Cook University
100 Joan Street, Mount Isa
James Cook University’s (JCU’s) Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health (MCRRH) is headquartered in Mount Isa with nodes in Cloncurry, Emerald, Longreach, Normanton and Weipa, where many of JCU’s MBBS students undertake placement throughout their degree in years two, four, five and six. Placements are available across the North West, Central West, Lower Gulf, Western Cape and Emerald and are facilitated through hospitals, primary health clinics, private practice, service learning programs, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations such as Gidgee Healing and remote area nurse led clinics.
Student placement in outback rural and remote Queensland exposes students to interprofessional practice, rural community life, culture and livelihoods, a potential future and training pipeline with a variety of specialties including general practice, rural generalist, retrieval medicine, occupational medicine, public health, Indigenous health, general medicine, general surgery, anaesthetics, obstetrics, paediatrics, oncology and palliative care, mental health and psychiatry. Low consultant-to-student ratio means more clinical opportunity, better access to clinical teaching and a wide variety of complex clinical presentations as well as telehealth and remote health services. GP training and Regional Training Hub staff provide valuable connections from undergraduate to intern to postgraduate training pathways.
Rural Clinical Schools
Mackay
James Cook University
JCU Mackay Clinical School Building K, Level 1 Mackay Base Hospital Bridge Road, Mackay QLD 4740
The Mackay Base Hospital is a contemporary 300 bed hospital which is large enough to provide a broad casemix, but small enough to allow students excellent access to consultant/registrar teaching and supervision. The high student to patient ratio provides a rich experiential learning environment. Enthusiastic clinical staff ensure students feel part of the clinical team, and their contributions are valued. Whilst the curriculum and rotation structure is the same as Townsville and Cairns Clinical Schools, there is a variety of placement opportunities including the Mackay Base Hospital, Mater Hospital, Mackay Rehabilitation Hospital, Community Services and General Practices. Students are allocated to small rotation groups of 6-7, which allows good access to procedural skills practise, teaching opportunities, and training equipment.
The student facilities at the Base Hospital are designed for the modern, high-tech student. There is 24/7 swipe-card access, free wifi, electronic attendance records, quiet study desks, spaces for group study, computer labs, and student lockers. The Mater JCU Clinical Training Centre also has modern spaces for study and tutorials that students utilise while on placements at the Mater Hospital.
With quite a multicultural background, you will find many different dining options within the area. From Indian, Asian, Greek and Italian you will be sure to find something to suit. The Mackay Harbour dining precinct is a lovely spot to spend a Sunday afternoon, enjoy a meal, a cool drink, and listen to local talent playing some tunes by the sea.
While in the area, a visit to Eungella – land of the clouds, is a must with its many walking trails through the rainforest and the possibility of spotting a Platypus in the local River. Over lunch at the Eungella Chalet, you can take in the view of the Pioneer Valley, on a clear day, you are able to see out over the Valley to the Mackay Harbour, 80 kilometres away. On the way you could also call in to Finch Hatton Gorge for a swim and grab a famous Pinnacle Pie from the Pinnacle Pub
The Whitsunday area is just a 1.5 hour drive up the road. Airlie Beach is a resort town and the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Take advantage of living in the area to visit one of the tropical islands and of course, Whitehaven Beach
In Mackay all Year 5 students are accommodated between 2 accommodation sites. We can offer rooms to some of the Year 6 students for their terms in Mackay, depending on the number of rooms left. Both sites offer a private, lockable room with shared kitchen, bathrooms and lounge area.
Rural Clinical Schools
Tablelands
James Cook University
Atherton Clinical School, Whitehouse, Atherton, 48-56 Jack Street, Atherton QLD 4883
James Cook University (JCU) has an education facility for JCU MBBS students based in Atherton known as “The Whitehouse”. JCU MBBS students have the option of undertaking a rural placement in the Tablelands in years two, four and six. JCU’s team on the Tablelands supports and coordinates medical students during their placement on the Tablelands, as well as coordinates all of JCU’s rural medical placements across Northern Queensland, including the management of our College’s rural accommodation network.
Rural Clinical Schools
Townsville
James Cook University
TUH: 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas, QLD 4814
clinicalschool-townsville@jcu.edu.au
Townsville Clinical School is located in the Townsville University Hospital and the Mater Private Hospital and Health Service which supports and delivers clinical training and placement for years 4, 5 and 6 in the MBBS program. Fourth year students rotate through a number of rotations including community, clinical placement, aged care facilities and specialised clinics. Fifth and sixth year curriculum covers Surgery, Medicine, General Practice, Mental Health, Reproductive and Neonatal Health and Child & Adolescents Health and Emergency Department under the supervision of senior consultants and registrars, all of whom provide excellent learning opportunities and support.
Townsville Clinical School supports the training continuum by facilitating student interest groups linking students with junior doctors and registrars including Medicine Interest Network Townsville (MINT), Surgical Interest Group (SIG) and Psychology Interest Forum (PIF).
Rural Clinical Schools
Cairns
James Cook University
Cairns Clinical School, Cairns Hospital, 165 The Esplanade, Cairns, Queensland 4870
James Cook University’s (JCU) Cairns Rural Clinical School is located at the Cairns Hospital which supports clinical training in years four, five and six of the MBBS program.
In Cairns, students will be at the frontline of health in the Cape York, Torres Strait and Hinterland districts. This provides the opportunity to study and observe a range of tropical and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues not seen elsewhere in the country. The Cairns Hospital is the referral centre for Far North Queensland and all major health specialties have units in the hospital, plus a range of outreach specialist services.
Students in Cairns participate in rotations at the Cairns Hospital and the Cairns Private hospital as well as smaller regional hospitals within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Health service area whilst on their rural placements. A brand new state of the art City Campus provides a Clinical Skills laboratory for fourth year students, study areas and high tech teaching spaces. Their course also includes placements to community health centres, aged care facilities and specialised clinics. Years five and six students experience a range of different rotations across the hospital network under the excellent supervision of senior consultants and registrars, all of whom provide excellent learning opportunities across the diverse population that make the region their home as well as international tourists and retirees who are frequent visitors. These enriched experiences across a wide spectrum of the population provide a wonderful grounding for the future graduate.
Rural Clinical Schools
Warren Blackwood (combined site with Bridgetown and Manjimup)
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
173 Hampton Street, Bridgetown
The Warren-Blackwood RCSWA office is located on Bridgetown’s main street, nestled between lovely cafes and the memorial park. The office is accessible 24hr a day and has internet, VC equipment and study rooms. Accommodation is a spacious fully furnished 4 bedroom house which sits on an acre, overlooking the Bridgetown agricultural show ground.
The Bridgetown hospital is a 1 min walk from the house and the office is only a km away. Students at this placement will service Bridgetown, Boyup Brook, Balingup and Manjimup all within a 20 min drive. They will have access to 5 General Practices, Community Health, Aboriginal Health and 3 District Hospitals which between them cover obstetrics, emergency medicine, anaesthetics and an array of regular surgical lists with visiting specialist. Find out more about Warren-Blackwood placements by contacting warrenblackwood@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Broken Hill
University of Wollongong
Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. Corrindah Ct. Broken Hill, NSW 2880
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Murwillumbah
University of Wollongong
North Coast University Centre for Rural Health. Murwillumbah Hospital, Ewing Street Murwillumbah NSW 2484
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Lismore
University of Wollongong
North Coast University Centre for Rural Health. 61 Uralba St Lismore NSW 2480
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Grafton
University of Wollongong
Grafton Base Hospital, Arthur Street Grafton, 2460
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Murrumbidgee
University of Wollongong
Murrumbidgee Clinical Teaching and Learning Centre (St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith, 41-45 Animoo Road Griffith, NSW 2680
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Mudgee
University of Wollongong
Corner Meares and Lewis Streets, MUDGEE New South Wales 2850
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Forbes
University of Wollongong
Lot 1, Elgin Street, Forbes New South Wales 2871
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Southern Highlands
University of Wollongong
Bowral and District Hospital, 103 Bowral Street, Bowral NSW 2576
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Milton
University of Wollongong
106 Princes Highway, Milton New South Wales 2538
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Nowra
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong, Shoalhaven Campus, George Evans Road, Mundamia 2540
The University of Wollongong’s Graduate Medicine (GM) aims to graduate excellent medical practitioners with a commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based, reflective and cost-effective medical practice, who have the capacity and desire to contribute to the enhancement of health care for persons in all geographic settings but particularly in regional, rural and remote communities.
Closing the gap on Indigenous health and social outcomes is a priority and GM aims to produce culturally safe medical practitioners.
The medical curriculum covers a diversity of content, encompassing biological and social sciences, clinical medicine, law, ethics, research and critical analysis, and personal and professional development. This provides a variety of opportunities for involvement in curriculum delivery for academic staff working alone and in interdisciplinary teams.
The University of Wollongong’s MD program is delivered primarily on two campuses located in Wollongong and Shoalhaven, as well as in numerous rural clinical school sites throughout NSW.
Rural Clinical Schools
Port Headland
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
8/2 Byass Street, South Hedland WA 6722
The RCSWA’s office is located in South Hedland, which is walking distance from the hospital. Student housing is opposite the racecourse in two adjacent, modern three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouses.
Port Hedland Regional Hospital provides 50 acute beds catering for medical, surgical, paediatric, and obstetrics and gynaecology. There are about 300 deliveries per year. Attached to the hospital is Yulanya, offering up to 25 beds. The hospital has eight full-time GPs, two registrars, two interns and seven resident specialists. There are three GP practices in town. Resident specialists include a general surgeon, radiologist, anaesthetist, two physicians, a paediatrician and an obstetrician/gynaecologist. Find out more about Port Hedland placements by contacting porthedland@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Northam
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
104 Wellington Street, Northam WA 6401
The RCSWA’s student residence in Northam is located within walking distance of the main street. A four-bedroom spacious house, it comes fully equipped and with internet. The RCSWA works closely with Northam Hospital as well as general practitioners and medical specialists in the regions close to Northam and Toodyay. Primary health services such as Aboriginal health and aged care are provided, and specialists often visit Northam. Find out more about Northam placements by contacting northam@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Narrogin
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
43-55 Williams Road, Narrogin WA 6312
The RCSWA administrative and teaching centre provides a modern space for lectures, tutorials, private study and recreation. Students can access the office facilities 24 hours a day.
Accommodation is located near the rear of the Narrogin Hospital and town centre. The house has five bedrooms (two with ensuites), a study, internet and is fully furnished and equipped. It’s possible to get around Narrogin without a vehicle by making use of available bicycles, however there is ample parking should students decide to drive. Narrogin Hospital services its immediate residents as well as the surrounding towns. A modern facility, it has an emergency department, obstetrics unit, paediatric unit, acute surgical/medical/psych unit, day surgery unit, and a cancer support and palliative care unit.
Narrogin has two general practices employing 12 GPs with skills in anaesthetics and obstetrics. Find out more about Narrogin placements by contacting narrogin@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Kununurra
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
112a Coolibah Drive, Kununurra WA 6743
Kununurra’s population consists of a high percentage of young Aboriginal adults. A Kununurra placement gives students the opportunity to see a diverse range of patients, and they may find themselves the very first person to assess them. Students have 24-hour access to the RCSWA administrative and teaching centre for the use of office facilities, the library and video-conferencing equipment.
Accommodation is a 10-minute drive from the office and town centre. The home is new, with four bedrooms, air-conditioning, internet and regular garden maintenance. Kununurra District Hospital provides emergency, inpatient, obstetric, and some primary healthcare, whilst the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) provides most primary healthcare services. Most specialists visit both centres, and both centres provide outlying clinics which students are encouraged to attend. Find out more about Kununurra placements email kununurra@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Karratha
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
66 Welcome Road, Karratha WA 6714
The RCSWA’s Karratha office is located close to the town centre, providing 24-hour access to simulation equipment, IT and office facilities. Students stay at a fully equipped five-bedroom house, a five-minute drive from Nickol Bay Hospital. Nickol Bay Hospital, Sonic Health Plus and Karratha Medical Centre service the area and provide training opportunities to students. Students may also travel to Onslow Hospital, Wickham Primary Health Centre, and Mawarnkarra Aboriginal Medical Service at Roebourne. Students in Karratha can gain clinical experience in accident and emergency, surgical, maternity and general medicine. Specialists visit often to provide outpatient services. Find out more about Karratha placements by contacting karratha@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Geraldton
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
A Frame, 167 Fitzgerald Street, Geraldton WA 6530
Geraldton features three student units and one/two houses close to the Geraldton Regional Hospital. There are 42 private practitioners in Geraldton, four employed by the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, most of whom are involved in teaching students. There are also around 37 visiting specialists per month who happily dedicate their time to conducting tutorials and allowing students to attend their clinics. St John of God Hospital, allied health services and Geraldton Regional Hospital provide students with a range of learning opportunities in emergency, surgical, paediatrics, maternity, gynaecological, psychiatric, vascular surgery, chemotherapy, renal dialysis, palliative and anaesthetic care. Find out more about Geraldton placements by contacting geraldton@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Esperance
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
90 Dempster Street, Esperance WA 6450
The RCWA’s student house is a four-minute walk from Esperance District Hospital, the town centre, and a large sporting complex. The hospital provides 40 beds for emergency, obstetrics, general, surgical, palliative, paediatric and psychiatric admissions. Local GPs are spread across four practices, teaching and mentoring RCSWA students in a range of skills including anaesthetics, surgery and obstetrics. There are also regular visiting specialists to Esperance. Find out more about Esperance placements by contacting esperance@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Derby
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
149 Loch Street, Derby WA 6728
Derby is a town of about 4500 people, half of whom are Indigenous Australians representing three different language groups. Located 2354km north of Perth, Derby Regional Hospital caters to local residents and surrounding areas with emergency, maternity, surgical and paediatric care. We provide a four-bedroom, fully furnished house for students, which is located close to the hospital. The Derby Aboriginal Health Services (DAHS) runs preventative and public health programs, including maternal and child health, women’s health, chronic disease and sexual health. Derby Regional Hospital, DAHS and The Royal Flying Doctor Service run clinics in remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley and beyond. Medical staff and students visit these communities to participate in the clinics. Find out more about Derby placements by contacting derby@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Carnarvon
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
Unit 14/12 Robinson Street, Carnarvon WA 6701
Students in Carnarvon have 24-hour access for the use of IT equipment and video-conferencing facilities. The student house is a 10-minute walk to the town centre. Carnarvon Regional Hospital is staffed by six District Medical Officers and a Senior Medical Officer who provide 24-hour emergency, anaesthetic and obstetric cover. A range of specialists visit on a regular basis. Carnarvon Medical Centre and Aboriginal Medical Services are located within walking distance from the hospital. Find out more about Carnarvon placements by contacting carnarvon@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Busselton
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
76 Gale Street, Busselton WA 6280
The RCWA has two four-bedroom, fully furnished and equipped student houses available in Busselton, five kilometres from the town centre. Students placed in Busselton are required to travel between Margaret River, Dunsborough and Bunbury so will need to have their own transport. Students spend five sessions per week rotating through the Busselton District Hospital or one of six practices located in the surrounding regions. Busselton District Hospital provides emergency, day surgery, a hospice, renal dialysis, radiology, anaesthetics, two theatres and two birth suites. Find out more about Busselton placements by contacting busselton@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Bunbury
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
Building 3, Edith Cowan University, Robertson Drive, Bunbury WA 6230
Students live in three four-bedroom homes in College Grove, Bunbury, a five-minute walk to the South West Health Campus, and seven kilometres from the town centre.
Both public and private hospitals in Bunbury are located at the South West Health Campus, sharing an emergency department. The St John of God Medical Centre features suites for radiology, pathology and for local and visiting specialists.
Bunbury Regional Hospital has 103 inpatient beds consisting of six wards: surgical, acute psychiatric, medical, maternity, paediatrics, and a high dependency unit. There is also a Primary Health Division providing physiotherapy, speech pathology, incontinence care, occupational therapy, dietetics, diabetes care and social work. St John of God Health Care offers 120 beds for maternity, surgery, oncology, renal care and palliative care. Find out more about Bunbury placements by contacting bunbury@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Broome
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
12 Napier Terrace, Broome WA 6725
Broome is one of the most popular placements, and serves as a gateway to the Kimberley region. The RCSWA’s Broome office is co-located with the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS). Students stay at one of two fully furnished, four-bedroom houses 8 kilometres from the hospital and 6 kilometres from the office and town.
Broome Hospital has 36 beds, including six nursing home beds. It caters for medical, surgical, paediatric and maternity services, as well as emergency care. Local specialists are on hand to mentor students, with other specialists visiting often.
KAMS provides a teaching campus for Aboriginal health workers and medical students, as well as a 10 station haemodialysis unit as part of the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service.
There are two private practices in Broome, as well as hospital GPs and GP registrars. Broome has a resident general surgeon, physician, psychiatric registrar, psychiatrists, as well as obstetric and anaesthetic specialists.
Find out more about Broome placements by emailing broome@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Albany
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
RCSWA Albany, 35 Stirling Terrace, Albany WA 6330
The RCSWA’s Albany office is in the town centre within the UWA Science Building of the Albany campus. Two comfortable and fully furnished student houses are located close to the campus and a six-minute drive from town.The new Albany Health Campus provides health services to more than 55,000 Great Southern residents. Specialists and units include general surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics, psychiatrists and more. Find out more about Albany placements by emailing albany@rcswa.edu.au.
Rural Clinical Schools
Kalgoorlie
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
UWA Science Building, 31 Stirling Terrace, Albany WA 6330
The Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA) helps rural communities sustain a locally trained and loyal medical workforce by placing medical students in country regions. Under the program, students gain valuable hands-on experience, enjoy close mentoring and are more likely to return to rural towns after they graduate.
The RCSWA offers placements in 15 rural towns between Kununurra and Esperance, and more than 106 students a year are selected to spend their penultimate year of study in these locations. Students work in small teams with local academic staff, doctors, medical professionals and mentors, and in health services including paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine, Indigenous health and general practice.
The RCSWA aims to drive a larger presence of doctors into country towns that face health and medical welfare challenges, while giving student doctors the chance to learn from real-life experiences. Peer-reviewed research shows students who undertake an RCSWA placement are four times more likely to return to work in the country compared to others.
The RCSWA program is a professional and personal enrichment opportunity. It is a year-long program undertaken in the second last year of the medical degree with students from the University of WA, Notre Dame University –School of Medicine and Curtin University. Students are placed at one of 15 sites around the state.
Rural Clinical Schools
Mersey
University of Tasmania
Rural Clinical School (Mersey), Corridor 2C, Mersey Community Hospital, Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Tasmania
rural.clinical.school@utas.edu.au
The Rural Clinical School’s Mersey campus is located within the Mersey Community Hospital in the idyllic North-West town of Latrobe. Students have trained at the site since 2006, with the RCS occupying a section of the second level. The Mersey campus serves the teaching and learning needs of medical students, junior doctors, postgraduate students and a wide range of health professionals and students in the region.
Rural Clinical Schools
Burnie
University of Tasmania
Rural Clinical School (Burnie), Hospitals' campus, Brickport Road, Burnie, Tasmania
rural.clinical.school@utas.edu.au
The Rural Clinical School is one of three University of Tasmania sites that train 4th and 5th Year Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) medical students. Our school is located across two campuses which can be found at the North-West Regional Hospital in Burnie and within the Mersey Community Hospital in Latrobe.
The Burnie campus is located between the North-West Private Hospital and North-West Regional Hospital, the Burnie campus is the main site for students and staff and where the majority of our academic programs are delivered.
In addition to training future doctors, we also support nursing, pharmacy, clinical psychology and other allied health students who are studying here.
Rural Clinical Schools
Orange
University of Sydney
Audley Clinic, Cnr Acacia Way & Canobolas Drive, 1502 Forest Road, Orange, NSW, 2800
University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health was established in 2001 and has campuses in Dubbo and Orange New South Wales. University of Sydney medical students can complete the third or fourth year of their medical degree at the School of Rural Health, with some limited two-year placements available. The School of Rural Health campuses have state-of-the-art training and study facilities, including simulation labs and teaching spaces, and offer students modern accommodation with a range of lifestyle amenities. To deliver high-quality clinical experiences, the School of Rural Health combines a network of medical facilities, public and private hospitals, general practices and private specialists. Students who attend the School of Rural Health not only gain a world-class medical education, but also the aptitude, knowledge and skills to practice in rural and remote Australia.
Rural Clinical Schools
Dubbo
University of Sydney
School of Rural Health, 11 Moran Drive, Dubbo NSW 2830
University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health was established in 2001 and has campuses in Dubbo and Orange New South Wales. University of Sydney medical students can complete the third or fourth year of their medical degree at the School of Rural Health, with some limited two-year placements available. The School of Rural Health campuses have state-of-the-art training and study facilities, including simulation labs and teaching spaces, and offer students modern accommodation with a range of lifestyle amenities. To deliver high-quality clinical experiences, the School of Rural Health combines a network of medical facilities, public and private hospitals, general practices and private specialists. Students who attend the School of Rural Health not only gain a world-class medical education, but also the aptitude, knowledge and skills to practice in rural and remote Australia.
Rural Clinical Schools
Bundaberg
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School Bourbong Street Bundaberg QLD 4670
Bundy, as it’s affectionately known, is a thriving regional centre roughly 360 km north of Brisbane. The region is home to some 100,000 people. The traditional owners of the land are the Taribelang Bunda and Gurang Gurang People.
The Bundaberg region is famous for its natural attractions – turtles, whales, manta rays, beaches, rivers, gorges and the Great Barrier Reef, which starts here. Bundy is perhaps best known for its breweries and distilleries, and the sugarcane and fresh produce that inspired them.
Residential accommodation is available to students in a modern unit complex owned and managed by Univeristy of Queensland.
The complex comprises four three-bedroom and four two-bedroom units opening onto a central courtyard. All units are fully furnished and feature private study spaces, internet access, fans and airconditioning.
The complex is centrally located within walking distance of the main teaching hospitals and practices.
Rural Clinical Schools
Hervey Bay
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School 2-4 Medical Place Urraween QLD 4655
Situated around 300 km north of Brisbane, Hervey Bay is a lively and modern regional centre with a welcoming atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle. The town has a permanent population of around 55,000. Tourism swells this number, particularly come whale season from July to November.
Hervey Bay is famous as the whale watching capital of Australia, and is a popular gateway to the largest sand island in the world and heritage-listed K’gari (Fraser Island). As a tourism hub, Hervey Bay offers a wealth of services and attractions.
Hervey Bay’s neighbour city is the historical town of Maryborough, with a population of 27,000. Together they form part of the area known as the Fraser Coast.
The traditional custodians of the region are the Butchulla People.
Residential accommodation is available to Hervey Bay RCS students at two townhouse complexes owned and managed by the University.
• Kawungan has two x four bedroom townhouses.
• Point Vernon has two x three bedroom townhouses.
Rural Clinical Schools
Rockhampton
University of Queensland
Cnr Cambridge & Canning Street, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700
Rockhampton is a major centre for the Central Queensland Region. It’s situated on the Fitzroy River, roughly 600 km from Brisbane. The town services a population of more than 80,000 people. The traditional custodians of the land are the Darumbal People.
Rocky, as it’s fondly known, is a lively blend of history, country charm and local industry. The town is a popular hub for travellers, with the region well known for its rugged landscape and natural attractions. The Heritage-Listed Rockhampton Botanic Gardens are among the largest regional gardens in Australia. The nearby coastal town of Yeppoon is a popular getaway for locals.
A residential complex provides townhouse and studio-style accommodation for up to 30 students. All units are fully furnished and feature private study spaces and internet access.
The centre also comprises a common room and teaching and learning facilities. The complex is centrally located within walking distance of the main teaching hospitals and practices.
Rural Clinical Schools
Toowoomba
University of Queensland
152 West St, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
Toowoomba is roughly 125 km west of Brisbane. It sits atop the Great Dividing Range, at a comfortable 700 metres above sea level. Toowoomba is a dynamic regional town with a population of more than 100,000 people. As the main centre for the Darling Downs Region, it’s a hub for industry, commerce, education and health. The traditional custodians of the land are the Giabal and Jarowair Peoples.
Known as the Garden City, Toowoomba enjoys four distinct seasons. The town has a rich heritage and lively culture, playing host to numerous major cultural and sporting events throughout the year. It’s also the perfect place to sample the region’s abundant local produce.
Residential accommodation is available to Toowoomba RCS students at several locations.
• The James Street complex comprises one three-bedroom and ten two-bedroom units, and is situated 200 metres from UQRCS.
• The Buckland Street complex features four detached three-bedroom townhouses, and is approximately 1.5 km from UQRCS.
• Private leased accommodation at various locations, if required.
All units are fully furnished and feature private study spaces and internet access.
Rural Clinical Schools
Wagga Wagga
University of Notre Dame
40 Hardy Avenue Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
The Wagga Wagga Rural Clinical School opened in June 2011 in the grounds of Calvary Health Care Riverina, providing office space for staff, a tutorial room, a small library and computer work stations for students.
On 4 August 2014, a standalone, purpose built clinical school building was officially opened. The new building was part of a project funded by the Commonwealth Government under a Rural Clinical Schools funding grant.
The new Clinical School building is comprised of tutorial rooms, consulting suites, academic and staff offices, a lecture theatre, student common room and staff facilities. The clinical school provides teaching facilities for students in both the third and final years of the School’s medical program.
Rural Clinical Schools
Tamworth (Peel)
University of Newcastle
Tamworth Education Centre (TEC) 114-148 Johnston Street Tamworth NSW 2340
The Tamworth region covers 9,653.25 square kilometres, with a population of over 58,000. From the Nandewar Range north of Barraba, to the head of the Peel River and the Great Dividing Range, Tamworth Region is one of the most progressive and exciting places in inland Australia. It combines country living with city style, history, sport and culture. The region is about three times the size of Sydney basin or the same area as Lake Eyre.
Tamworth is the major business centre of the North West and New England Region of NSW. The City of Tamworth covers 184 sq km and is home to over 50,000 people. It is widely known as the Country Music Capital of Australia, and attracts some 50,000 visitors every January to the festival. Throughout the year Tamworth thrives with cultural activities offering Art Galleries, Museums, a Conservatorium of Music, Libraries and the Capitol Theatre Tamworth. In 2008, Tamworth opened its doors to a $30 million world-class Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) which now attracts some of Australia’s most action packed equine events.
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital provides 265 beds with a 24 hour Emergency Department, high level Surgical and Medical services, including a Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation laboratory, Burns Unit, Rehabilitation services (including Brain Injury), a Diabetes Centre, Banksia Mental Health Unit, Renal services, Oncology, Radiology and Pathology. Tamworth Community Health Centre is located adjacent to the hospital, providing access to a range of community health services.
Rural Clinical Schools
Armidale (Tablelands)
University of Newcastle
Tablelands Clinical School (TCS) 110 Butler Street Armidale NSW 2350
High on the Northern Tablelands, Armidale is the most cosmopolitan NSW city outside Sydney catering for 25,000 citizens of 53 different nationalities. Armidale, with its unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational and natural beauty is a city offering diversity. Armidale is situated half way between Sydney and Brisbane and only two hours from the coast, it enjoys a warm summer, tones of amber during the autumn, a crisp winter and an exhilarating spring.
New England High Country boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. Canyoning, mountain biking, birdwatching, trout fishing and other outdoor adventures take on an exciting new dimension up high. Discover the galleries, museums, fine food and wine.
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital provides for all types of medical services including medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, geriatrics and accident and emergency as well as outpatient clinics. Ancillary services include radiology, pathology, occupational therapy and speech therapy, social work, physiotherapy and pharmacy.
Rural Clinical Schools
Taree (Manning)
University of Newcastle
Manning Education Centre (MEC) 69 High Street Taree NSW 2430
Taree is on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, less than 4 hours north of Sydney, 2 hours north of Newcastle and 1 hour south of Port Macquarie. The Local Government Area of Greater Taree encompasses an area of 3,752 sq km and a population of approximately 48,000 residents.
From the centre of Taree on the Manning River, you can visit beautiful coastal towns showcasing white sand beaches or quaint inland villages with their bustling markets and friendly locals. Swim, surf or fish your way across our 45 kilometers of pristine coastline and freshwater streams. Eat at one of the award winning cafes and restaurants, shop at one of our colourful local market, or watch whales and dolphins from the historic location of the Crowdy Head lighthouse.
Manning Rural Referral Hospital has specialist wards/units for surgery, day surgery, general medicine, critical care, obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency services, oncology, palliative care, rehabilitation, high dependency and mental health. Departments include Radiology, Ultrasound, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, ECG and Discharge Planning. Co-located with the hospital is the Taree Community Health Centre, Public Dental Clinic, Mental Health Service and Drug and Alcohol Service.
Rural Clinical Schools
Wagga Wagga
University of New South Wales
Harvey House, Docker Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650
In 2020 the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Rural Clinical School celebrated its 20th year of providing a world-class medical education to rural students.
The UNSW’s Wagga Wagga campus is the school’s original campus and currently teaches years 3 – 6 (Phase 2 and 3) of the Medicine course. From 2021, the full 6-year course, years 1 – 6 is proposed to be offered at the UNSW’s Wagga campus providing significant opportunities for rural students in the local community and surrounding areas within the Murrumbidgee – Riverina areas wanting to study medicine. The student experience is embedded in professional relationships and teaching within an expert and diverse local medical community.
Students in Wagga Wagga have fantastic opportunities to learn and contribute to medical care in a rural – regional environment, and also gain experience through placements at surrounding smaller centres to develop skills and understanding of the local health needs in outlying rural and remote communities.
The UNSW Rural Clinical School Wagga Wagga campus teaches Years 3 – 6 (Ph 2 & 3) of the UNSW Medicine program with approximately 60 fulltime long-term students.
Rural Clinical Schools
Port Macquarie
University of New South Wales
26 Highfields Circuit, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Rural Clinical School campus in Port Macquarie opened in 2002 and was located within Port Macquarie Base Hospital. In 2007, the current campus was built and a state-of-the-art medical education and training facility including lecture and tutorial spaces, video conferencing, skills laboratories, computer and tutorial rooms opened adjoining the Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
Student growth continued and 2012 saw the construction of a multi-million dollar extension showcasing improvements to the student and teaching environment including a 110-seat lecture theatre, Simulated Learning Environment and Student Recreation and Passive Learning space. Supported by the Commonwealth Government, a further expansion in 2015 saw the construction of the $20m Shared Health Research and Education Centre alongside the current campus and purpose built to deliver Year 1 and 2 (Phase 1) of the medicine program. In 2017, UNSW became the first Go8 University to offer the full 6-year undergraduate medicine course outside of a metropolitan centre at the Port Macquarie campus.
There is an extensive and varied medical workforce in Port Macquarie with over 100 general practitioners supported by over 70 specialists covering all major disciplines. Port Macquarie has many Community Health Clinics and two modern hospitals, which are extensively equipped providing students a tremendous clinical training experience.
The UNSW Rural Clinical School Port Macquarie campus teaches Years 1 – 6 (Ph 1, 2 & 3) of the UNSW Medicine program with approximately 110 fulltime long-term students.
Rural Clinical Schools
Griffith
University of New South Wales
30 Noorebar Ave, Griffith, NSW, 2680
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Rural Clinical School campus in Griffith opened in 2013. Griffith is commonly referred to as the “oasis in the desert” with a population of approximately 26,000. With a very diverse blend of cultures, Griffith boasts some of the best food and wine industry offerings in the country. Located across the road from the hospital, medical students receive a variety of clinical opportunities and can also gain experience in smaller remote centres. The UNSW Rural Clinical School Griffith campus teaches Years 3 – 4 (Ph 2) of the UNSW Medicine program with both long-term and short-term placement students.
Rural Clinical Schools
Coffs Harbour
University of New South Wales
Coffs Harbour Health Campus, 345 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Rural Clinical School campus in Coffs Harbour opened in 2001. A purpose-built state-of-the-art facility was opened in 2005, and a further substantial extension was completed in 2012 at a cost of nearly $2 million. The campus has two large lecture theatres, an extensive skills laboratory with simulation capabilities, a computer laboratory, several tutorial rooms, three well equipped consulting rooms, a number of academic offices, a Research/ILP office, a large academic and student common room with adjoining kitchen and an administrative suite. The UNSW Rural Clinical School Coffs Harbour campus teaches Years 3 – 6 (Ph 2 & 3) of the UNSW Medicine program with approximately 60 fulltime long-term students
Rural Clinical Schools
Albury Wodonga
University of New South Wales
559 East Street, Albury, NSW, 2640
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Rural Clinical School campus in Albury Wodonga opened in 2000. In 2007, a new state-of-the-art campus was built to accommodate the rapidly growing staff and student population and in 2012, a multi-million dollar extension was completed including more tutorial rooms, significant upgrades to simulation areas as well as student common and staff work and areas. In 2019, the clinical skills area was upgraded.
UNSW’s modern campus provides students with all the amenities necessary making campus life and their learning experience enjoyable and delivered with a rural flavour. Smaller group numbers provides engaging and interactive learning opportunities and valuable professional relationships with clinical, academic and professional and technical staff.
The UNSW Rural Clinical School Albury-Wodonga campus teaches Years 3 – 6 (Ph 2 & 3)
of the UNSW Medicine program with approximately 60 fulltime long-term students.
Rural Clinical Schools
Ballarat
University of Melbourne
806 Mair St, Ballarat VIC 3350
The University of Melbourne’s Ballarat campus of the Rural Clinical School (‘Dunvegan’) is adjacent to Ballarat Health Service (BHS) – Victoria’s second largest regional health service. BHS provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist care across key medical and healthcare disciplines including Acute Care, Sub-Acute Care, Residential Aged Care Services, Community Care, Psychiatric Services, Dental Services and Rehabilitation Services.
Ballarat offers the best of both worlds for students – its proximity to Melbourne makes it close enough for frequent weekends home, and visits from family and friends. It’s also large enough that the hospital covers all the ‘bread and butter’ medicine medical students need to thrive. At the same time, the country attitude means that clinicians are approachable, friendly, and happy to go the extra mile to help and teach students.
Rural Clinical Schools
Bendigo
University of Melbourne
100 Barnard St, Bendigo VIC 3550
The University of Melbourne’s Bendigo Rural Clinical School students attend tutorials and other teaching sessions at the Monash University Bendigo Regional Clinical School which is located on site at Bendigo Health.
Students are integrated into the Monash University Regional Clinical School and study alongside Monash University students. Students receive a combination of Monash and Melbourne University tutorials that fully covers the Melbourne curriculum. Timetabling is done on site by Monash University in conjunction with the Melbourne University Sub-Dean and professional staff.
Students benefit from regular tutorials from visiting specialists from Melbourne and one on one bedside teaching. Students have access to the Clinical Skills Laboratory and high fidelity simulation equipment at the clinical school. Although not an exclusive Melbourne University site, students placed at Bendigo have the full support of the Rural Clinical School and an onsite Melbourne University Sub Dean.
Rural Clinical Schools
Shepparton
University of Melbourne
49 Graham St, Shepparton VIC 3630
The University of Melbourne’s Shepparton campus of the Rural Clinical School (RCS) is adjacent to Goulburn Valley Health (GV Health). GV Health is an acute and extended care facility which provides Surgical, Medical, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. It has two smaller sites at Rushworth and Tatura with acute and aged care beds. GV Health provides community services that complement its inpatient role, such as Hospital in the Home (HitH), diabetes education, continence and aged care assessment, home based nursing and allied health. Students have the constant support of dedicated Clinical Education Facilitators (CEFs) in the medical, surgical and emergency departments at GV Health and access to the Clinical Skills Lab with its high fidelity simulation equipment. Small group sizes create opportunities for one on one interaction with clinicians and the development of meaningful relationships between students and clinicians.
Rural Clinical Schools
Wangaratta
University of Melbourne
Dixon St, Wangaratta VIC 3677
The University of Melbourne’s Wangaratta campus of the Rural Clinical School (The Chalet) is adjacent to Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW). NHW acts as a regional referral hospital for more complex patients from Bright, Mansfield, Beechworth, Myrtleford, Yarrawonga, Euroa, Benalla and Chiltern. Diagnostic services are provided on site through the Radiology, Pathology and Nuclear Medicine departments. Other integrated healthcare services are provided such as; Acute, Sub-Acute, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Special Care Neonatal, Critical Care, Dialysis, Day Stay, Oncology, Adult Psychiatry, Aged Care, Allied Health, and a wide range of community based programs. Ideally located to take advantage of the cold weather, Wangaratta is the perfect option for those of you who want to enjoy the snow season. Only 1.5 hours from Mt Buffalo and 2 hours from Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Falls Creek, weekend trips to the snow make a perfect excuse for family and friends to visit.
Rural Clinical Schools
Warragul
Monash University
15 Sargeant Street Warragul, Victoria, Australia
mrh-warragul.enquiries@monash.edu
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health Warragul is co-located with West Gippsland Healthcare Group’s hospital in Warragul. The hospital is an 83-bed acute facility that treats approximately 11,000 inpatients and 13,500 emergency visits each year.
Rural Clinical Schools
Traralgon
Monash University
Monash Rural Health Traralgon Latrobe Regional Hospital 10 Village Avenue Traralgon
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health Traralgon is co-located with Latrobe Regional Hospital. LRH is a purpose-built, 257-bed teaching hospital offering a suite of medical services. The hospital treats close to 115,000 people every year, more than a quarter of them in its emergency department.
Rural Clinical Schools
Sale
Monash University
Monash Rural Health Guthridge Parade Sale Vic 3850
enquiries.eastgippsland@monash.edu
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health Sale is co-located with Central Gippsland Health Service. CGHS in Sale is the major provider of health services and residential aged care services in the Wellington Shire, covering virtually the entire municipality. The organisation has more than 70 acute beds, close to 180 high and low care residential aged care beds, as well as 15 independent living units. Its acute services include a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week Emergency Department, operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services.
Rural Clinical Schools
Mildura
Monash University
231-237 Thirteenth Street Mildura West
mrh-mildura.enquiries@monash.edu
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health Mildura is located adjacent to Mildura Base Hospital, which is a training site for interns and registrars, and runs a comprehensive program for these doctors. Medical students are encouraged to participate in weekly sessions which include weekly teaching in radiology, ECG interpretation, intern issues and discipline-specific meetings. The hospital provides a wide range of specialty services including: General medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, mental health, chemotherapy, dialysis, vascular surgery, urology, cardiology, geriatrics, intensive care, anaesthetics and radiology.
Rural Clinical Schools
Leongatha
Monash University
Monash Building Gippsland Southern Health Service 66 Koonwarra Road Leongatha. Vic 3953
enquiries.eastgippsland@monash.edu
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health Leongatha is co-located with Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS), which is the major public healthcare provider in the South Gippsland Shire. The Korumburra hospital campus of Gippsland Southern Health Services has 16 acute beds and 20 residential care beds. There is a modern well-equipped theatre and accident and emergency department. The Leongatha hospital campus of Gippsland Southern Health Services has 23 acute beds, 7 obstetric beds and 36 residential care beds
Rural Clinical Schools
Churchill
Monash University
Northways Road Churchill Vic 3842
Srh-churchill.studentservices@monash.edu
Monash Rural Health Churchill delivers Year A of the four-year graduate entry medical program. There is also an opportunity to enrol in the Monash Rural End-to-End Program, where you’ll complete the majority of your Monash MD in rural Victoria. End-to-end students spend the first year at Monash Rural Health Churchill in Gippsland. For the next two and a half years of the three years of clinical training, you are then guaranteed a place in rural and regional hospitals and community-based practices. When you begin clinical training you will join with selected Monash direct entry MD students in a combined program across Monash Rural Health’s rural and regional footprint, and be part of the Monash Rural Cohort.
Co-located with the Gippsland campus of Federation University, Monash Rural Health Churchill offers complete library services, a sophisticated clinical skills simulation environment and close ties with practising clinicians. Monash Rural Health also has partnerships with health and community support agencies throughout Gippsland. During your first year at Churchill, Monash MD students have access to on-campus accommodation provided by Federation University. For your clinical training years in rural and regional Victoria, you have access to subsidised Monash accommodation located near the hospitals and community-services where you are placed.
Rural Clinical Schools
Bendigo
Monash University
26 Mercy Street Bendigo
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health is co-located with Bendigo Health who operate the largest public hospital in regional Victoria. Through our association with Bendigo Health students on clinical placement are exposed to: medical, surgical, rehabilitation, psychiatric care (both in-patient and community-based), aged care and ambulatory and community services. Speciality services at the hospital include critical care, cardiology, renal dialysis, maternal and women’s health, child and adolescent health, oncology, orthopaedic services.
Rural Clinical Schools
Bairnsdale
Monash University
Corner Victoria Street & Day Street Bairnsdale
enquiries.eastgippsland@monash.edu
A placement in a regional or rural setting during your medical degree can set you up with great skills for any career direction you want to take once you graduate as a doctor. Students who have spent time training in regional and rural health services as part of their degree are well regarded by future employers.
Monash Rural Health offers opportunities for direct entry and graduate entry Monash MD students along with other Health Sciences students to undertake clinical placements for one, two, or more years across regional and rural Victoria in the north-west and Gippsland. Monash Rural Health’s clinical training sites are attached to regional hospitals and partner with community-based health services, with accommodation close by.
Monash Rural Health Bairnsdale is co-located with the Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. BRHS provides healthcare services to more than 40,000 people across the East Gippsland Shire covering an area of 21,000 square kilometres. With 84 inpatient beds it provides acute (including emergency department), sub-acute and aged care services.
Rural Clinical Schools
Tennant Creek
Flinders University – NT
Shop 1 / 135 Paterson Street Tennant Creek Northern Territory 0860
In Tennant Creek, Flinders NT has an office in the main street with local administrative staff supported by the team in Alice Springs. There is convenient accommodation for visiting students. Our focus in Tennant Creek is to contribute to improving health outcomes of people in remote communities through the provision of high-quality remote clinical placements.
Medical care in Tennant Creek is delivered through three services:
• Tennant Creek Hospital
• Tennant Creek General Practice
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporate
Rural Clinical Schools
Alice Springs
Flinders University – NT
Rubuntja Building Alice Springs Hospital 6 Gap Road PO Box 2234 Alice Springs NT 0871
Flinders University NT’s focus in Alice Springs is to contribute to the improved health outcomes of people in remote communities through the provision of high-quality tertiary education, training and research focusing on the discipline of Remote Health. Flinders NT have campuses at the Centre for Remote Health, and at the Rabuntja Building in the Alice Springs Hospital grounds. The NT Medical Program teaching facilities include well-equipped lecture rooms, meeting rooms and simulated learning environments. There is the opportunity for some third-year medical students to complete their entire year or half the year in Alice Springs. Accommodation is available for students undertaking placements and study in Central Australia. Remote and Rural Interprofessional Placement Learning NT (RIPPL NT) team provides support and assistance to allied health and nursing students, their universities and clinical supervisors.
Rural Clinical Schools
Nhulunbuy
Flinders University – NT
Nhulunbuy Clinical Education Training Facility Gove District Hospital Matthew Flinders Way
The Flinders NT Clinical Education Training Facility is located within the Gove District Hospital grounds and facilitates learning and provides support for medical, nursing and allied health students on placement. Students based in Nhulunbuy can access shared accommodation. The facility is an educational hub used by various stakeholders across the region. Flinders NT is passionate about working towards improving the health and wellbeing of the Indigenous community by building the remote health workforce.
Rural Clinical Schools
Katherine
Flinders University – NT
O’Keefe House Katherine District Hospital Giles Street
The Flinders University NT Katherine campus has offices, teaching spaces, a simulation lab and meeting facilities at O’Keefe House on the Katherine District Hospital grounds. In Katherine Flinders NT deliver educational opportunities along with facilitating and supporting medical students on placement as well as offering a variety of placements for health professionals which is managed through the Remote and Rural Interprofessional Placement Learning team.
Rural Clinical Schools
Tiwi, Darwin
Flinders University – NT
Building 4A, Royal Darwin Hospital Nightingale Road Tiwi Northern Territory 0810
fnt.rdhreception@flinders.edu.au
Students experience a diverse clinical experience in Darwin, including exposure to tropical, Indigenous and cross-cultural issues. Flinders NT manages modern, convenient, shared student accommodation in Darwin’s northern suburbs.
The Northern Territory Medical Program has purpose-built state of the art facilities and teaches across three main sites:
• Charles Darwin University
• Royal Darwin Hospital
• Community Based Medical Education (CMBE) Program
Remote and Rural Interprofessional Placement Learning NT (RIPPL NT) team provides support and assistance to allied health and nursing students, their universities and clinical supervisors.
Rural Clinical Schools
Casuarina, Darwin
Flinders University – NT
Yellow Building 4 Cnr University Drive North & University Drive West Casuarina, Northern Territory 0909
fnt.cdureception@flinders.edu.au
Students experience a diverse clinical experience in Darwin, including exposure to tropical, Indigenous and cross-cultural issues. Flinders NT manages modern, convenient, shared student accommodation in Darwin’s northern suburbs.
The Northern Territory Medical Program has purpose-built state of the art facilities and teaches across three main sites:
• Charles Darwin University
• Royal Darwin Hospital
• Community Based Medical Education (CMBE) Program
Remote and Rural Interprofessional Placement Learning NT (RIPPL NT) team provides support and assistance to allied health and nursing students, their universities and clinical supervisors.
Rural Clinical Schools
Riverland
Flinders University
Renmark and Paringa District Hospital Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark SA 5341
riverland.prcc@flinders.edu.au
The Riverland is home to Flinders University’s undergraduate nursing degree and the first Parallel Rural Community Curriculum (PRCC) program run by Flinders Rural Health SA. Third-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) students undertake the 12-month PRCC program based in medical practices in Barmera, Berri, Loxton, Renmark and Waikerie. The Riverland PRCC was established in 1997 as the first full-year rural placement of the Flinders medical program. Each year, more than 200 additional Flinders nursing, allied health and fourth-year medical students visit the Riverland to undertake shorter clinical placements at hospital and health services throughout the region.
Rural Clinical Schools
Hills Mallee Fleurieu
Flinders University
76 Bay Road, Victor Harbor SA 5211
Flinders University Rural Health SA has a large presence in the Hills Mallee Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island region with rural campuses in both Murray Bridge and Victor Harbor. Third year Doctor of Medicine students undertake the 12-month Parallel Rural Community Curriculum (PRCC) program based at Mannum, Murray Bridge, Strathalbyn, Goolwa, Middleton and Kingscote (Kangaroo Island). Students are principally attached to a general practice, but also learn alongside health professionals in hospitals, community health centres, outreach agencies, Aboriginal Medical Services, and with private allied health practitioners. Nursing, allied health and fourth-year medical students undertake shorter clinical placements at hospital, health services and prisons throughout the region.
Rural Clinical Schools
Barossa Valley
Flinders University
23 - 25 Railway Terrace Nuriootpa SA 5355
Third year Doctor of Medicine (MD) students undertake the 12-month Parallel Rural Community Curriculum (PRCC) program based in medical practices in Angaston, Kapunda, Nuriootpa and Tanunda. This program started in 2008 and is the first time that medical students from the University of Adelaide and Flinders University have studied together in the same program.
Rural Clinical Schools
Mount Gambier
Flinders University
24 Vivienne Avenue, Mt Gambier SA 5290
studentsupport.ggt@flinders.edu.au
The Mount Gambier Flinders University campus provides students with video-conference and lecture facilities, consulting rooms, a large clinical practice workshop suite, and student common facilities including a kitchen and library.
Students can also take advantage of the recent expansions within the Mt Gambier hospital complex, which include new wards and specialist facilities providing up-to-date technology for enhanced student learning opportunities.
Rural Clinical Schools
Warrnambool Clinical School
Deakin University
South West Healthcare, Level 1, Ryot Street, Warrnambool, 3280
Additional teaching sites have been established to train students during their third and fourth years at Deakin Univesity.
These sites are aligned with hospitals, health services and clinics in numerous areas, such as Barwon Health in Geelong, Eastern Health in Melbourne and the regional centres of Ballarat and Warrnambool.
Rural Clinical Schools
Rural Community Clinical School
Deakin University
Colac Health Services, 2-28 Connor Street, Colac, 3250
At Deakin University the school’s Rural Community Clinical School (RCCS) offers students the option of parallel consulting during their third year via placements in smaller rural and regional towns. In common with the other clinical schools within Deakin, we conduct both education and research activities.
Rural Clinical Schools
Young
Australian National University
Clinical Education Unit 73 Lynch Street PO Box 1287 YOUNG NSW 2594
Rural Clinical Schools
Cowra
Australian National University
Clinical Education Unit 73 Lynch Street PO Box 1287 YOUNG NSW 2594
Rural Clinical Schools
Cooma
Australian National University
Cooma Clinical Education Unit Cooma Hospital 2A Bent Street PO Box 10 COOMA NSW 2630
Rural Clinical Schools
Eurobodalla
Australian National University
Batemans Bay District Hospital 7a Pacific Street PO Box 1221 BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536
Rural Clinical Schools
Ballarat
Deakin University
Flinders University
Ballarat Health Service, Sturt St, Ballarat, 3350
Additional teaching sites have been established to train students during their third and fourth years at Deakin University. These sites are aligned with hospitals, health services and clinics in numerous areas, such as Barwon Health in Geelong, Eastern Health in Melbourne and the regional centres of Ballarat and Warrnambool.
Rural Clinical Schools
Bega
Australian National University
Bega Clinical Education Unit (demountable building) Cnr Harry Scanes Ave (Virginia Drive) & Tathra Rd BEGA NSW 2550
Rural Clinical Schools
Goulburn
Australian National University
Goulburn Base Hospital, 130 Goldsmith St, Goulburn NSW 2580
Regional Training Hubs
Albany (South Regional Hub)
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
31 Stirling Terrace ALBANY WA 6330
The Great Southern/South Wheatbelt/South West Regional Training Hub has a total geographical population of 307,000 and is based in Albany, the major centre of the Great Southern. Included in this Hub is the bigger region of the South West, population 176,000, that is very well serviced by a large Regional Hospital with established training and specialists programs in the City of Bunbury.
Regional Training Hubs
Grafton (Northern NSW)
University of Wollongong
Grafton Base Hospital: 184 Arthur Street, Grafton NSW 2460
In 2017 the University of Wollongong (UOW) gained Commonwealth funding to establish the Clarence Valley Regional Training Hub (CVRTH). Our focus is on the Rural Generalists Pathway, in addition to 2 years GP training, required completion of 12 months advanced special skills in an area such as palliative care, paediatrics, emergency medicine or mental healthCVRTH shares the priorities as set out by the Commonwealth Department of Health and locally our tasks are to: Support the Clarence Health Service to gain accreditation for training of young doctors at Grafton and Maclean Hospitals from NSW Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) and support the rotation of junior doctors from outside the region;. support the accreditation of Clarence general practices to train GPs and the accreditation of advanced training positions for GPs in Grafton and Maclean Hospitals; mentor and support medical students and young doctors who express an interest in regional and rural practice; and support the development of a medical workforce plan for Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).
Regional Training Hubs
Broome, Karratha (Kimberley/Pilbara)
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
The Rural Clinical School Of Western Australia, 12 Napier Terrace, Broome WA 6725
The RCSWA Midwest Goldfields Regional Training hub is based in Geraldton, the capital of the Midwest, and covers the Health Department regions of the Midwest (Population 70,000) and Goldfields (population of about 60,000). Diverse region with agricultural and mining with significant remote aboriginal health problems. Large area relies most exclusively on GPs with limited visiting services. Both regional hospitals have a strong reliance on specialist staff with limited involvement of GPs and insufficient efforts to address the needs of GP training.
Regional Training Hubs
Geraldton, Kalgoorlie (Midwest/Goldfields)
Curtin University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, 167 Fitzgerald St GERALDTON 6530
Based in Broome as the regional centre for the Kimberley. The Kimberley and Pilbara regions have a combined population of over 110,000 in an area larger than South Australia. These regions are heavily reliant on GPS for medical workforce and close to a third of the population are Aboriginal people. This hubs main focus will be on improving the GP workforce.
Regional Training Hubs
Launceston (North West Tasmania)
University of Tasmania
Level 2, Northern Integrated Care Service 41 Frankland Street Launceston TAS 7250
The University of Tasmania’s Launceston Regional Training Hub has a small satellite office at the Launceston Clinical School including two part-time staff.
Regional Training Hubs
Burnie (North West Tasmania)
University of Tasmania
Level 1, Rural Clinical School Brickport Road Burnie TAS 7320
The University of Tasmania’s Burnie Regional Training Hub has a small hospital in Burnie co-located with the Rural Clinical School. Each team member works part-time with the Hub and in other roles as well.
Regional Training Hubs
Lismore (Northern NSW)
University of Sydney
University of Wollongong
University Centre for Rural Health, 61 Uralba St, Lismore NSW 2480
NNSWLHD-LIS-RTH@health.nsw.gov.au
In April 2018, the Northern NSW Regional Training Hub (RTH) – Lismore, launched within the NNSWLHD-Richmond Network. The RTH is a University of Sydney, University Centre for Rural Health and NNSWLHD collaborative, successfully linking the medical student training delivered in the region to NNSWLHD’s prevocational & vocational training pathways. Our Network has strong commitment & capacity to sustain junior doctors from internship all the way through to fellowship. We are dedicated to the training needs and requirements of all Junior Medical Officer Training and Education, with support of the prerequisites for advanced training.
Priorities include:
• Enhance the reputation of the Richmond Valley as a benchmark teaching site, becoming a sought after location for doctors in training.
• Build and expand end-to-end Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP) pathways in acute and primary settings, becoming a benchmark for rural/regional training.
• Maintain excellent College accreditation results to fulfill our teaching obligation and increase appeal to be “the” teaching hospital and a great place to work.
• Develop initiatives to better support the health and well-being of our doctors in rural locations
Regional Training Hubs
Broken Hill (Far Western NSW)
University of Sydney
Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, 259 Morgan St Broken Hill NSW 2880
The Far West NSW Regional Training Hub is hosted by the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (University of Sydney). To create a sustainable medical workforce its focus is on forming collaborations between health organisations including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS-SE), Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and the NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN). It also supports all stages of medical career development.
The Hub aims to:·
- Generate a sustainable medical workforce that includes rural generalist medicine, to meet the health needs of the Far West NSW region.
- Improve the coordination, continuity and capacity of rural clinical training to encourage and enable prevocational medical students to complete most of their studies and training in a rural and / remote area.
- To provide opportunities and experiences which strengthen and foster a desire in those on the medical career pathway to choose to go rural.
Regional Training Hubs
Dubbo / Orange (Western NSW)
University of Sydney
School of Rural Health, 11 Moran Drive, Dubbo NSW 2830
Dubbo: 02 5809 9400; Orange 02 5310 4100
western-nsw.regional-training-hub@sydney.edu.au
The Western NSW Regional Training Hub is hosted by the School of Rural Health, Dubbo/Orange (University of Sydney). The Hub directly supports individuals to undertake medical education and training from student to fellow in the Western NSW region. A range of initiatives to assist individuals in maximising their training in the region are provided which include: local workshops; access to scholarships; career pathway information and planning sessions, mentoring programmes and the promotion of rural medicine via a range of modalities. The Hub provides information to a broad range of people who are considering Medicine as a career. The overall objective is to work with our partners in developing regional training capacity by assisting health services and working with the Medical Colleges in obtaining accreditation for new or extended training positions; by supporting current supervisors of clinical training; and supporting local medical practitioners to become clinical supervisors when required. The Hub is often likened to the bridge between university and the local health system working with medical students and medical trainees at various levels in their career path.
Regional Training Hubs
Toowoomba (Southern Queensland)
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School 152 West Street Toowoomba QLD 4350
The Regional Training Hub Southern Queensland (RTHSQ) geographical footprint is UQ’s largest and most southern hub. Hospital and Health Services are located at Augathella, Charleville, Cherbourg, Chinchilla, Dalby, Dirranbandi, Goondiwindi, Inglewood, Injune, Jandowae, Kingaroy, Meandarra, Miles, Millmerran, Mitchell, Morven, Mt Lofty Heights, Mungindi, Murgon, Nanango, Oakey, Quilpie, Roma, St George, Stanthorpe, Surat, Tara, Taroom, Texas, Thargomindah, Toowoomba, Wallumbilla, Wandoan, Waroona, Warwick, Westhaven and Wondai. The RTHSQ is led by Senior Academic Clinician Associate Professor Thomas Doolan.
Regional Training Hubs
Hervey Bay / Bundaberg (Wide Bay Regional)
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School 2-4 Medical Place Urraween QLD 4655
The Regional Training Hub Wide Bay (RTHWB) geographical footprint is home to one of the most beautiful regions in Queensland with diverse lifestyle options, access to gourmet food and produce, stunning environments and flourishing industries. Hospital and Health Services are located at Biggenden, Bundaberg, Childers, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Gin Gin, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Monto, Mt Perry and Mundubbera. The RTHWB is led by Senior Academic Clinician Associate Professor Steve Flecknoe-Brown.
Regional Training Hubs
Rockhampton (Central Queensland)
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Rural Clinical School 78 Canning Street Rockhampton QLD 4700
The Regional Training Hub Central Queensland (RTHCQ) geographical footprint is known for its diversity of culture, heritage, environment and economy. Hospital and Health Services are located at Baralaba, Biloela, Blackwater, in the Capricorn Coast region, at Emerald, Gladstone, Moura, Mount Morgan, Rockhampton, Springsure, Theodore, Woorabinda and at the Central Queensland Rural Outpatient Clinic. The RTHCQ is led by Senior Academic Clinician Associate Professor Ewen McPhee.
Regional Training Hubs
Wagga Wagga (Riverina)
University of Notre Dame
Harvey House, Docker Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
The Riverina Regional Trianing Hub boasts location location location! Many of the cities, towns and village are on the banks of the beautiful Murrumbidgee River, built around lakes or nestled in valleys at the foot of the Snowy Mountains. There are vineyards and snowfields, a spectrum of sports and cultural activities in which to become involved or to watch. Only one hours flight to Sydney and Melbourne and 2.5 hours drive to Canberra.
Regional Training Hubs
Tamworth (North West, New England)
University of Newcastle
Tamworth Base Hospital, Johnson St, Tamworth NSW 2340
The Tamworth Region covers 9,653.25 square kilometres, with a population of over 58,000. From the Nandewar Range north of Barraba, to the head of the Peel River and the Great Dividing Range, Tamworth Region is one of the most progressive and exciting places in inland Australia. It combines country living with city style, history, sport and culture. The region is about three times the size of Sydney basin or the same area as Lake Eyre.
Tamworth is the major business centre of the North West and New England Region of NSW. The City of Tamworth covers 184 sq km and is home to over 50,000 people. It is widely known as the Country Music Capital of Australia, and attracts some 50,000 visitors every January to the festival. Throughout the year Tamworth thrives with cultural activities offering Art Galleries, Museums, a Conservatorium of Music, Libraries and the Capitol Theatre Tamworth. In 2008, Tamworth opened its doors to a $30 million world-class Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) which now attracts some of Australia’s most action packed equine events.
Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital provides 265 beds with a 24 hour Emergency Department, high level Surgical and Medical services, including a Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation laboratory, Burns Unit, Rehabilitation services (including Brain Injury), a Diabetes Centre, Banksia Mental Health Unit, Renal services, Oncology, Radiology and Pathology. Tamworth Community Health Centre is located adjacent to the hospital, providing access to a range of community health services.
Regional Training Hubs
Armidale (North West, New England)
University of Newcastle
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, 226 Rusden St, Armidale NSW 2350
High on the Northern Tablelands, Armidale is the most cosmopolitan NSW city outside Sydney catering for 25,000 citizens of 53 different nationalities. Armidale, with its unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational and natural beauty is a city offering diversity. Armidale is situated half way between Sydney and Brisbane and only two hours from the coast, it enjoys a warm summer, tones of amber during the autumn, a crisp winter and an exhilarating spring.
New England High Country boasts spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards and a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. Canyoning, mountain biking, birdwatching, trout fishing and other outdoor adventures take on an exciting new dimension up high. Discover the galleries, museums, fine food and wine.
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital provides for all types of medical services including medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, geriatrics and accident and emergency as well as outpatient clinics. Ancillary services include radiology, pathology, occupational therapy and speech therapy, social work, physiotherapy and pharmacy.
Regional Training Hubs
Taree (North West, New England)
Manning Rural Referral Hospital, 26 York St, Taree NSW 2430
Taree is on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, less than 4 hours north of Sydney, 2 hours north of Newcastle and 1 hour south of Port Macquarie. The Local Government Area of Greater Taree encompasses an area of 3,752 sq km and a population of approximately 48,000 residents.
From the centre of Taree on the Manning River, you can visit beautiful coastal towns showcasing white sand beaches or quaint inland villages with their bustling markets and friendly locals. Swim, surf or fish your way across our 45 kilometers of pristine coastline and freshwater streams. Eat at one of the award winning cafes and restaurants, shop at one of our colourful local market, or watch whales and dolphins from the historic location of the Crowdy Head lighthouse.
Manning Rural Referral Hospital has specialist wards/units for surgery, day surgery, general medicine, critical care, obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency services, oncology, palliative care, rehabilitation, high dependency and mental health. Departments include Radiology, Ultrasound, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, ECG and Discharge Planning. Co-located with the hospital is the Taree Community Health Centre, Public Dental Clinic, Mental Health Service and Drug and Alcohol Service.
Regional Training Hubs
Albury/Wodonga
University of New South Wales
UNSW Rural Clinical School, 559 East Street, East Albury NSW 2640
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Border Regional Training Hub is one of three of the UNSW RTH’s and engages with both NSW and Victorian medical / health stakeholders. The Border RTH is in a unique position being the only regional cross-border hub in Australia.
With a vastly experienced clinical academic and professional education support staff, the Border Hub engages with training institutes, colleges, universities, hospitals, other hubs and health stakeholders to support and facilitate events that identify and highlight opportunities and pathways for graduating medical students, interns, JMO’s and specialty trainees to continue their training in rural areas.
Rural practice, retaining rural students, collaborating, and supporting additional post graduate training and working with relevant stakeholders to develop sustainable rural training pathways and expanded rural training post opportunities are all key functions of the Border Regional Training Hub.
Regional Training Hubs
Griffith (Murrumbidgee)
University of New South Wales
UNSW Rural Clinical School, 30 Noorebar Ave, Griffith NSW 2681
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Murrumbidgee Regional Training Hub (MRTH) works closely with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and has developed close associations with both Griffith Base Hospital and Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
One definitive goal of the Hub is to support sustainable rural generalist training, utilising and building on the maturation of our Rural Clinical School campuses in Griffith and Wagga Wagga, through initiatives such as increasing local recruitment of students who select local hospitals to undertake their training after completing medical school.
MRTH and MLHD have been successful in negotiating and implementing a 4-year single employer Rural GP Generalist training model. Rural Specialty training is a key focus area of the UNSW Murrumbidgee hub.
Regional Training Hubs
Coffs Harbour / Port Macquarie (Mid North Coast)
University of New South Wales
UNSW Rural Clinical School, Coffs Harbour Health Campus 345 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Mid North Coast Regional Training Hub (MNC RTH) aims to increase support, training capacity, pathways and job opportunities for graduating medical students, interns, JMO’s, specialist-trainees within the NSW Mid North Coast region.
The MNC RTH covers from Port Macquarie through to Coffs Harbour and has developed close associations with both Coffs Harbour Health Campus and Port Macquarie Base Hospital supporting accreditation position applications, coordinating access to GP’s for JMO’s and medical students, specialist mentoring, educational wellbeing workshops designed and developed for regional junior doctors and medical students, careers pathway presentations, facilitating advanced life support training programmes – ALS1 and ALS2, distribution of general practice resources, and working collaboratively with training institutes, colleges and the LHD.
Regional Training Hubs
Shepparton (Goulburn Valley)
University of Melbourne
49 Graham St, Shepparton VIC 3630
Located in Shepparton and working across the mid-North region of Victoria, the Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub sits within the University of Melbourne; Department of Rural Health, with a footprint that stretches from Echuca to Wangaratta. We are committed to supporting postgraduate training opportunities within our community and retaining exceptional talent. The region is known for its fantastic produce, with orchards, wineries, and produce markets popular with visitors. Our climate compliments the many outdoor activities within easy reach, such as rivers, pristine camping spots and snow sports. A burgeoning cultural sector is supported by many music festivals, events and a brand new nationally significant regional art museum.
Regional Training Hubs
Warragul (Gippsland)
Monash University
Monash Rural Health 15 Sargeant Street, Warragul
Monash University are improving regional training and career opportunities for junior doctors. Monash University’s goal is a strong and highly skilled health workforce in Gippsland and north-west Victoria. Postgraduate training opportunities are acknowledged as the “missing link” in the pipeline of medical training. Until the creation of the Regional Training Hubs, most medical graduates interested in pursuing specialist training needed to move to the city to do so. In 2017 the federal government announced funding for 26 regional training hubs across Australia to facilitate the development of specialist training positions in regional areas. Through the federal government’s support of rural clinical schools, universities have been successful in recruiting students of rural origin into medicine, training students in regional and rural locations, and encouraging the uptake of rural intern positions.
Regional Training Hubs
Bendigo (North West Victoria)
Monash University
School of Rural Health Bendigo, 26 Mercy Street, Bendigo VIC 3552
Monash University are improving regional training and career opportunities for junior doctors. Monash University’s goal is a strong and highly skilled health workforce in Gippsland and north-west Victoria. Postgraduate training opportunities are acknowledged as the “missing link” in the pipeline of medical training. Until the creation of the Regional Training Hubs, most medical graduates interested in pursuing specialist training needed to move to the city to do so. In 2017 the federal government announced funding for 26 regional training hubs across Australia to facilitate the development of specialist training positions in regional areas. Through the federal government’s support of rural clinical schools, universities have been successful in recruiting students of rural origin into medicine, training students in regional and rural locations, and encouraging the uptake of rural intern positions.
Regional Training Hubs
Central West
James Cook University
Longreach Hospital, Jabiru Street, Longreach QLD 4730
James Cook University administers the Regional Training Hubs program in the Central West region, working in partnership with the region’s hospital and health services. The Central West region has a geographic footprint of 396,650 square kilometres and services communities of remote central western Queensland from Tambo, in the south-east, to Boulia in the northwest. Towns within the region include (but not limited to) Alpha, Barcaldine, BLackall, Longreach, Winton, Aramac, Bedourie, Birdsville, Boulia, Isisford, Jericho, Jundah, Muttaburra, Tambo and Windorah.
Regional Training Hubs
North West
James Cook University
Mount Isa Hospital, Joan Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825
James Cook University administers the Regional Training Hubs program in the North West region, working in partnership with the region’s hospital and health services. The North West region has a geographic footprint of 300,000 square kilometres and services the rural and remote communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Towns within the region include (but are not limited to) Burketown, Camooweal, Cloncurry, Dajarra, Doomadgee, Julia Creek, Karuma, Normanton and Mornington Island.
Regional Training Hubs
Torres and Cape
James Cook University
AITHM Building TI004, Victoria Parade, Thursday Island QLD 4875
James Cook University administers the Regional Training Hubs program in the Cape and Torres region, working in partnership with the region’s hospital and health services. The Cape and Torres region delivers health services to more than 25,000 people who are located across Cape York, the Northern Peninsula area and the Torres Strait Islands.
Regional Training Hubs
Cairns
James Cook University
Cairns Base Hospital, Esplanade, Cairns, Cairns Hospital, 165 - 171 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
James Cook University administers the Regional Training Hubs program in the Cairns region, working in partnership with the region’s hospital and health services. The Townsville region has a geographic footprint of 142,900 square kilometres and is home to approximately 250,000 people. The region covers from Cairns to Tully in the south, Cow Bay in the north and Croydon in the west. Towns within the region include (but are not limited to) Atherton, Babinda, Cairns, Chillagoe, Croydon, Cow Bay, Dimbulah, Forsayth, Georgetown, Gordonvale, Herberton, Innisfail, Lotus Glen, Malanda, Mareeba, Millaa Millaa, Mossman, Mount Garnet, Ravenshoe and Tully.
Regional Training Hubs
Townsville
James Cook University
Townsville Hospital and Health Service, 100 Angus Smith Dr, Douglas QLD 4814
James Cook University administers the Regional Training Hubs program in the Townsville region, working in partnership with the region’s hospital and health services. The Townsville region has a geographic footprint of 148,000 square kilometres and is home to approximately 238,614 people. The region covers from Cardwell in the north, Richmond in the west and Ayr and Home Hill in the south. Towns within the region include (but are not limited to) Townsville, Ayr, Home Hill, Charters Towers, Ingham, Palm Island, Hughenden, Richmond and Cardwell.
Regional Training Hubs
Alice Springs
Flinders University – NT
Centre for Remote Health, Corner Simpson and Skinner Streets, Alice Springs NT 870
The Flinders Northern Territory Regional Training Hub (Flinders NT RTH) was created to further develop medical specialist and rural generalist training capacity through effective collaboration with local and national stakeholders, thereby addressing medical workforce needs in the Northern Territory. Flinders NT RTH are currently working with relevant colleges, health services and training providers to identify and prioritise the areas of need and in turn, aim to build well-coordinated, and well supported, vocational training pathways in the NT.
Regional Training Hubs
Darwin
Flinders University – NT
Flinders Royal Darwin Hospital Building 4A, Darwin NT 810
The Flinders Northern Territory Regional Training Hub (Flinders NT RTH) was created to further develop medical specialist and rural generalist training capacity through effective collaboration with local and national stakeholders, thereby addressing medical workforce needs in the Northern Territory. Flinders NT RTH are currently working with relevant colleges, health services and training providers to identify and prioritise the areas of need and in turn, aim to build well-coordinated, and well supported, vocational training pathways in the NT.
Regional Training Hubs
Warrnambool
Deakin University
South West Healthcare, Level 1, Ryot Street, Warnnambool VIC 3280
Deakin’s Western Victoria Regional Training (WVRT) Hub gives medical graduates, junior doctors and established medical professionals greater opportunities to live, train and work in rural and regional areas. Based at South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, the WVRT Hub is one of 26 regional medical training hubs developed through the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program. The establishment of the WVRT Hub has paved the way for graduate pathways that allow third and fourth year medicine students to pursue their unique passions and develop specialised skills.
Regional Training Hubs
Bega
Australian National University
Bega District Hospital, McKee Dr, Bega NSW 2550
Regional Training Hubs
Goulburn
Australian National University
Goulburn Base Hospital, 130 Goldsmith St, Goulburn NSW 2580
Regional Training Hubs
Mackay
James Cook University
James Cook University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Level 1, Building K, Mackay Base Hospital, Mackay QLD 4740
James Cook University administers the Regional Training Hubs program in the Mackay region, working in partnership with the region’s hospital and health services. The Mackay region is home to approximately 180,000 people. Towns within the region include (but are not limited to) Mackay, Bowen, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, Sarina and the Whitsundays.
Regional Training Hubs
Mount Gambier
Flinders University
Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service, 276-300 Wehl Street North, Mount Gambier SA 5290
GP Training
Bentley (Western Australia)
Western Australia General Practice Education and Training
Suite 12, First Floor, 16 Brodie Hall Drive, Technology Park, Bentley, WA 6102
Western Australia General Practice Education and Training (WAGPET) is the sole provider of the federally funded Australian General Practice Training program (AGPT) in WA. The program takes doctors seeking to specialise as general practitioners through to fellowship – the highest recognition for a GP.
Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, WAGPET delivers training and education to registrars through a structured program, supported by a highly skilled network of medical educators and supervisors. Each registrar is placed in accredited medical practices in WA’s regional towns and metropolitan locations. Within these communities’ registrars can make their training journey their own and will have opportunities to develop special interests and be part of medical teams who are making a difference to communities all over the state.
GP Training
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
Northern Territory General Practice Training
National Remote Health Precinct, 5 Skinner Street, Alice Springs NT 0870
Northern Territory General Practice Education (NTGPE) provides a pathway to becoming a GP in the Northern Territory. It supports registrars as they complete their training at hospitals, urban practices and rural and remote clinics located across the Territory. NTGPE’s team of highly skilled medical educators and supervisors are experts in their field and they provide the mentorship and guidance Registrars need to succeed in GP training. When training in the NT, the potential for making a real and lasting positive impact is high, as is the opportunity to garner a rich and challenging professional experience that will lay the foundation for a career as a remarkable GP.
GP Training
Casuarina (Northern Territory)
Northern Territory General Practice Training
Level 3, Building 1, Yellow Precinct, Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina NT 0810
Northern Territory General Practice Education (NTGPE) provides a pathway to becoming a GP in the Northern Territory. It supports registrars as they complete their training at hospitals, urban practices and rural and remote clinics located across the Territory. NTGPE’s team of highly skilled medical educators and supervisors are experts in their field and they provide the mentorship and guidance Registrars need to succeed in GP training. When training in the NT, the potential for making a real and lasting positive impact is high, as is the opportunity to garner a rich and challenging professional experience that will lay the foundation for a career as a remarkable GP.
GP Training
Wodonga (Western Victoria)
Murray City Country Coast GP Training
Level 4, 111-113 Hume Street Wodonga 3690
Murray City Country Coast GP Training (MCCC) is one of two Victorian Regional Training Organisations offering general practice training. Our training region runs across Western Victoria – incorporating rural, remote, outer-metropolitan and metropolitan settings.
Our organisation delivers a high-quality, nationally accredited education program that is innovative, evidence-based and focused on the needs of the individual registrar. Our registrars undertake their hospital terms, GP training and advanced skills posts in a range of accredited facilities across our footprint. They are supported, educated, trained and mentored by around 850 experienced supervisors, in over 330 diverse training posts.
Our medical educators continually look at new initiatives in education and provide out-of-practice education which is explicitly linked with our registrars’ in-practice learning through strong relationships and liaison with our supervisors. We deliver a superior online eLearning platform which also contains a complete range of quality-controlled resources. Our educators continually look to identify opportunities to both refine and further develop programs in terms of access, content and the use of new and existing technology to support learning and teaching activities.
We are proud of our role in helping to address healthcare workforce shortages across our rural communities by training our registrars to become highly-competent, confident GPs.
GP Training
Warrnambool (Western Victoria)
Murray City Country Coast GP Training
Level 1, 49 Kepler Street Warrnambool 3280
Murray City Country Coast GP Training (MCCC) is one of two Victorian Regional Training Organisations offering general practice training. Our training region runs across Western Victoria – incorporating rural, remote, outer-metropolitan and metropolitan settings.
Our organisation delivers a high-quality, nationally accredited education program that is innovative, evidence-based and focused on the needs of the individual registrar. Our registrars undertake their hospital terms, GP training and advanced skills posts in a range of accredited facilities across our footprint. They are supported, educated, trained and mentored by around 850 experienced supervisors, in over 330 diverse training posts.
Our medical educators continually look at new initiatives in education and provide out-of-practice education which is explicitly linked with our registrars’ in-practice learning through strong relationships and liaison with our supervisors. We deliver a superior online eLearning platform which also contains a complete range of quality-controlled resources. Our educators continually look to identify opportunities to both refine and further develop programs in terms of access, content and the use of new and existing technology to support learning and teaching activities.
We are proud of our role in helping to address healthcare workforce shortages across our rural communities by training our registrars to become highly-competent, confident GPs.
GP Training
Parkville (Western Victoria)
Murray City Country Coast GP Training
Level 2, 369 Royal Parade Parkville 3052
Murray City Country Coast GP Training (MCCC) is one of two Victorian Regional Training Organisations offering general practice training. Our training region runs across Western Victoria – incorporating rural, remote, outer-metropolitan and metropolitan settings.
Our organisation delivers a high-quality, nationally accredited education program that is innovative, evidence-based and focused on the needs of the individual registrar. Our registrars undertake their hospital terms, GP training and advanced skills posts in a range of accredited facilities across our footprint. They are supported, educated, trained and mentored by around 850 experienced supervisors, in over 330 diverse training posts.
Our medical educators continually look at new initiatives in education and provide out-of-practice education which is explicitly linked with our registrars’ in-practice learning through strong relationships and liaison with our supervisors. We deliver a superior online eLearning platform which also contains a complete range of quality-controlled resources. Our educators continually look to identify opportunities to both refine and further develop programs in terms of access, content and the use of new and existing technology to support learning and teaching activities.
We are proud of our role in helping to address healthcare workforce shortages across our rural communities by training our registrars to become highly-competent, confident GPs.
GP Training
Geelong (Western Victoria)
Murray City Country Coast GP Training
91a McKillop Street Geelong 3220
Murray City Country Coast GP Training (MCCC) is one of two Victorian Regional Training Organisations offering general practice training. Our training region runs across Western Victoria – incorporating rural, remote, outer-metropolitan and metropolitan settings.
Our organisation delivers a high-quality, nationally accredited education program that is innovative, evidence-based and focused on the needs of the individual registrar. Our registrars undertake their hospital terms, GP training and advanced skills posts in a range of accredited facilities across our footprint. They are supported, educated, trained and mentored by around 850 experienced supervisors, in over 330 diverse training posts.
Our medical educators continually look at new initiatives in education and provide out-of-practice education which is explicitly linked with our registrars’ in-practice learning through strong relationships and liaison with our supervisors. We deliver a superior online eLearning platform which also contains a complete range of quality-controlled resources. Our educators continually look to identify opportunities to both refine and further develop programs in terms of access, content and the use of new and existing technology to support learning and teaching activities.
We are proud of our role in helping to address healthcare workforce shortages across our rural communities by training our registrars to become highly-competent, confident GPs.
GP Training
Bendigo (Western Victoria)
Murray City Country Coast GP Training
Level 1, 10-16 Forest Street Bendigo 3550
Murray City Country Coast GP Training (MCCC) is one of two Victorian Regional Training Organisations offering general practice training. Our training region runs across Western Victoria – incorporating rural, remote, outer-metropolitan and metropolitan settings.
Our organisation delivers a high-quality, nationally accredited education program that is innovative, evidence-based and focused on the needs of the individual registrar. Our registrars undertake their hospital terms, GP training and advanced skills posts in a range of accredited facilities across our footprint. They are supported, educated, trained and mentored by around 850 experienced supervisors, in over 330 diverse training posts.
Our medical educators continually look at new initiatives in education and provide out-of-practice education which is explicitly linked with our registrars’ in-practice learning through strong relationships and liaison with our supervisors. We deliver a superior online eLearning platform which also contains a complete range of quality-controlled resources. Our educators continually look to identify opportunities to both refine and further develop programs in terms of access, content and the use of new and existing technology to support learning and teaching activities.
We are proud of our role in helping to address healthcare workforce shortages across our rural communities by training our registrars to become highly-competent, confident GPs.
GP Training
Unley (South Australia)
GPEx
132 Greenhill Road, UNLEY SA 5061
GPEx is South Australia’s regional training organisation for education and training of doctors who choose to specialise in General Practice (GP).
For GP Registrars, GPEx offers a well-supported and individualised, self-directed journey to becoming a qualified specialist GP through expert led education and training, providing the foundation to achieve your potential.
For our GP community, GPEx Connect and GPEx Extend programs support the health workforce throughout their career by offering career path services, networking occasions and ongoing professional development; enabling primary health care professionals to extend their skills and knowledge to provide for our communities.
The GPEx Research and Innovation team has a focus on continuous improvement to build the future of general practice training. Quality assurance and research projects are undertaken to gain key insights into the behaviours and needs of our GP registrars-in-training and allied health professionals to provide education, training and support South Australian communities at the highest level.
GPEx is committed to working collaboratively with all key stakeholders and our valued partners in the overall delivery of primary health care services to South Australia.
GP Training
Liverpool (North Eastern New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Level 1, 157-161 George Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Mayfield West (North Eastern New South Wales)
GP Synergy
20 McIntosh Dr, Mayfield West NSW 2304
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Armidale (North Eastern New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Suite 6, Level 1 175 Rusden Street, Armidale 2350
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Hobart (Tasmania)
General Practice Training Tasmania
Level 3/179 Murray Street Hobart
General Practice Training Tasmania (GPTT) provides innovative, best practice training to the highest national standards to develop outstanding GPs. GPTT is the Regional Training Organisation (RTO) in Tasmania for Australian General Practice training. GPTT adheres to the training standards set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). GPTT’s mission is to strengthen health care through training excellence. Known for its high quality, well-organised program – GPTT provides unique educational experiences throughout the beautiful state of Tasmania.
GP Training
Stafford (South Eastern Queensland)
General Practice Training Queensland
1/32 Billabong Street, Stafford, QLD 4053
General Practice Training Queensland (GPTQ) has been delivering the world-class AGPT Program to rural Registrars in South East Queensland since 2002, guiding them on their journey to a dynamic and fulfilling career in General Practice.
Supportive, small group learning environments, individualised training tools and resources created by our very own Medical Educators are the hallmarks of a GPTQ training experience.
GPTQ’s District and Hub Model of education and training focuses on highly nuanced, face-to-face teaching, tailored exam preparation and establishing strong peer-to-peer and Registrar-to-Supervisor relationships.
Each hub in the GPTQ network is a share-point for advice, expertise and local knowledge, engineered as a framework that will continue to grow in-line with a career.
Rural training placements are tailored to cater to Registrars’ individual interests and sensibilities and provide them with opportunities to pursue Advanced Specialised Skills Training (AST/ARST) in a range of disciplines.
The GPTQ Mission is to deliver training in General Practice that will address primary healthcare needs in Queensland communities. GPTQ educate, inspire and prepare rural Registrars to be exceptional GPs.
GP Training
Churchill (Eastern Victoria)
Eastern Victoria GP Training
Suite B2, 50 Northways Road, Churchill Victoria 3842
Eastern Victoria GP Training (EVGPT) is contracted by the Commonwealth of Australia to administer the Australian General Practice Training program facilitating training in the urban, regional and rural areas of Eastern Victoria. EV also delivers the Practice Experience Program.
Our vision is a healthier community through excellence in general practice education and training.
Our work centres on providing training to develop a workforce that will provide high-quality GP services and meet community needs now and in the future. We are committed to increasing the number of appropriately qualified general practitioners across our region with a focus on quality provision and retention.
EV offers the combined expertise and experience of our training practice community, our medical educators and our program management staff.
In cooperation and collaboration with our local stakeholders we work to ensure that all individuals have access to quality, highly trained primary health care, now and into the future. We do this through training in localised general practices and community settings with a focus on workforce needs.
With offices in Hawthorn and Churchill our whole region is well supported for GP training.
Our Churchill office manages training in the rural area of our region.
GP Training
Ballina (North Eastern New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Suite 6, 85 Tamar Street, Ballina NSW 2478
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Alexandria (Lower Eastern New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Suites W2C1 and W2C2, Level 2, Building 2, 75 O’Riordan Street, Sydney Corporate Park, Alexandria NSW 2015
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Deakin (Western New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Suite 2, 16 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Wagga Wagga (Western New South Wales)
GP Synergy
2/21 Blake Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Bundaberg (Wide Bay Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
81 Barolin Street Bundaberg QLD 4670
The Bundaberg and Hervey Bay hospitals are the major hospitals in the Wide Bay region, providing intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, medical imaging, pathology and a range of other allied health services.
There are six main placement sites in the Wide Bay region where you may be based during your GP training. These include Biggenden, Bundaberg, Childers, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Monto.
Hervey Bay offers an acute facility and works closely with the Maryborough Hospital to deliver health care to communities.
Registrars working in the Wide Bay region can enjoy opportunities in the varied specialties including in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
The Wide Bay region is just over four hour’s drive from Brisbane and includes areas including beaches, coastline, small towns, and villages and stunning mountain ranges.
GP Training
Hervey Bay (Wide Bay Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Suite 12 Madsen Medical Cnr Urraween and Madsen Roads Urraween Qld 4655
The Bundaberg and Hervey Bay hospitals are the major hospitals in the Wide Bay region, providing intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine, medical imaging, pathology and a range of other allied health services.
There are six main placement sites in the Wide Bay region where you may be based during your GP training. These include Biggenden, Bundaberg, Childers, Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Monto.
Hervey Bay offers an acute facility and works closely with the Maryborough Hospital to deliver health care to communities.
Registrars working in the Wide Bay region can enjoy opportunities in the varied specialties including in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
The Wide Bay region is just over four hour’s drive from Brisbane and includes areas including beaches, coastline, small towns, and villages and stunning mountain ranges.
GP Training
Townsville Region
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Location & Mailing Address Level 3, Clinical Practice Building 1 James Cook Drive James Cook University QLD 4811
Townsville is Australia’s largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast and is considered the unofficial capital of North Queensland. Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.
Townsville lies in the Burdekin Dry Tropics Region, which covers approximately 95,000 square kilometres and includes Bowen, Ayr, and Charters Towers. There are six main placement sites in this region where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Ayr, Charters Towers, Ingham, Magnetic Island, Palm Island and Townsville.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service comprises of 18 hospitals and community health campuses.
GP Training
Atherton (Tablelands Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Atherton Clinical School, Whitehouse, Atherton 48-56 Jack Street, Atherton QLD 4883
The Tablelands region offers a diverse range of rural general practice training opportunities.
There are five main placement sites in the Tablelands region where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Atherton, Malanda, Mareeba, Yungaburra and Ravenshoe.
There are major hospital facilities in Atherton and Mareeba, with outreach services to surrounding locations. Training posts are supported by onsite visiting specialists and allied health practitioners from the Cairns Base Hospital.
Registrars have opportunities to gain experience across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, minor surgery, tropical medicine, procedural obstetrics, anaesthetics, counselling, sexual health and women’s health. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is comprised of 21 hospitals.
GP Training
Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Level 1, Unit 15 / 27 Evans Street MAROOCHYDORE QLD 4558
The Sunshine Coast is north of Brisbane and includes various towns in which you may undergo your placement.
These towns include Beerwah, Caloundra, Gympie, Malaney, Maroochydore and Nambour.
The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service provide a comprehensive range of services through the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Caloundra Health Service, Gympie Hospital and Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital commenced services in March 2017 and will expand to a 738-bed facility by 2021.
GP Training
Roma (South West Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
54 Hawthorne Street Roma QLD 4455
The South West is a remote region in Queensland, covering over 319,808km².
There are three main placement sites in the South West region where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Charleville, Roma and St George.
There are 11 hospitals in the South West Hospital and Health Service, including eight multi-purpose health services, four outpatient clinics, two residential aged care facilities and two community health centres.
Registrars working in the South West region can enjoy opportunities in the varied specialties including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The South West region is home to the southern Queensland base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the town of Charleville.
GP Training
Mount Isa (North West Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
JCU – GP Training C/- Centre for Rural and Remote Health Mount Isa Hospital Campus Joan/Deighton St Entrance Mount Isa QLD 4825
The North West region of Queensland provides registrars with unique opportunities to gain medical knowledge and experiences in a region of scenic landscapes and rich Aboriginal culture.
There are nine main placement sites in the North West region where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Julia Creek, Karumba, Mornington Island, Mt Isa and Normanton.
Training posts provide opportunities across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, retrieval medicine, mental health, sexual health, minor surgery, Public Health, obstetrics and occupational medicine within the surrounding mine industry.
We serve a population of over 30 thousand people across a large and diverse geographical area.
The JCU GP Training regional office network delivers training and education that is community-oriented and engaged and connected to issues of relevance to the region.
Hospitals are established in Mount Isa and Cloncurry with visiting health services from the Mount Isa Hospital to Cloncurry regularly. The North West Hospital and Health Services includes nine hospitals.
GP Training
Mackay Region
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
James Cook University, Mackay Clinical School Mackay Base Hospital, Education and Research Centre, K Block, Level 1 475 Bridge Road Mackay QLD 4740
The Mackay region is home to a diverse and vibrant community with rural and coastal living opportunities in 30 townships, small rural settlements, and rural residential areas.
The Mackay region is one of the fastest growing in Queensland, with a population of about 115,000 people.
There are seven main placement sites in the Mackay region where you may be based during your GP training. These include Airlie Beach, Bowen, Collinsville, Dysart, Mackay, Proserpine and Sarina.
The Mackay Hospital and Health Service is comprised of eight hospitals. Major hospitals are located in Bowen, Mackay, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina. These hospitals offer a range of visiting specialists, ensuring training posts are well supported.
Registrars working in the Mackay region can enjoy opportunities in the varied specialties including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
GP Training
Longreach (Central West Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
CRRH-L c/- Longreach Hospital Jabiru St, Longreach QLD 4730
Central West Queensland includes towns such as Longreach, Barcaldine, Winton and Blackall and provides opportunities to gain experience across travel medicine, occupational medicine for the mining sector, sexual health, minor surgery, anaesthetics, obstetrics and mental health.
Central West Health Hospital services include accident and emergency, inpatient care, general and elective surgery, medical imaging and maternity services. Other healthcare services include a range of community and primary healthcare services such as immunisation, child and maternal health, chronic disease, allied health and mental health services.
The model of service delivery is based on five hospital hubs in Alpha, Barcaldine, Blackall, Longreach and Winton with satellite primary health clinics at Aramac, Bedourie, Birdsville, Boulia, Isisford, Jericho, Jundah, Muttaburra, Tambo and Windorah.
Region-wide services for child and maternal health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and chronic disease management, together with a range of allied health and community health services are based in Longreach and other service hubs.
Central West Health’s doctors also work in general practices across the region under contract arrangements to deliver an integrated approach to primary and acute healthcare.
Longreach is the regional centre, with a busy maternity service. Teams from within the district and from Brisbane provide regular health service visits occur to clinics through the Central West region.
The Central West is serviced by regular air flights to/from Brisbane and Townsville, buses to/from Rockhampton and Brisbane/Mount Isa, and a freight and passenger rail service to Longreach, from Brisbane via Rockhampton. Buses connect other centres to the passenger rail service.
GP Training
Emerald (Central Queensland Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
1 Pilot Farm Road Emerald QLD 4700
The Central Queensland region extends from the Capricorn Coast west to the Central Highlands with Rockhampton as the major regional centre.
There are 11 main placement sites in this region where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald, Emu Park, Gladstone, Moura, Mt Morgan, Rockhampton, Theodore, Woorabinda and Yeppoon.
The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service comprises six hospitals. The Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral centre. Other health services are located in towns including Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald, Gladstone, Theodore, Woorabinda and Yeppoon. Rural outpatient clinics provide services to communities in more remote locations.
GP Training
Rockhampton (Central Queensland Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Level 1, Fitzroy & East Building 36 East Street Rockhampton QLD 4700
The Central Queensland region extends from the Capricorn Coast west to the Central Highlands with Rockhampton as the major regional centre.
There are 11 main placement sites in this region where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald, Emu Park, Gladstone, Moura, Mt Morgan, Rockhampton, Theodore, Woorabinda and Yeppoon.
The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service comprises six hospitals. The Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral centre. Other health services are located in towns including Biloela, Blackwater, Emerald, Gladstone, Theodore, Woorabinda and Yeppoon. Rural outpatient clinics provide services to communities in more remote locations.
GP Training
Atherton (Cape and Torres Region)
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Atherton Clinical School Whitehouse, Atherton 48-56 Jack Street, Atherton QLD 4883
The Cape and Torres region includes Cooktown, Bamaga, Kowanyama, Thursday Island and Weipa, along with 274 islands off the tip of Cape York.
There are five main placement sites in the Cape & Torres Strait where you may be based during your GP training. These include: Bamaga, Cooktown, Injinoo, Thursday Island, Weipa. There are also a number of branch sites for Thursday Island, Cooktown and Weipa.
With a population of Melanesian and Indigenous Australian cultures, training opportunities and experiences include infectious diseases, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, diabetes, tuberculosis, women’s health and sexual health.
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service includes four major hospitals, with visiting medical specialists attending to most locations. The Torres Strait region is a culturally unique location delivering a captivating work environment with opportunities for fly-in, fly-out clinics to remote outer island communities delivering a variety of work unparalleled in Australia.
GP Training
Cairns
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Level 3 36 Shields Street Cairns 4870
The Cairns Hospital is the major referral centre for tropical North Queensland and the major provider of outreach specialist services to remote and rural areas.
Other major hospitals within this region include the Innisfail and Tully hospitals, south of Cairns. Registrars working in the Cairns region can enjoy opportunities in the varied specialties including in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is comprised of 21 facilities.
There are six main placement sites in the Cairns region where you may be based during your GP training. These include Mossman, Port Douglas, Kuranda, Cairns, Innisfail and Tully.
GP Training
Maroochydore
James Cook University
JCU GP Training
Level 1, Unit 15 / 27 Evans Street Maroochydore QLD 4558
The Sunshine Coast is north of Brisbane and includes various towns in which you may undergo your placement.
These towns include Beerwah, Caloundra, Gympie, Malaney, Maroochydore and Nambour.
The Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service provide a comprehensive range of services through the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Caloundra Health Service, Gympie Hospital and Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital commenced services in March 2017 and will expand to a 738-bed facility by 2021.
GP Training
Hawthorn
Eastern Victoria GP Training
15 Cato Street, Hawthorn 3122 Victoria
Eastern Victoria GP Training (EVGPT) is contracted by the Commonwealth of Australia to administer the Australian General Practice Training program facilitating training in the urban, regional and rural areas of Eastern Victoria. EV also delivers the Practice Experience Program.
Our vision is a healthier community through excellence in general practice education and training.
Our work centres on providing training to develop a workforce that will provide high-quality GP services and meet community needs now and in the future. We are committed to increasing the number of appropriately qualified general practitioners across our region with a focus on quality provision and retention.
EV offers the combined expertise and experience of our training practice community, our medical educators and our program management staff.
In cooperation and collaboration with our local stakeholders we work to ensure that all individuals have access to quality, highly trained primary health care, now and into the future. We do this through training in localised general practices and community settings with a focus on workforce needs.
With offices in Hawthorn and Churchill our whole region is well supported for GP training.
Our Hawthorn office manages training in the Metropolitan area of our region.
GP Training
Wollongong (Lower Eastern New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Level 2, Suite 2, 310 Crown Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.
GP Training
Dubbo (Western New South Wales)
GP Synergy
Ground Floor, 211 Macquarie Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
GP Synergy delivers the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) for doctors seeking fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in NSW and ACT. We also deliver the RACGP Practice Eligible Program (PEP).
We offer a diverse range of rural, remote and metropolitan training experiences across our three training regions – Western NSW, North Eastern NSW and Lower Eastern NSW. This includes an extensive range of accredited rural generalist training posts, as well as academic research training opportunities. A wide range of additional special interest training opportunities are also available, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Our highly evaluated education programs are designed and developed by regional education teams located across nine regional offices. Aligned to college curriculums, our fully subsidised GP registrar education program is tailored to each registrar’s stage of training and national and local population health needs. It also includes a highly popular fellowship assessment preparation program. GP registrars are supported throughout their training with a dedicated local medical educator, accredited GP supervisors and supportive local administrative team members.