Eligibility
To enter and remain on the Rural Generalist Pathway WA, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Employed as a rural generalist in rural or remote Western Australia and living in rural or remote Western Australia.
- Employed as a medical practitioner in rural or remote Western Australia with future intent to live and practise as a rural generalist in a rural or remote area.
- Employed as a medical practitioner in metropolitan Western Australia with demonstrated rural experience and future intent to live and practise as a rural generalist in a rural or remote area.
- Enrolled in the final or penultimate year of a medical degree in Western Australia with demonstrated rural experience and future intent to live and practise as a rural generalist in a rural or remote area.
- Enrolled in a rural GP training program in Western Australia.
Upon entry to the Western Australian health care system, International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must prove that they meet the requirements of the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) to hold medical registration. The assessment process assesses the knowledge and clinical skills of IMGs seeking to qualify for medical registration in Australia. More information can be found through the Medical Board of Australia website. The WA Country Health Service offers the Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) program as an alternative to the Australian Medical Council clinical exam.
IMGs may join the Rural Generalist Pathway WA if they meet the eligibility requirements. It is important to note that general registration is required before being eligible to join a college training program.
This is an example of what your training journey could look like. However, each trainee's journey will be unique and tailored to their specific needs.
Demonstrated rural experience includes at least two of the following (or equivalent):
- Enrolled in or completed the Department of Health GP Program with rural intent
- Completed at least one optional rural rotation (hospital or primary care), such as the Rural Junior Doctor Training Innovation Fund, Community Residency Program or John Flynn Placement Program
- Enrolled in or completed a Rural Clinical School of WA (or interstate equivalent) 12-month placement
- Completed at least one rural focused research project or publication
- Volunteered in a rural or remote area
- Lived in a rural or remote area for more than two years.