Trainees

Rural Generalist Pathway WA Support Services 

The aim of the Rural Generalist Pathway WA is to facilitate the transition for rural generalist trainees through the various educational and training components as well as provide post-fellowship support to rural generalists. By joining the Rural Generalist Pathway WA, trainees will be able to access a range of support services relevant to their stage on the pathway as outlined below. More support services will be offered as the pathway expands.

  

Trainee Statistics

The following graph illustrates the distribution of Rural Generalist Pathway WA trainees^ by stage on the pathway and region. The pathway is flexible and can be joined at various points throughout a current or aspiring rural generalist's training journey, right from medical school through to fellowship and beyond. Each journey will be unique and tailored to the specific needs of the trainee

  

^All participants on the Rural Generalist Pathway WA are referred to as ‘trainees’ even if they are not currently enrolled with a General Practice College for rural generalist fellowship training. 

 

Check out the information on our Rural Generalist Pathway WA tab to find out about the eligibility requirements and application processes. If you need more information, please contact us.

The Rural Generalist Pathway WA is a separate program which supplements the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) rural fellowship programs. You need to apply for ACRRM or RACGP training separately. Please visit the ACRRM and RACGP websites for further information on general practice training in Western Australia.

All doctors accepted into ACRRM or RACGP rural training are strongly encouraged to join the Rural Generalist Pathway WA. The core function of the Coordination Unit is to help to facilitate the transition for rural generalist trainees through the various educational and training components for the first six years of postgraduate training. The Coordination Unit also partners with existing organisations to enhance the professional experience in regional, rural and remote locations for rural generalists. Once on the pathway, you will be assigned a mentor who is an experienced Rural Generalist, provided with individualised career navigation, connected to our network of stakeholders and given priority access to requisite courses. You may also be eligible for ongoing professional development opportunities.

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.

 

Example RGP
Last Updated: 02/06/2023