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NSW Rural Medical Education Unit (RMEU)
The NSW Rural Medical Education Unit (RMEU) provides a coordinated training pathway to rural generalism in NSW. Each year the RMEU supports over 150 trainees in different stages of their RG journey.
Programs include;
- John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program - 10 week RG rotations in rural NSW working in primary care and a procedural hospital
- NSW Rural Generalist Training Program - Four year supported RG pathway with 12-month Advanced Skills Training. Coordinates Advanced Skills Training positions for Doctors in Training for Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, Mental Health and Paediatrics
- NSW Rural General Practitioner Procedural Training Program - offers fellowed GP's flexible Advanced Skills Training opportunities in Surgery, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, Mental Health and Paediatrics.
NSW Rural Generalist Training Program Pathway Entry
Foundation Year
Applications open May 2024
Rural Generalist Advanced Skills Training
Applications open July 2024
For enquiries please email HETI-RuralGeneralist@health.nsw.gov.au
Pathway entry points
The Rural Medical Education Unit offers multiple entry points into a rural generalist pathway.
Doctors in Training (PGY1-PGY5) are eligible for the John Flynn Prevocational Doctors Program (JFPDP). This is a great opportunity to experience the life and work of a rural generalist over a 10 week rotation.
Doctors in Training (PGY2 or beyond) that are interested in Advanced Skills Training can join the Rural Generalist Training Program (RGTP). This program offers two entry points known as Foundation Year or lateral entry. Trainees receive comprehensive and supportive training through their early career, Advanced Skills Training and transitioning to independent practice.
Fellowed GP’s can apply for the General Practitioner Procedural Training Program (GPPTP) an ideal training opportunity for GP’s seeking Advanced Skills Training or those GP’s needing a flexible pathway to refresh and upskill a pre-existing advanced skill.
Training and career locations
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