Rural Generalist Pathway – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
QHow do I join the Rural Generalist Pathway?
A Complete and submit an Expression of Interest.
QWho do I contact if I have any questions about the Rural Generalist Pathway?
A In the first instance, please contact us by email at rural_generalist@health.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4616 6947. Your enquiry will be passed on to the relevant team member for response.
QIs QueenslandHealth my training provider?
A No – to continue on the Rural Generalist Pathway, you must make successful application for Australian General Practice Training or the Remote Vocational Training Scheme as a rural GP registrar.
QWhat are ‘Regional Training Providers’ and do I need to join one to complete my GP training?
A Regional Training Providers are tasked by GPET and are responsible for providing successful applicants with the necessary training and resources to enable them to gain a FACRRM and/or a FRACGP. There are three Regional Training Providers in Queensland:
QWhen should I apply for College membership?
A As soon as you are offered a rural GP registrar position, or sooner if you are committed to a rural medical career.
QWhat responses has General Practice Education and Training provided to Frequently Asked Questions about the Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine qualification, following the decision by the Australian Medical Council to grant initial accreditation to ACRRM to deliver general practice training?
A The questions and GPET’s responses can be found at http://tinyurl.com/39cvno.
QWhat happens if I am not successful in gaining a rural GP registrar position this year?
A Your provisional acceptance on to the Rural Generalist Pathway lapses at the end of the year. However, it will be reinstated anytime in the future that you do gain a rural GP registrar position.
QWhen and how do I apply for Australian General Practice Training?
A Applications open in May each year and are made online through the website (visit http://www.agpt.com.au/praxis.php/category/view/132 for applicant information).
QWhen and how do I apply for the Remote Vocational Training Scheme?
A Applications are open to any doctor who meets the criteria or anticipate that they will by the commencement of the training year in February (visit http://www.rvts.org.au/ for applicant information).
QWhat is the HECS Reimbursement Scheme and who is eligible?
A The HECS Scheme aims to promote careers in rural medicine and, in the longer term, increase the number of doctors in rural and regional Australia by reimbursing one-fifth of the HECS debt for each year of training undertaken or service provided in rural and remote areas of Australia. For the purposes of the HECS Scheme, a designated rural area is defined as RRMA categories 3–7 locations. These locations include large rural centres, remote centres and smaller rural and remote centres. Reimbursements under the HECS Scheme are made to eligible graduates following an initial 12 months service in a designated rural area. Subsequent payments are made after each six-month period of service.
QHow can I find out more about the Scheme or if my location is in an eligible area?
A If you require further information regarding any aspect of the HECS Reimbursement Scheme, please visit http://tinyurl.com/2zgkka or contact Medicare Australia on 1800 010 550.
QDo all QueenslandHealth Rural Scholarship Scheme (QHRSS) holders have to follow the Rural Generalist Pathway?
A All QHRSS holders are required to complete the pre-vocational component of the Rural Generalist Pathway to ensure they are confident and capable of practising rurally with
appropriate supervision from the start of Postgraduate Year 3. There is no requirement to continue with either RACGP or ACRRM training beyond this if your interests lie in other areas.
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