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Historically the Rural Generalist Pathway started as a complement to the recognition of the rural generalist vocation in Queensland.  In August 2005, a group of key stakeholders were convened in Roma to develop the concept of a supported training pathway to a career in rural medicine.

Please click on the link to view a brief history on the Rural Generalist Pathway.

Through Medical Officers' (Queensland Health) Certified Agreement (No. 1) 2005, Rural Generalist Medicine was recognised by Queensland as a generalist discipline in May 2008.

A Rural Generalist is defined as a rural medical practitioner who is credentialed to serve in:

1. Hospital-based and community-based primary medical practice; and
2. Hospital-based secondary medical practice:
   - in at least one specialist medical displine (commonly but not limited to obstetrics, anaesthetics and surgery); and
   - without supervision by a specialist medical practitioner in the relevant disciplines
3. Possibly, hospital and community-based public health practice - particularly in remote and indigenous communities.

Since its commencement the Rural Generalist Pathway has expanded its support to trainees.

Please click on the link to view the training pathway to a career in Rural Generalist Medicine.