General Practice and Rural Medicine Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
- Indigenous Education and Research Centre
- Indigenous Engagement
- Virtual Open Day
- Mabo Decision: 30 years on
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Marine Science
- Elite Athletes
- CEE
- International Students
- CEE
- Research Division
- JCU Orientation
- General Practice and Rural Medicine
- Pathways to university
- Cyber Security Hub
- JCU Global Experience
- Defence
- Open Day
- Pharmacy Full Scope
- Education Division
- JCU Heroes Programs
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Health
Registrars training in northern and regional Queensland undertake a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health educational activities. A diverse range of training posts in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service settings is also available, offering registrars an immersive experience in the provision of comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Read more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Health
Academic posts
Academic posts provide exposure to research and the academic environment and can be a great way to incorporate academic work into your career. As part of an academic post, registrars develop skills in research, teaching, project work and critical evaluation of research relevant to the discipline of general practice. An academic post can be great preparation for further postgraduate study in academic general practice.
Read more about Academic posts.
Advanced Skills Training
All Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) registrars pursuing a Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ Rural Generalist Fellowship (FRACGP-RG) must undertake training in an Advanced Skill at some stage during their training.
Read more about Advanced Skills Training.
Extended Skills
Registrars on the RACGP pathway are required to complete six months of Extended Skills Training in an area of special interest. Extended Skills Training extends the depth and breadth of the registrar’s skill base in an area relevant to primary medical care.