What does rural generalist training in WA offer me?

Mentoring and career support

As a rural generalist registrar, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated program training advisor and regional medical educator. They’re there for you throughout your journey to help you get the most out of every opportunity, so that you leave the program ready to take on any situation you could be faced with in a rural setting.

Diverse skills training

As part of the WARG program, we offer all our registrars incredible training opportunities in advanced skills such as anaesthetics, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, Aboriginal health, internal medicine, mental health, and emergency medicine. 

Community need

All Australians deserve access to high-quality healthcare no matter where they live. In your career as a rural generalist you’ll be working at the pinnacle of medical practice, ensuring equal health access in regional, rural, and remote Australia. 

Every rural or remote placement is different and will offer a different learning opportunity. You are strongly supported by a nominated supervisor who is there to provide you with education and leadership as you navigate your way through community GP.

WAGPET will support you by providing:

• Financial support to ensure that you are not disadvantaged by choosing rural or remote training locations
• Dedicated program training advisors
• Tailored placements that take into consideration your training needs and the community needs
• Dedicated regional medical educators
• Regional education that is tailored to specific regional health issues
• Alternative supervision models.