The
Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program is delivered in
Victoria by 5 Regional Training Providers (RTPs):
The
RACGP has developed the Curriculum for Australian General Practice
Training program which sets the standards for the knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary for competent, unsupervised general practice
www.racgp.com.au
Rural Workforce Agency, Victoria offer many services and support to Rural GPs and their families.
www.rwav.com.au
The training regions in Victoria
The five regions consist of 4 rural regions and 1 in the Melbourne metropolitan and Greater Geelong region.
What we do – first class training
The
AGPT program is delivered by 5 RTPs in Victoria. Each Victorian RTP
creates a stimulating, challenging team-based and supportive learning
environment. There is dedicated teaching time throughout the program
co-ordinated by a GP medical educator. The level of support is very
strong during the first year, gradually tapering in subsequent years,
allowing you to develop independently. Experienced GP supervisors, who
are friendly, approachable and involved in all our education
activities, will mentor you. The GP supervisors stay with the program
and direct it from the GP perspective. The work environment is
equitable where the registrars and GPs work together equally.
- Shortest specialist training program
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- Earliest specialty entry point (interns can apply)
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- Generous Government financial incentives
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The AGPT program is a Commonwealth Government Initiative.
The
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is the
professional organisation that focuses on the safety and quality of
general practice.
The college’s mission is to improve
health and wellbeing for all Australians by supporting general
practitioners, registrars and medical students, by assessing doctors
skills and knowledge, supplying ongoing professional development
activities, developing resources and guidelines, helping general
practitioners with issues that affect their practice and development
standards that general practices use as part of the accreditation
processes.
The college has developed the Curriculum
for Australian General Practice which sets the standards for the
knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for competent, unsupervised
general practice.
The college’s core business of
setting and maintaining the standards for general practice care,
education, training and research has been incorporated into every part
of the curriculum. It reflects an evolving training and practice
environment, a changing Australian general practice workforce with more
women and international medical graduate general practitioners, new
patterns of health emerging, new public health initiatives and an
increasing consumer focus.
For more information on RACGP visit www.racgp.com.au
General Practice as a Career
The challenges GPs experience
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- Great lifestyle and flexible hours
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- Interaction and connection with patients
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- Independent responsibility for patient management
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- Opportunities to sub-specialise
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- Management of a range of complex issues
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- Time for family, social & recreational pursuits
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- A good income – with generous training incentives
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GP Registrar perspectives
Nick Aung, GP registrar, Greater Green Triangle
“General practice is ideal. The holistic approach to patient care and a
more personal rapport with patients, the flexibility of how you can
choose to broaden your skill and do further training in a range of
areas such as obstetrics, anaesthesia and paediatrics.”
Elaine Tho, GP registrar, getGP
Elaine is enthusiastic about all aspects of general practice, from the
level of patient care right through to working with other GPs. “Being
able to be good at lots of different things is very appealing! I enjoy
everything about being a GP registrar - the wide range of patients and
presenting complaints, flexible hours, support by supervisors,
admitting rights to the local hospital. I love the diverse options open
to me.”
Sira Tagerd, GP registrar, Bogong Regional Training Network
“As a GP I see so many different problems. You never know what’s next
and that’s the beauty of general practice. There are time pressures but
the variety, continuing care and on-going patient-doctor relationship
is wonderful.” Sira has developed a strong interest in women’s health,
travel medicine and skin cancer detection.
Important application information and dates
AGPT Application Dates for 2010 entry:
Applications open: 22 May 2009
Applications close: 22 June 2009
All applications are done online. To apply online, visit the AGPT Website at www.agpt.com.au, and go to “Apply for AGPT”.
Are you eligible for AGPT?
Visit the AGPT website to check your eligibility. www.agpt.com.au
Rural Workforce Agency, Victoria (RWAV)
Support for Rural GPs & their families
RWAV
offers many services to rural GPs. Key priorities include the provision
of support services for rural doctors and their families, professional
development programs, locum support, marketing of rural general
practice, recruitment of rural doctors including specialist outreach
services, workforce planning and research to inform government policy.
RWAV Support Services
Ongoing support, advice and assistance is provided by RWAV to doctors who work in rural general practice and includes:
- Orientation in practice
- Sustainable practice
- Community Development
- Rural Medical Family Network (RMFN)
- Medical Specialist Outreach Assistance Program (MSOAP)
- Locum subsidies
- Family and Personal Assistance
- Grants
- Mentoring
RWAV Recruitment
RWAV offers a comprehensive recruitment and placement service for
Australian trained doctors and suitably qualified overseas trained
doctors to work in country Victoria.
For more information contact RWAV on (03) 9349 7800 or visit the RWAV website at www.rwav.com.au
Contact: Pauline Ingham, VicNet Marketing and Research Officer
Email: paulinei@rwav.com.au
