The Enhanced Rural Training Framework ensures GP Registrars with an interest in rural and remote General Practice can access specific training as an integral part of their vocational training within a structure that leads to a recognised qualification such as the RACGP’s Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.

The Enhanced Rural Training Framework

• Prepares you both culturally and clinically for placements in a rural and remote setting
• Allows you to train in the areas which are relevant to the provision of rural general practice or rural and remote medicine
• Provides a supportive framework as a guide to working towards a rural post graduate award (FARGP and/or FACRRM)

What is available through the ERTF?

• Registrars enrolled in the FARGP and/or FACRRM will be supported by the WAGPET Rural Advisor - providing ongoing information and advice
• Flexibility to choose hospital terms in a regional centre and get ‘hands on’ experience with a broad range of conditions
• You will develop a rural preparation learning plan with the WAGPET Rural Advisor and your GP Supervisor
  Curriculum defined procedural and/or emergency skills
• Involvement with other rural GPs through regional activities and conferences
• Develop rural networks and supports
• Advanced skills courses such as EMST, PHTLS, APLS etc
• Opportunities to develop appropriate cultural and social understandings
• Establish networks with organisations that support rural practitioners (eg GP Networks and Rural Health West)
• You and your family will be supported by the Rural Medical Family Network (RMFN)

We need you!

There is a workforce shortage of GPs in Rural and Remote Western Australia.  If you choose Enhanced Rural Training Framework -

• you will be prepared
• you will receive excellent education, training and support
• you can have fun, make life long friends and contribute in many ways to rural and remote communities in Western Australia.

Want to know more?

For more information on the Enhanced Rural Training Framework in WA please register your interest with WAGPET or contact the WAGPET Rural Advisor, Dr Mike Eaton.

More information on preparing for Rural General Practice is available in the Advanced Rural Training section of this website.