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Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP)

The Prevocational GP Placement Program (PGPPP) offers you an opportunity to undertake a dedicated General Practice placement as one of your hospital terms. The idea of the Program is to provide you with a positive experience to help you make an informed decision about General Practice as a career.

Why do a PGPPP?

A PGPPP placement gives you hands-on experience in General Practice and procedural medicine in a well-supervised training post where you will be involved in direct care of patients from local communities and the opportunity for follow-up care.  You’ll have full responsibility for managing your own patients; ordering tests, prescribing, and liaising with other health professionals and specialists to develop a clinical plan to manage your patients in their community. 
You might like to talk with, or read about, other junior doctors who can give a day-to-day perspective of their experiences in the Program.

Who can apply?

Junior doctors employed by the state government hospitals, PGY2 and above, are eligible for the Program.
Information on eligibility requirements for Overseas Trained Doctors can be found in the FAQ section of this site.

How does it work?

When you participate in this program you will rotate out of your hospital into a General Practice training post for a minimum of one, and a maximum of two, hospital terms. At the end of your term in General Practice you will simply rotate back to your hospital.
While undertaking a PGPPP term you will remain employed by your tertiary hospital and continue to be paid by the hospital, accrue leave entitlements, etc. Your medical indemnity also continues to be met by your hospital.

Where can I do a PGPPP?

Training posts throughout the state are managed for ACRRM and the RACGP by either WAGPET or SPARHC, depending on their location.

To apply for PGPPP placements in Albany, Broome (KAMSC or KPHU), Carnarvon, Derby, Esperance or Kalgoorlie please contact Rosemary Ingham at the UWA School of Primary, Aboriginal and Rural Health Care. T: (08) 9346 7503, E: SPARHC-SM@meddent.uwa.edu.au or visit the website: www.sparhc.uwa.edu.au

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about PGPPP for junior doctors, Supervisors and Practices.

 
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GP Registrar Testimonial: Dr Stuart Prosser Dr Stuart Prosser

I was attracted to rural general practise by the idea of being able to deliver complete care to my population, the old saying of from cradle to grave. The ability to undertake procedural training in Western Australia was a huge advantage as it meant that I was able to develop contacts with experienced specialists who have been able to provide support during, and in particularly post, completion of training.

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