AGPT with NCGPT | North Coast GP Training

The NCGPT Training Programs

NCGPT's general practice training program allows registrars to train towards Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), or both. For those seeking to further prepare for the challenges of working in rural settings NCGPT supports the Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP). During their training registrars can opt to work in practices that specialise in specific health areas of interest to them. Full practical exam preparation support is offered, for both the written and clinical exams, giving our registrars a strong track record of success in the College exams.

NCGPT’s strong Procedural Training Program offers Registrars opportunities to gain valuable procedural skills in Emergency, O&G, Anaesthetics, Surgery and Mental Health in accredited Advanced Rural Skills Posts based in hospitals across the region. NCGPT registrars also have opportunities for a rich and rewarding experience in any one of five Aboriginal Medical and Health Services across the region.

NCGPT Training Pathways (The Rural or General Question)

AGPT applicants are often confused about the differences between the Rural and General Pathways. Basically, these pathways determine what geographical areas (RA1-5) a registrar needs to practice in, not the content of the training program or the length of time it takes to complete. In RTPs such as North Coast GP Training, registrars doing either pathway receive the same training over the same period of time. In the NCGPT region there is only one location (Tweed Heads) that Rural Pathway Registrars can not practice in. Consequently there is no significant training differences between the two pathways. There are however generous incentive payments made under the General Practice Rural Incentive Program (GPRIP) available to registrars not working in RA1 locations. See the AGPT Application Guide for details.

If you are debating whether to pursue the Rural or General Pathway we encourage you to call us so that we can explain the differences and how they may relate to your specific situation.

In 2012 NCGPT has 34 Rural Pathway places available and 6 General. In mid August applicants are notified of their ranking and the number of applicants for the pathways at each RTP. Applicants are then given the chance to change their preferences accordingly.

For more Rural/General information, click here.

Further Information

If you have any questions about applying to North Coast GP Training contact Sue Gramza on 66 8157 11 or email sueg@ncgpt.org.au.

Request the NCGPT Info Pack.