What is the Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway?
The Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway supports junior medical officers with targeted training and development to become a Rural Generalist, or to go on to any other medical field. The Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway is a highly respected, selective and flexible pathway that offers Australia’s most passionate and dedicated medical students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of clinical training and develop the advanced skill set required to support the health needs of rural communities.
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What does the Pathway offer?
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Flexible Training
Tailored career planning
Progress at your pace
If fast tracking your training is important to you, we can support you to get further faster. If you prefer to gain more experience along the way, then that’s fine too.
There’s no bonded lock in period on the Pathway.
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Privileged Access
Guaranteed terms
Diverse skills training
Expanded options
We offer all PGY 1 & 2 trainees guaranteed access to hard-to-get training term experience in paediatrics, O&G and anaesthetics. We also have access to the largest number of Advanced Skills Training positions in Australia.
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Endless Options
Flexibility
Scope
Opportunity
The Queensland Rural Generalist Pathway not only qualifies you for life as a Rural Generalist, it also sets you up for a career in almost any other medical field. Our Fellows go on to roles in rural generalism, clinical leadership, international aid work, expeditionary and retrieval medicine and provide valuable services to communities in need nationally and internationally.
Pathway Timeline
Career Navigators
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Dr John Douyere is the QRGP Medical Director, with over 20 years experience living and working in rural Queensland communities.
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Dr Michael Clements commenced his studies at Sydney University through the RAAF Graduate Medical Scheme.
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Prue grew up in the Wide Bay region and spent her childhood weekends on the family dairy farm outside of Biggenden.
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Leanne grew up in rural Queensland south of Mackay near Sarina and Carmilla.
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James is a Rural Generalist Senior Medical Officer at Stanthorpe Hospital. He graduated from Flinders University in 2003.
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Tarun is Professor of Health Professional Education and Head of the Townsville Clinical School at the James Cook University College of Medicine and Dentistry.
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Dale graduated from the Flinders University of South Australia in 1982, initially pursuing a career in Rural General Practice, and subsequently in Emergency Medicine.
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Dr Natasha Coventry is currently Director of Medical Services – East, Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service, based in Cooktown Hospital.
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Felicity is based in the beautiful garden city of Toowoomba, working as a general practitioner and as the Senior Clinical Editor for Darling Downs Healthpathway.
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Claudia is currently working as Senior Medical Officer and Lead Clinician at Yulu-Burri-Ba in the Bayside of Brisbane.
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Cameron is currently working as a Rural Generalist Senior Medical Officer at St. George Hospital.
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Michael is currently working as a Rural Generalist in Beaudesert, enjoying an interesting clinical mix of primary and secondary care.
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Jaime is currently a Rural Generalist in General Practice in Beaudesert.
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Ebonney is currently working as a Rural Generalist in General Practice on Magnetic Island.