All GP Registrars must complete twelve (12) months of post intern/general registration hospital terms in an accredited hospital prior to commencing their general practice training terms (make yourself familiar with the mandatory hospital rotations for your end point qualification). You may have already done enough hospital time prior to commencing the GP training program and are keen to head directly into your general practice training terms as soon as you enter the program. If so you need to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. This process is explained in the GPR Handbook 2015 and must be completed in the first twelve (12) months of GP training.
Rural Pathway GP Registrars can train in Darwin itself. Since July 2010 Darwin is considered a rural location; however we do encourage Rural Pathway GP Registrars to train in locations outside of Darwin by providing attractive subsidies and incentives as well as a strong support program. The Handbook is not intended to replace the vocational training information and requirements on the RACGP, ACRRM or AGPT websites.
NTGPE Specific Requirements
NTGPE Mandatory Requirements vary by Registrar Training Cohort, these are outlined in the NTGPE Training Requirements by Cohort document:
- At least two meetings per year with your Training Team and a pre-commencement meeting
- Attendance at three NTGPE workshops: orientation and two educational workshops
- Five External Clinical Teaching Visits (one of which is a video consultation) – this includes the formative mini-CEX for ACRRM Registrars
- myGPcommunity engagement as per term requirements
- Evidence of delivery for four teaching sessions
- A six month full time equivalent (FTE) Mainstream Placement (can be undertaken as part time for a full year e.g. for those also practicing procedural skills in regional hospitals)
- A minimum quota of community based Aboriginal Health Training (minimum two days per week over a six month period)
- A six month full time equivalent (FTE) Remote Post
Remote definition:
- Anywhere greater than 100kms from Alice Springs or Darwin. (this includes Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Tennant Creek)
- Where a GP Registrar does not live permanently in the remote location for six (6) months they are required to spend four (4) days per week there including three (3) nights per week
- Exception to this is the three (3) Fly-in Fly-out posts in Alice and Darwin where overnight arrangements will be negotiated with DMCE on a case by case basis.
Aboriginal Health Training (AHT) post
All Registrars beginning their training from 2012 through NTGPE are required to undertake an AHT post placement as part of their training. The placement must be at least two (2) days per week for six (6) calendar months; however we encourage Registrars to undertake placements full time if they can. You should discuss your plan on how you will meet this requirement with your Training Advisor (TA) throughout your training. We have Medical Educators with a wide range of experiences in AHT posts in their own training and subsequent work as Training Advisors who will also be available to assist finding a suitable placement.
You will find currently available AHT posts via this website. Alternatively if you are unsure if a post you are interested in is suitable for AHT contact the GP Registrar Support Team on (08) 8946 7079 or your TA to confirm. We are keen to make sure this requirement is made flexible and fun and we encourage GP Registrars to think of innovative ways to support the Aboriginal population of the NT whilst undertaking interesting and supported training.