How GP training in a rural setting makes you a better doctor
Be there. For them.
James Cook University's program training GP registrars to make a difference in North Western Queensland
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health
Closing the gap between the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians is a national priority.
The future of GP training
General Practitioners (GPs) are a key part of the health workforce that communities in northern, regional and remote Australia require.
Making rural health matter
James Cook University is making a difference in the lives of Australians in regional, rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Why be a GP?
The flexibility, variety, excitement, and wide scope of practice are just some of the reasons that JCU GP registrars love their career. Discover more about becoming a GP with JCU.
We serve a population of more than 1.6 million
people across a diverse geographical area
North Western Queensland offers a vivid mix of people and landscapes. From
glorious beaches and mountains, and hinterlands with spectacular
rainforests and rich farmland, to wide savannah country,
wilderness and the red soil of the Australian outback.
*Note: Training in South East Queensland including the Sunshine Coast
is managed by RACGP. For ACRRM, JCU facilitates training
in the Queensland region excluding
South East Queensland.
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Rural experiences shape GP
One of the first doctors to graduate from JCU, Dr Aileen Traves was a trail blazer in the rurally focused medical school’s early years. “Moving to a newly established regional medical school from a capital city was the best decision ever for me,” the former Canberran says. “I
‘I love learning three new things every day’
RACGP’s 2022 Queensland GP Supervisor of the Year, Dr Luke Notley, is a Mackay GP who finds joy in teaching. Dr Notley has been a GP supervisor with JCU since the University began delivering the Australian General Practice Training Program in 2016, and worked as a part-time medical educator fo
Cutting edge in skin cancer training
James Cook University’s GP registrars and medical students are receiving gold standard education in skin cancer diagnosis and removal in a pilot program that recognises the crucial role of rural doctors in melanoma detection and treatment. Dr Jeremy Hudson, JCU Senior Lecturer in Skin Cancer M
Former nurse is Queensland’s GP in Training of the Year
RACGP’s 2022 Queensland GP in Training of the Year, Townsville’s Dr Laura MacDonald, is a former registered nurse who, with a little encouragement from her medical colleagues, decided to go back to the books and study medicine 11 years ago. Dr MacDonald graduated from James Cook Universi
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Making a difference to communities in need
In the small mining town of Weipa, Dr Will Horwood is excited to be part of bringing vital health services to the community.
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Be part of the community
Welcomed by the friendly community, Dr Rachael Yin Foo felt like she was part of the community from day one when she arrived in Winton.
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Wide scope of practice and hands on experience
One of the major drawcards to GP training in North Western Queensland is the range of diverse presentations.
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Be there for your patients
While training to be a GP in a rural town may seem daunting to some, you'll be supported by experienced and passionate clinicians and educators.
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Excellent training support
While training to be a GP in a rural town may seem daunting to some, you'll be supported by experienced and passionate clinicians and educators.
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Rewarding Work
For Dr Michael Pitt, making a real impact to the health of rural communities has been a major drawcard.
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