Training locations - GP Synergy
  • 2022 AGPT applications open 22 Mar - 20 Apr 2021

Training locations

Training locations

If you're looking for diverse and rewarding training experiences in supervised and supported environments, then you have come to the right place. NSW and ACT are brimming with training opportunities across a variety of settings.

  • 2022 AGPT applications open March 2021

    Applications open 22 March - 20 April 2021

Where do you train in NSW and ACT?

1. Your training region and pathway preference

When you apply to the AGPT program, you can preference which pathway (rural or general) and training region you would like to train. 

2. Your subregion preference & allocation

Our training regions are divided into subregions. On offer, your interview score and preference will determine which subregion you are allocated to complete your GP term training.  

3. Your training location obligations

We all have a commitment to ensuring communities in need receive adequate primary care. As part of this commitment, you'll train in areas of medical service need, as part of your training location obligations.

4. Your GP placement choice

Which practice/s you train in is up to you and the practice.  We offer a flexible GP term placement process to enable registrars and practices to determine their best fit. 

1. Your training region and pathway preference

When you apply to the AGPT program, you can preference your pathway choice (i.e. general and rural pathway) and training region. In NSW and ACT, there are three training regions to choose from.

  • North Eastern NSW

  • Lower Eastern NSW

  • Western NSW

2. Your subregion preference and allocation

Each of our NSW and ACT training regions are divided into subregions. If you are successful in receiving an offer to train with us, you will be allocated to a subregion within your shortlisted training region based on your selection performance and preference.

You'll undertake your GP training terms within this subregion, with teaching and support from your local medical education and administrative team.

Western NSW

  • Murrumbidgee and ACT (general and rural pathway)

  • Western NSW (rural pathway only)

North Eastern NSW

  • Hunter, Manning and Central Coast (general and rural pathway)

  • Nepean, Western and Northern Sydney (general pathway only)

  • New England/Northwest (rural pathway only)

  • North Coast (general and rural pathway)

Lower Eastern NSW

  • Central, Eastern and South Western Sydney (general pathway only)

  • South Eastern NSW (general and rural pathway)

3. Your training location obligations

To ensure communities across NSW and ACT receive the primary care they need, during your training you'll train in areas of medical service need. Known as training location obligations, these areas of need will vary according to each subregion.

4. Your GP term placement choice

Which practice/s you will train in during your GP training is up to you and the practice, as our term placement process is designed to offer flexibility to decide what's right for you. All of our practices are accredited and follow GP Synergy’s Practice Quality Framework to ensure a quality training experience.

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FAQs

You can find a list of accredited training practices on each subregion page of our website:

 

Western NSW

North Eastern NSW

Lower Eastern NSW

 

Every six months you will be asked to enrol online and indicate your training plans for the coming term. This generally happens around early October for the term in first half of the year. 

If you are deemed to be eligible to enter a GP term, you will be able to apply for practices within your subregion and grouping around mid-October via our online training management system, GPRime. 

Please see the Training Locations Obligations page. 

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Dr Matthew Chan

Rural GP registrar | New England/Northwest

There’s quite a lot to like about training in NE/NW! The main thing is the experiences I’ve had.  I’ve had a great experience, I’ve been happy with my training and I wouldn’t change it. If I had the opportunity over, I’d do the same.

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Dr Rachel James

Rural GP registrar | Murrumbidgee

One of the doctors in Deniliquin (now my supervisor), suggested we check out the town, and we just loved it. It’s so beautiful, the river is so beautiful, and everybody was so welcoming. We just thought, why don’t we give it a go.

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Dr Paul Lunney

Rural GP Registrar | Western NSW

I would ideally love to stay in Dubbo for the longer term. This community has been so welcoming to me, a pleasure to live and work in - it has become home. It would be an honour for me to continue to provide services in and contribute to the community.

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