The Western NSW subregion at a glance
The Western NSW subregion stretches north to the QLD/NSW border, west to the SA/NSW border, south to the VIC/NSW border and east to include the town of Oberon.
110 training facilities
7 Aboriginal health training facilities
120 GP supervisors
Rural pathway opportunities
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Hear what the locals have to say
Dr Aliza Lord
Dr Aliza Lord is training as a rural generalist in the outback city of Broken Hill. She chose advanced skills in emergency medicine as she wanted to challenge herself and the additional skills are complimentary to rural general practice.
Dr Alvin Dousip
Dr Alvin Dousip started his GP training after working in paediatrics in New Zealand, he found that having supportive supervisors was very important to his training and wellbeing. He’s now giving back by becoming a GP supervisor in the Western NSW town of Bathurst.
Dr Amy Derrick
Dr Amy Derrick is enjoying the opportunity to train in the Western NSW town of Cowra as a stepping stone to a life as a rural GP.
Dr Anna Windsor
As an elite swimmer, Dr Anna Windsor competed at two Summer Olympics and three world championships. After retiring from competitive swimming her next challenge was studying medicine and becoming a GP. Dr Windsor is now GP Synergy’s Regional Head of Education Western NSW.
Dr Benjamin Tang
Dr Benjamin Tang is a composite pathway registrar, he undertook his first GP term in Western NSW in the small rural town of Oberon – an experience he enjoyed so much he is staying on for a second term.
Dr Caroline Ivey
Life as a GP in Western NSW may not have been what Dr Caroline Ivey had envisaged in her future, but she loves living near Wellington and working as a GP in an Aboriginal community controlled health service where she is completing her Extended Skills term in Aboriginal Health.
Dr Chris Diehm
Training with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Dr Chris Diehm is enjoying the variety of medicine he sees in rural and remote general practice as well as utilising his procedural skills in aeromedical retrievals.
Dr Daniel Rudd
Originally from Canberra, Dr Daniel Rudd has moved to Western NSW for GP training, he is loving it there and intends to stay for the long term. As the Registrar Liaison Officer for Western NSW, he also wants to ensure other registrars have a positive experience when they train in the subregion.
Dr Deborah Peterson
Dr Deborah Peterson is training as a GP at the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service where she has found her passion is working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Dr Edward Lee
Meet rural GP registrar Dr Edward Lee. Encouraged by his rural GP supervisor, he decided to upskill in obstetrics to meet the local community need. He found this terrifying at first, but it’s now the favourite part of his job.
Dr Emily Hedditch
Drawn to providing primary health care and continuity of care in a community of need, Dr Emily Hedditch chose to train in Western NSW, she has found the training support and work-life balance have further confirmed she has made the right career choice.
Dr Erica Watson
As the first registrar in NSW to train in a post accredited to offer advanced specialised training in child and adolescent health, Dr Erica Watson is looking forward to being a procedural GP and reducing some of the burden that rural families with unwell children often face in having to travel to seek treatment. Why…
Dr Funmi Komolafe
Dr Funmi Komolafe is a long-term GP supervisor in the the far western NSW city of Broken Hill, she is motivated to help aspiring doctors experience and enjoy a rewarding career in general practice.
Dr Hugh Le Lievre
Dr Hugh Le Lievre is undertaking his GP training in Orange, the five-minute commute to work and the incredible local food and wine are just some of the benefits of living in Western NSW. Dr Le Lievre is also a GP Synergy Registrar Liaison Officer.
Dr Hugh Stump
Previously based in Sydney, Dr Hugh Stump is living and training in Orange. He believes the benefits of being a rural GP registrar outweigh those of being in the city, whether it’s scope of practice or lifestyle.
Dr Jessica Yabsley
As a medical student, Dr Jessica Yabsley undertook rural placements and realised she loved the lifestyle and being part of a rural community, she’s now training to be a rural generalist in the Western NSW town of Coonabarabran.
Dr Jordon Cox
Dr Jordon Cox started her GP training in Sydney but transferred to Western NSW to live and work in the small town of Blayney, where she and her family now feel part of the small community. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? I wear many hats and love them all! I’m…
Dr Kelly Bradley
Being based in Bathurst has meant GP registrar Dr Kelly Bradley has made great local connections. Her time is divided between her young family, playing hockey, training as a GP as well as working at the local hospital as a GP Obstetrician.
Dr Kerrie Stewart
Dr Kerrie Stewart was the 2017 Western NSW Registrar of the Year, recently receiving her fellowship, she is practising in Parkes and working with GP Synergy as a medical educator.
Dr Lalana Kapuwatte
During GP training Dr Lalana Kapuwatte has met many patients with mental illness, mostly young adults. This experience inspired her to undertake procedural training in mental health, she is now looking forward to using those skills in the community.
Dr Lin Hu
As a rural generalist trainee in Western NSW, Dr Lin Hu is enjoying the best of both worlds – as a GP looking after people at all stages of their lives while also providing quality obstetric care to a rural community.
Dr Madeline Wilson
Dr Madeline Wilson grew up in Sydney but a taste of rural general practice during medical school convinced her that being a rural GP was for her. The breadth of clinical work and being an integral part of the community are just part of the attraction to training in Western NSW.
Dr Marcus Hayward
Dr Marcus Hayward, who is in his second term of GP training in Bathurst, grew up in Sydney but has longer term plans to settle in Western NSW.
Dr Mark Kazzi
Dr Mark Kazzi grew up in Sydney, but after working in rural hospitals he found the job more rewarding and the training opportunities to be more diverse. He chose to relocate to Mudgee for training as he felt the welcoming community was a perfect fit.
Dr Mary Beth MacIsaac
Dr Mary Beth MacIsaac has relocated to Broken Hill where she is continuing to supervise GP registrars, which she considers to be an investment in the future of general practice.
Dr Melissa Price-Purnell
Relocating to Mudgee to continue her rural generalist training, Dr Melissa Price-Purnell is loving being a part of the community and using her advanced skills in obstetrics in general practice and the local hospital.
Dr Najma Habib
Dr Najma Habib is undertaking her second term of GP training in the Western NSW town of Wellington, she’s enjoyed both being part of the local community and the supervision she receives as part of her training.
Dr Natalie Baptista
Dr Natalie Baptista and her family have relocated to Bathurst for her GP training, she’s looking forward to working alongside her patients on their health journey.
Dr Nicole Smith
Dr Nicole Smith, grew up in Sydney but moved to Dubbo to do a year of training at the School of Rural Health, enjoying the lifestyle so much she has returned for GP training.
Dr Nina Dowling
With a passion for rural health and preventative medicine, starting GP training in Western NSW has been the perfect fit for Dr Nina Dowling.
Dr Rosie Nielsen
Training in Western NSW, Dr Rosie Nielsen has found herself supported by passionate supervisors who have inspired her to become an holistic and capable GP.
Dr Ryan Lui
Dr Ryan Lui chose to train on a composite training pathway so he could experience rural medicine. Undertaking his first training term in Sydney, Ryan then moved to Dubbo where he has enjoyed the experience and the supervision he has received, he has chosen to continue his training in Western NSW.
Dr Sally Plunkett
Dr Sally Plunkett is currently training in GP community term at Gulgong, a small town just over an hour’s drive from the large regional centre of Dubbo.
Dr Sally Street
City born and raised, a love of country music and lifestyle was the impetus for Dr Sally Street and her husband to retrain for life in a rural community. She is in her third term of GP training, loving life and working as a GP obstetrician in Western NSW.
Dr Sara Berry
Dr Sara Berry is training on the composite pathway, choosing to spend an additional term in the Central West town of Orange, she has found the experience personally and professionally rewarding.
Dr Shamaela Ullah
Dr Shamaela Ullah is training on the composite pathway as an opportunity to get out of her comfort zone and experience rural medicine. Beginning her GP training with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Broken Hill has been a wonderful introduction to rural GP training.
Dr Teena Downton
Based in Cowra, Dr Teena Downton is a rural generalist with advanced skills in obstetrics and gynaecology. She is passionate about rural healthcare and ensuring that rural patients access high quality and safe care close to home.
Dr Uri Harrington and Dr David Harwood
Procedural GP registrar Dr Uri Harrington, and his supervisor Dr David Harwood, had very different journeys to becoming rural GPs. Both now enjoy living and working in the Western NSW town of Parkes – Uri as a GP Anaesthetist and David as a GP Anaesthetist and Obstetrician.
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Western NSW overview
Explore the towns of this region
Bathurst
Blayney
Bourke
Broken Hill
Coonabarabran
Coonamble
Cowra
Dareton
Dubbo
Forbes
Gilgandra
Kandos
Millthorpe
Molong
Mudgee
Narromine
Oberon
Orange
Parkes
Western NSW practices
Practice Name | Suburb | Accreditation | Group(s) | MMM |
---|---|---|---|---|
76 Prince Street Medical | ORANGE | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Anson Medical | ORANGE | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Apple City Family Medicine | ORANGE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Bathurst Health Service | BATHURST | Approved by RTP for Extension Awaiting Fellowship | C | MMM3 |
Blayney Family Medical Practice | BLAYNEY | RACGP | B | MMM5 |
Bourke Multipurpose Service | BOURKE | RACGP | A | MMM7 |
Broken Hill GP Super Clinic | BROKEN HILL | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM3 |
Busby Medical Practice | BATHURST | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Clive Bishop Medical Centre | BROKEN HILL | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM3 |
Colour City Medical Practice - Dalton Street | ORANGE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Coolah Multipurpose Service | COOLAH | RACGP | A | MMM5 |
Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation | DARETON | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | X A | MMM5 |
Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service | COONAMBLE | RACGP | X A | MMM6 |
Currajong Street Medical Centre | PARKES | RACGP | A | MMM4 |
Dr David Howe | ORANGE | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service | DUBBO | RACGP | X C | MMM3 |
Dubbo Care Family Practice | DUBBO | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Dubbo Family Doctors | DUBBO | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Dubbo Medical & Allied Health Group | DUBBO | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Forbes Medical Centre | FORBES | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM4 |
Forbes Medicine and Mind | FORBES | RACGP | A | MMM4 |
George Street Medical Practice | BATHURST | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Gumtree Medical Practice | DUBBO | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Kandos Family Medical Practice | KANDOS | RACGP | B | MMM5 |
Kelso Medical Centre | BATHURST | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Kendal Street Medical Centre | COWRA | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | B | MMM4 |
Loxley House Family Practice | BATHURST | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation | BROKEN HILL | RACGP | X A | MMM3 |
Macquarie Valley Family Practice | DUBBO | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Millthorpe Medical Practice | MILLTHORPE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | B | MMM5 |
Molong Health One General Practice | MOLONG | RACGP | B | MMM5 |
Mudgee Medical Centre | MUDGEE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | B | MMM4 |
Nachiappans | BROKEN HILL | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM3 |
Narromine Shire Family Health Centre | NARROMINE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM5 |
Oberon Medical Centre | OBERON | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | B | MMM5 |
Ochre Health Medical Centre Bathurst | BATHURST | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Ochre Health Medical Centre Coonamble | COONAMBLE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM6 |
Ochre Health Medical Centre Parkes | PARKES | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM4 |
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service | ORANGE | RACGP | X C | MMM3 |
Orange Family Medical Centre | ORANGE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Parkes District Hospital | PARKES | RACGP | A | MMM4 |
RaRMS Health Gilgandra Medical Centre | GILGANDRA | RACGP | A | MMM5 |
Royal Flying Doctor Service | BROKEN HILL | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM3 |
Russell Street Medical Centre | BATHURST | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | C | MMM3 |
Rylstone Multipurpose Service | RYLSTONE | RACGP | B | MMM5 |
South Dubbo Family Medical Practice | DUBBO | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
South Mudgee Surgery | MUDGEE | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | B | MMM4 |
Swift Street Medical Centre | WELLINGTON | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | B | MMM5 |
The Wellness House | ORANGE | RACGP | C | MMM3 |
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service | WALGETT | RACGP | X | MMM6 |
Warrumbungle Medical Centre | COONABARABRAN | Joint RACGP/ACRRM | A | MMM5 |
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | WELLINGTON | RACGP | X B | MMM5 |