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Gain vocational recognition without having to relocate

Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) is a national training program for medical practitioners seeking General Practice and Rural Generalist Fellowship.

We deliver distance training and remote supervision to doctors in rural, remote, and First Nations communities across Australia, as well as Aboriginal Medical Services.

So far, RVTS has supported over 500 doctors through to Fellowship (FRACGP, FRACGP-RG or FACRRM) via the three to four-year program – enabling them to continue to provide medical care to their local communities while training.

RVTS aims to:

Improve access to vocational training for all doctors throughout Australia;

Contribute to the recruitment and retention of rural and remote doctors; and

Strengthen the continuity and quality of medical services in isolated areas.

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Training doctors in remote communities for remote communities

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Advantages of training with RVTS

For over 25 years, RVTS has enhanced Australian health outcomes by educating and retaining medical practitioners in rural, remote and First Nations communities.

Remote and face-to-face delivery – Stay in one place for the duration of your training thanks to flexible, remote supervision support and training.
Personalised support – Receive guidance from a dedicated case manager, remote supervisor, medical educators, cultural educators and cultural mentors.
Invaluable connections – Along the way, forge strong bonds with other doctors who are experiencing similar situations, challenges and training.
No application fee – RVTS is fully funded by the Australian Government.
A1 Medicare schedule – Rest assured knowing you will be eligible.
High Fellowship rate – Succeed with a proven GP / RG training provider who holds RACGP and ACRRM accreditation.

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Strengthen the continuity & quality of medical services in isolated areas

We will support you throughout the entire process, from application to assessment

Discover what you can achieve with RVTS

RVTS improves Australian health by training and retaining medical practitioners  working in rural, remote and First Nation communities.

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Targeted solutions for training and retaining Doctors in and for Australian communities

Our program is designed to support the training and retention of GPs and RGs in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.

Proud to be a sustainable GP training and workforce solution, we empower Doctors across Australia to obtain Fellowship without having to leave their local communities. As a result, you can undergo GP and/or RG training and deliver consistent, high-calibre care to patients where previously not possible.

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Dr Alison Jones Recently completed registrar in Northern NSW

I think this is the best program in Australia - it supports rural Doctors from a distance and gives them confidence and satisfaction. RVTS is very supportive and so I fully recommend this program.

Dr Chameera Akurogoda RVTS registrar in Southern NSW

Help to train Australia’s next generation of GPs and RGs

Ready to guide and support the next generation of GPs and RGs in Rural and Remote Australia and Aboriginal Medical Services?

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We are always interested to hear from experienced GPs from all over Australia who would like to be involved as an RVTS: Supervisor & Clinical Teaching Visitor

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