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Training for Rural and Remote Practice – Flexibility An RTP’s perspective. Dr Tim Kelly, Rural Medical Education Coordinator, AOGP. Outline. Our region and stakeholders The journey of some of our registrars What are the challenges and opportunities of a flexible approach?. James.
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Training for Rural and Remote Practice – FlexibilityAn RTP’s perspective Dr Tim Kelly, Rural Medical Education Coordinator, AOGP
Outline • Our region and stakeholders • The journey of some of our registrars • What are the challenges and opportunities of a flexible approach? Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility
James • Exposed to the region via intern experience in Jamestown • Surgical interest was established • Opportunity to establish a teaching post in Whyalla was then pursued • Subsequently post also been used by advanced surgical trainees • Consolidated training in Jamestown • 12/12 on Macquarie Island with AAD • Currently remains in region Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility
Corina • Exposed to the region as a medical student • Aimed to return to region with Obstetric skills as required by the town • AST/ARSP in Obstetrics • Has returned to the region and practicing advanced obstetrics, all as single mother Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility
Kris • Worked in region with Divisions for several years prior to doing medicine • Always intent on returning • Undertook 5 years of hospital work in succession to gain skills, including anaesthetics, obstetrics and surgery • Doing 12/12 in Ceduna prior to moving back to her home town which have enabled the re-establishment of obstetric services in that town Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility
Alex • Also from the region he intends returning to • Some exposure to aboriginal health during training • AST/ARSP set up including stints in remote practice, RFDS and Aboriginal Health Service • Will enable him to service the region Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility
Nicole • No picture available • 20 years experience in population health in India • Planning to come back to Australia when children at university • Intermittently returning to Australia so she will be able to work on return Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility
Challenges and Opportunities Training for Rural and Remote Practice - Flexibility