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In a move to support Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) registrars, supervisors and training posts in Tasmania, the College and General Practice Training Tasmania (GPTT) have agreed to an early transition to the ACRRM Fellowship program.
The date for transition of GPTT training delivery to ACRRM has been brought forward from February 2023 to 30 September 2022.
The strategy is approved by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHAC), and all parties believe this will provide certainty and assurance for registrars and maintain continued access to primary care in Tasmanian communities where ACRRM registrars train.
ACRRM CEO Marita Cowie says the College’s recent experience transitioning nearly 100 NSW and ACT AGPT registrars to the ACRRM Fellowship program will ensure this transition is a smooth process.
“We are excited to be given this opportunity to work with GPTT to onboard registrars to the ACRRM-led program early,” Ms Cowie says.
“We have expanded our footprint in Tasmania with a regional team who will directly support registrars, supervisors, and training posts through this process and beyond, and our systems and processes are in place.”
GPTT CEO Judy Dew says ACRRM’s experience in delivering quality rural generalism training and education ensures registrars will have access to the supports and resources they need to successfully complete Fellowship.
“We are proud of the training we have provided to ACRRM registrars for many years and are committed to providing ACRRM with information, advice and practical assistance to achieve a successful early transition by 30 September 2022,” Ms Dew says.
“Our two organisations will put registrars, supervisors, training posts and communities at the centre of all decisions. “GPTT is also available to provide specialised support to ACRRM registrars for the remainder of 2022, if required.”
Both organisations are committed to working with ACRRM registrars, supervisors, and training practices to ensure they are fully supported and versed throughout the transition process.
The date for transition of GPTT training delivery to ACRRM has been brought forward from February 2023 to 30 September 2022.
The strategy is approved by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (DOHAC), and all parties believe this will provide certainty and assurance for registrars and maintain continued access to primary care in Tasmanian communities where ACRRM registrars train.
ACRRM CEO Marita Cowie says the College’s recent experience transitioning nearly 100 NSW and ACT AGPT registrars to the ACRRM Fellowship program will ensure this transition is a smooth process.
“We are excited to be given this opportunity to work with GPTT to onboard registrars to the ACRRM-led program early,” Ms Cowie says.
“We have expanded our footprint in Tasmania with a regional team who will directly support registrars, supervisors, and training posts through this process and beyond, and our systems and processes are in place.”
GPTT CEO Judy Dew says ACRRM’s experience in delivering quality rural generalism training and education ensures registrars will have access to the supports and resources they need to successfully complete Fellowship.
“We are proud of the training we have provided to ACRRM registrars for many years and are committed to providing ACRRM with information, advice and practical assistance to achieve a successful early transition by 30 September 2022,” Ms Dew says.
“Our two organisations will put registrars, supervisors, training posts and communities at the centre of all decisions. “GPTT is also available to provide specialised support to ACRRM registrars for the remainder of 2022, if required.”
Both organisations are committed to working with ACRRM registrars, supervisors, and training practices to ensure they are fully supported and versed throughout the transition process.