Explore - General Practice Training in Victoria
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Applications for AGPT Open Soon

Record numbers enter AGPT in 2009


GP Training Careers Evening – May, Melbourne

Medical Careers Expo

Tips on preparing for your AGPT application


AGPT in Victoria

RWAV Supporting Rural GPS

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Regional Training Providers in Victoria:
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AGPT

Application and Selection for the AGPT program is managed nationally by GPET

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The AGPT program is based on the curriculum of both the RACGP and ACRRM

AGPT Applications open soon for
2010 entry

Don’t miss out on applying for the AGPT program for 2010 entry.

Applications Open:  22 May 2009
Applications Close:  22 June 2009

Apply Online at www.agpt.com.au

 
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Record numbers of GP registrars enter the AGPT program in 2009


GPET are pleased to announce record numbers entering the AGPT program this year. The figures demonstrate the increasing demand for general practice as a career of choice.

See GPET press release at http://www.agpt.com.au/NewEvents/Update/article.shtml?article=1099031771
 
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GP Training Careers Evening - Explore the Possibilities




Melbourne, 28 May 2009
Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston Street. Carlton, 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm.   


This is the second and final Career Evenings for 2009. If you are interested in a career in general practice or undecided about your career path, this evening will assist in your decision making. Bookings are essential. To register go to www.rwav.com.au/vicnet

Enquiries: Pauline Ingham (03) 9349 7825 

 
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Medical Career Expo - Melbourne

The five Victorian RTPs will be attending the Medical Career Expo, Saturday, 30 May 2009, 9.30am – 2.00pm, Melbourne Park Function Centre, Skyline Room, Swan Street, Melbourne. Come along and chat to us about the AGPT program in Victoria and meet staff from each of the five Victorian RTPs.
 
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Tips on preparing for your AGPT application

  • Visit the AGPT website www.agpt.com.au
  • Determine your eligibility to apply (at AGPT website)
  • Determine your pathway eligibility  (at AGPT website)
  • Compile necessary documentation for application
  • Contact potential referees and inform them you will be using them as a referee
  • Contact the RTPs in the region you are interested in doing your training.
 
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AGPT in Victoria

AGPT
The AGPT program is delivered in Victoria by 5 Regional Training Providers.


The Victorian Regional Training Providers are committed to providing a high quality, comprehensive experiential training program. They offer engagement with strong teams of medical educators, GP supervisors and mentors, utilising a variety of learning strategies and methodologies.

To see the location of RTPs in Victoria visit www.rwav.com.au/rtps

 
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RWAV RWAV
Support for Rural GPs

RWAV offers many services to rural GPs. Key priorities include the provision of support services for rural doctors and their families, professional development programs, locum support, marketing of rural general practice, recruitment of rural doctors including specialist outreach services, workforce planning and research to inform government policy. For more information contact RWAV on (03) 9349 7800 or visit the RWAV website at www.rwav.com.au