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Gippsland offers rural living at its best. Stunning environment, great lifestyle and friendly communities.

Destination Gippsland sums up the area perfectly:

“There are all kinds of wonder to be found in Gippsland. From pristine coasts to inland lakes, mountains and winter snow, forests, deserted sandy beaches and lush vineyards.”

Life in Gippsland

Watch: Explore life in Gippsland in the Victorian Rural Generalist Program

Gippsland Lifestyle

The Gippsland region boasts a beautiful natural environment, mild climate and an easy lifestyle. It’s a region endowed with lazy rivers, brisk High Country, wild beaches and, of course, the Gippsland Lakes.

Enjoy cafes, galleries, theatres, fine wine, fabulous food, Indigenous art, wondrous walks and weekend markets, which you will find lakeside, beach side, off the beaten track or in the relative bustle of town.

For those who enjoy an adventure Gippsland has much to offer with rail trails, cycling, kayaking, sailing, hiking, paddle-boarding, fishing, skiing and snowboarding all on your doorstep.

You will become part of the community, make friends and experience new passions. Gippsland offers the joy of rural life and Rural Generalist medicine – where you can make your own adventure.

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Our Training Program

Working with and alongside Rural Generalists you will have hands-on experience, support and mentoring. The program prepares you for your Rural Generalist career through procedural work, extended General Practice, dedicated teaching time and supplementary courses.

RG1

Gippsland RG1s start their journey at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service completing three core rotations and a 20-week extended community-based rotation at one of our participating GP clinics: Macleod Street Medical Centre, Bairnsdale or Cunninghame Arm Medical Centre, Lakes Entrance.

The 20-week extended rotation allows our RG1s to become familiar with the interface between primary and secondary care, and gain a better understanding of the life of a Rural Generalist.

The program offers an extended education program, undertaken at a clinic, hospital and RG program level. RG1s who decide to stay on for their RG2 year in Gippsland are also funded to attend the ACRRM Rural Emergency Skills Training (REST) course.

RG 2

RG2 rotations are available in East, West and Central Gippsland, which are areas where Rural Generalists work once Fellowed and credentialed for independent practice.

Specifically selected rotations prepare you for RG medicine and the advanced skill that you are wanting to pursue. These include: General Practice, Obstetrics, Emergency, General Medicine, GP inpatient, sub acute, Oncology/Haematology and Adult Internal Medicine


Pathways in development

Gippsland offers RG pathways in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Adult Internal Medicine, Palliative Care, Mental Health, Survery and Remote Medicine.

Gippsland RG Coordinator

Contact for further information: Julie Rogalsky | julie.rogalsky@brhs.com.au

"I loved my intern year in Gippsland! The extra support and opportunities I had access to through the RG program helped me build my confidence as an intern and allowed me to develop extra skills and knowledge in my own areas of interest. I feel that having done a GP rotation as an intern makes me a more well-rounded doctor now, with a better understanding of the broader health system, which allows me to help my patients navigate it"

Dr Carine McMahon, (RG1 2023 cohort)

"I loved my time with the RG Gippsland program so much. I got to practice real life skills with plenty of individual supervision, all the while knowing administration had my back and would support me through anything that I needed help with. I can't wait to come back post-fellowship and keep working with such an amazing group of people"

Dr Rose Petrohilos RACGP registrar, (RG1 2023 cohort and RACGP registrar)

"The RG program in East Gippsland offers an amazing opportunity as a junior doctor to be a part of a thriving, and growing team. You aren't just another number, but a vital member of the medical team both in the hospital and in general practice. You're trusted with so much more, and can give so much more to your patients because of the environment, supervision, and culture. I have loved my time here so far, especially in the A/E. Each day brings something new to do, see, learn, teach, and experience..."

Dr Luke Auciello, (RG1 2023 cohort and ACRRM trainee)

"I loved my intern year in Gippsland! The extra support and opportunities I had access to through the RG program helped me build my confidence as an intern and allowed me to develop extra skills and knowledge in my own areas of interest. I feel that having done a GP rotation as an intern makes me a more well-rounded doctor now, with a better understanding of the broader health system, which allows me to help my patients navigate it"

Dr Carine McMahon, (RG1 2023 cohort)

"I loved my time with the RG Gippsland program so much. I got to practice real life skills with plenty of individual supervision, all the while knowing administration had my back and would support me through anything that I needed help with. I can't wait to come back post-fellowship and keep working with such an amazing group of people"

Dr Rose Petrohilos RACGP registrar, (RG1 2023 cohort and RACGP registrar)

"The RG program in East Gippsland offers an amazing opportunity as a junior doctor to be a part of a thriving, and growing team. You aren't just another number, but a vital member of the medical team both in the hospital and in general practice. You're trusted with so much more, and can give so much more to your patients because of the environment, supervision, and culture. I have loved my time here so far, especially in the A/E. Each day brings something new to do, see, learn, teach, and experience..."

Dr Luke Auciello, (RG1 2023 cohort and ACRRM trainee)

"I loved my intern year in Gippsland! The extra support and opportunities I had access to through the RG program helped me build my confidence as an intern and allowed me to develop extra skills and knowledge in my own areas of interest. I feel that having done a GP rotation as an intern makes me a more well-rounded doctor now, with a better understanding of the broader health system, which allows me to help my patients navigate it"

Dr Carine McMahon, (RG1 2023 cohort)

"I loved my time with the RG Gippsland program so much. I got to practice real life skills with plenty of individual supervision, all the while knowing administration had my back and would support me through anything that I needed help with. I can't wait to come back post-fellowship and keep working with such an amazing group of people"

Dr Rose Petrohilos RACGP registrar, (RG1 2023 cohort and RACGP registrar)

"The RG program in East Gippsland offers an amazing opportunity as a junior doctor to be a part of a thriving, and growing team. You aren't just another number, but a vital member of the medical team both in the hospital and in general practice. You're trusted with so much more, and can give so much more to your patients because of the environment, supervision, and culture. I have loved my time here so far, especially in the A/E. Each day brings something new to do, see, learn, teach, and experience..."

Dr Luke Auciello, (RG1 2023 cohort and ACRRM trainee)

Available Placements

Use this interactive map to learn about the health services and general practices within Gippsland.

Gippsland Map

West Gippsland Healthcare Group (Warragul)

41 Landsborough St, Warragul VIC 3820

http://www.wghg.com.au

West Gippsland Healthcare is an 83 bed facility providing acute medical, surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services

Macleod Street Medical Centre (Bairnsdale)

93 Macleod St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875

http://www.msmc.com.au

Macleod St Medical Centre has 10 GP's and provide a comprehensive range of service, including obstetrics, anaesthetics, paediatrics, women’s health, men’s health and aged care. Doctors also provide oncall services to Bairnsdale Regional Health.

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (Bairnsdale)

122 Day St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875

http://www.brhs.com.au/

Latrobe Regional (Traralgon)

10 Village Ave, Traralgon VIC 3844

http://www.lrh.com.au

LaTrobe Regional Hospital is a 313 bed facility which offers medical services such as elective surgery, emergency care, aged care, obstetrics, mental health , pharmacy, rehabilitation and medical and radiation oncology.

Cunninghame Arm Medical Centre (Lakes Entrance)

8 Whiters St, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909

http://www.camc.com.au

Cunninghame Arms Medical Centre consists of 10 GP's who provide general medical care, emergency care, women’s health services, and management of chronic illness, immunisations and procedural care services.