General Practice Training Tasmania

06/12/2024

The GPTT Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ginita Oberoi as a member of the Board and our CEO.

As a GP practicing on the North West Coast of Tasmania, Ginita brings first hand knowledge and insights that will help shape our Research and Advocacy work into the future.

24/01/2023

On Tuesday 24 January, 2023 a special gathering was held at GPTT. All staff (past and present) were invited to come together to celebrate some of the significant achievements of General Practice Training Tasmania over the past 21 years of operations.

Thank you all to our staff who have contributed to providing quality training to sustain and strengthen General Practice and Primary Health Care in Tasmania. We can all be very proud of all that has been achieved.

GPTT will conclude all GP training activities on 31 January 2023. From 1 February, if you have any queries regarding the AGPT program or GP education and training please contact either the RACGP or ACRRM.

09/12/2022

A wonderful festive lunch celebrating the GPTT team and all that has been achieved in 2022. We are also excited for what is ahead for GP training in 2023.
A big thank you to all our wonderful registrars, practices and committed staff that have made the year such a success.

16/09/2022

Congratulations to GPTT's Dr Michael Bentley and his team for a newly published paper that investigates early-career GPs diversifying their role by working in health areas beyond general practice.

New alumni EXperiences of Training and independent Unsupervised Practice

25/08/2022

A wonderful story featuring one of GPTT’s GP supervisors Dr Toby Gardner.

This is "Urgent Care 23/08/22" by GTV News Library on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

21/08/2022

TONIGHT we will hosting a AGPT Information Session. Feel free to tag anyone you may feel might be interested in attending.

Applications for the final round of the 2023 program close soon so this is a great opportunity to tune in and hear all about General Practice in Tasmania.

To join just click on the Zoom link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84690978135?pwd=RW15ejlGc1VRY2krbWRoUWVHK2RNdz09

16/08/2022

General Practice Training Tasmania (GPTT) held two Musculoskeletal Workshops across the state this month in both Launceston and Hobart. Footage captured by Seven News features our workshop and interviews with Medical Educator Dr Tom Jones and GPTT Registrar Fiona Beer.

Applications for entry into the final round of 2023 Australian General Practice Program (AGPT) are open now and close Monday 29 August.

09/08/2022

In a move to support 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.

Read more about this exciting milestone in the joint release here 👉 http://ow.ly/S5p050KfxBT

07/08/2022

Applications for entry into the 2023 AGPT program are now open.

An Application & Selection Process webinar will be held today, 8 August at 6.30pm.

GPTT will also be hosting our own webinar soon - please stay tuned for more details to come.
https://www.racgp.org.au/education/registrars/fellowship-pathways/australian-general-practice-training-program-agpt/agpt/

Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) is the leading program for doctors wishing to pursue the specialty of general practice

04/08/2022

Final intake applications are now open to enter the ACRRM AGPT program. Start your GP training in our beautiful island state of Tasmania.

Now is the time to take your first step towards a career in Rural Generalism.

Applications for the ACRRM AGPT program are now open until 29 August. To apply, click here ➡️ http://ow.ly/uNca50K6XjU

Questions? Email selection@acrrm.org.au or call us on 1800 223 226

04/07/2022

It's NAIDOC week, and GPTT is proud to recognise and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year's theme is "Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up" - inviting us all to reflect how we can further support the indigenous communities of our local areas.

Our team were able to attend the flag raising ceremony today at piyura kitina (Risdon Cove).

17/06/2022

Today GPTT farewelled a valuable member of our team - GPTT ICT Manager, Tim Sumpton.

Tim has been with us since 2013 and has provided invaluable ICT support to hundreds of GPTT registrars, supervisors, medical education and support service staff over this time. Thank you Tim and all the very best!