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Supporting the Next Generation of Rural Doctors in the Northern Territory

26 Aug 2026

The NT Rural Generalist Program is creating opportunities for medical students and doctors to connect, learn and build their careers in the NT, while supporting professional development and strengthening partnerships across the Territory.

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Help shape the future of the NT's rural generalist workforce

17 Aug 2026

The Rural Generalist Coordination Unit is recruiting Rural Generalist Advisors to help strengthen rural medical training and career pathways across the NT.

2027 Rural Generalist Trainee contracts apply now

Open now - Become a Territory Doctor - 2027 Rural Generalist Trainee positions

26 May 2026

Take your medical career further in the Northern Territory — where clinical variety meets purpose.

Register now for the Rural and Remote Medicine Conference 2026

Rural and Remote Medicine Conference 2026

26 May 2026

Register now to attend the Rural and Remote Medical Conference 2026.

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Join the Rural Generalist Coordination Unit to represent the NT

08 Apr 2026

We are seeking expressions of interest from doctors who want to share their lived experience of rural generalism in the NT.

2026 MDA National and RDAA Bursary open

05 Mar 2026

Applications open for MDA National and Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) #DestinationRural Bursary.

GPRA Northern Territory Scholarships

2026 GPRA NT GP/RG registrar scholarships open

24 Feb 2026

General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) offers a range of scholarships to help build the future GP/RG workforce in the Northern Territory.

Flinders rural rescue challenge 2025 inspires future rural generalists

04 Nov 2025

The NT Rural Generalist Coordination Unit (RGCU) proudly supported the Flinders Rural Rescue Challenge on 2 October 2025, giving year 2 Flinders University medical and Aboriginal Health Practitioner students hands-on experience in rural emergency care.

RGCU showcases at the 10th rural and remote health scientific symposium

23 Oct 2025

The NT RGCU proudly attended the 10th Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.