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2027 Rural Generalist Trainee contracts open soon

Become a Territory Doctor – applications open soon for 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.

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Applications Now Open – John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program Auxiliary Funding Scheme

07 Oct 2025

Applications are now open for the John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program Auxiliary Funding Scheme. Funding is available for initiatives that enhance rural medical training and workforce development in the NT. Apply by 26 October 2025.

Northern Territory registrar attraction grant

02 Oct 2025

For 2026.1, RACGP is pleased to confirm that all MM6–7 placements in the Northern Territory are designated incentivised locations.