About the program
Our obstetrics training support program is for:
- rural generalist trainees interested in a career as a rural generalist obstetrician
- current General Practitioners (GPs) who want to extend their scope in a rural area.
We'll support you through your training, making sure you have the skills you need to become a confident rural generalist obstetrician.
You'll get:
- an experienced rural generalist mentor
- a 3 day intensive obstetrics workshop
- short term placements to help you consolidate your skills and complete your log book
- the chance to connect with other rural generalist obstetricians through our Rural Generalist Obstetrics Network (RGON).
Who will support you
Learn more about our rural generalist obstetrician mentors and which training locations they support.
Dr Josephine (Josie) Pearson
Josie is a Rural Generalist Obstetrician in Warwick and our medical lead for the support program. Josie is a fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), and a QRGP alumna. Josie supports trainees at Toowoomba and Ipswich Hospitals.
Dr Carmel Cockburn
Carmel is a Rural Generalist Obstetrician in Ingham, a fellow of ACRRM and a QRGP alumna. Carmel supports trainees at Townsville Hospital.
Dr Cassandra (Cass) McKay
Cass is a Rural Generalist Obstetrician in Mareeba, a fellow of ACRRM and a QRGP alumna. Cass supports trainees at Cairns and Mt Isa Hospitals.
Dr David Barker
David is a Rural Generalist Obstetrician in Beaudesert, a fellow of ACRRM and a QRGP alumnus. David supports trainees at Redland, Gympie and Sunshine Coast University Hospitals.
Dr Riley Savage
Riley is a Rural Generalist Obstetrician based in Yeppoon, a fellow of ACRRM and a QRGP alumna. Riley supports trainees at Rockhampton and Bundaberg.
Eligibility
To join the obstetrics training support program you must be in an advanced skills training post in an accredited hospital.
You can apply for a training position through our advanced skills training recruitment campaign or find your own position.
You must also currently work in Queensland, and intend to work in a Queensland rural or remote birthing service when you finish your training (must be classified as MM 3 to 7).
We'll consider applications from doctors moving to Queensland on a case by case basis.
Contact us
If you have questions about the program call 1800 680 291 or email rural_generalist@health.qld.gov.au.