Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) is a national training program for medical practitioners seeking General Practice and Rural Generalist Fellowship.
We deliver distance training and remote supervision to doctors in rural, remote, and First Nations communities across Australia, as well as Aboriginal Medical Services.
So far, RVTS has supported over 500 doctors through to Fellowship (FRACGP, FRACGP-RG or FACRRM) via the three to four-year program – enabling them to continue to provide medical care to their local communities while training.
For over 25 years, RVTS has enhanced Australian health outcomes by educating and retaining medical practitioners in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
We will support you throughout the entire process, from application to assessment
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RVTS improves Australian health by training and retaining medical practitioners working in rural, remote and First Nation communities.
Our program is designed to support the training and retention of GPs and RGs in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
Proud to be a sustainable GP training and workforce solution, we empower Doctors across Australia to obtain Fellowship without having to leave their local communities. As a result, you can undergo GP and/or RG training and deliver consistent, high-calibre care to patients where previously not possible.
I think this is the best program in Australia - it supports rural Doctors from a distance and gives them confidence and satisfaction. RVTS is very supportive and so I fully recommend this program.
Ready to guide and support the next generation of GPs and RGs in Rural and Remote Australia and Aboriginal Medical Services?
We are always interested to hear from experienced GPs from all over Australia who would like to be involved as an RVTS: Supervisor & Clinical Teaching Visitor
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Applications are now open.
RVTS offers a fully Commonwealth-funded pathway to GP or RG Fellowship, designed for doctors working in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
With RVTS, you can stay in your community while you train, supported by experienced supervisors, medical educators and a national peer network. Training is flexible, tailored to your needs, and grounded in real-world practice.
If you’re looking for supported training that fits around your work, your patients and your life, this is your opportunity.
🗓 Training commences July 2026
💻 No application fee
📍 Limited places available
🔗 Apply now at rvts.org.au
#GPTraining #FellowshipTraining #RuralGP #AMS #MedicalTraining
Applications are now open.
RVTS offers a fully Commonwealth-funded pathway to GP or RG Fellowship, designed for doctors working in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
With RVTS, you can stay in your community while you train, supported by experienced supervisors, medical educators and a national peer network. Training is flexible, tailored to your needs, and grounded in real-world practice.
If you’re looking for supported training that fits around your work, your patients and your life, this is your opportunity.
🗓 Training commences July 2026
💻 No application fee
📍 Limited places available
🔗 Apply now at rvts.org.au
#GPTraining #FellowshipTraining #RuralGP #AMS #MedicalTraining
RVTS Workshop 📍Hyatt, Sydney
Last year at our Brisbane workshop, Dr Sarah Rodgers and her supervisor Dr Liam Weber spoke with The Medical Republic about what makes RVTS training different.
For Sarah and Liam, RVTS stands out for its tailored support and safe, supportive learning environment — even when working across distance. That’s exactly what RVTS workshops are designed to support.
Our RVTS Workshop on March 9-12 at the Hyatt, Sydney brings registrars and supervisors together for hands-on learning, shared experience and connection — the in-person moments that strengthen relationships and support distance training throughout the year.
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Sydney!
📎Check the Medical Republic article here: www.medicalrepublic.com.au/third-degree-life-on-the-remote-vocational-training-scheme-part-2/121487
#RVTSCommunity #GPTraining #RuralGP #RemoteMedicine #MedicalEducation
Thinking about where your GP training could take you?
Through RVTS Targeted Recruitment, we partner with eligible locations to support recruitment into rural and remote areas with high workforce need — places where you can grow your skills, provide continuity of care, and build a meaningful life alongside your medical practice.
As Dr Rachel shares from her experience, working in a smaller community can mean strong local services, experienced colleagues with broad skill sets, and the support of a hospital system where there is always someone to call. It is also about knowing your patients beyond a diagnosis and being able to care for the whole person over time.
With targeted recruitment, doctors can train toward Fellowship while staying in one place, supported by RVTS, and becoming part of the community they serve.
We are currently recruiting for multiple locations across Australia, including 9 new targeted recruitment sites.
🔗 Learn more at rvts.org.au/targeted-recruitment
#TargetedRecruitment #RuralGP #doctorlife #continuityofcare
We’re proud to see RVTS graduate Dr Tim Robinson recognised for his outstanding contribution to rural healthcare.
Tim completed his training with RVTS in 2025 and has since been awarded Rural Community Research Project of the Year for his innovative work at Badu Island Primary Health Care Centre. His community project focused on improving access to culturally safe, community-led GP services by bringing care directly to people, helping overcome geographic and social barriers.
This recognition highlights the impact rural doctors can have when training is grounded in community need and continuity of care.
Congratulations, Tim, on this well-deserved achievement.
#RuralHealth #GPTraining #RemoteMedicine #CommunityHealth
