The University of Notre Dame Australia has once again been recognised as one of the nation's leading educators of future general practitioners (GPs), following updated data released by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
The latest University of Origin Analysis, published in March 2026, places Notre Dame among the top two universities in Australia for producing graduates who enter general practice and rural generalism pathways.
When combining results from the Fremantle and Sydney Schools of Medicine, Notre Dame ranks third nationally by absolute graduate numbers entering GP and rural generalist training programs.
Against this national landscape, Notre Dame continues to excel, with more than 50 per cent of graduates from the Fremantle School of Medicine progressing to careers in general practice or rural generalism.
This demonstrates the University's significant contribution to meeting Australia's growing healthcare needs and positions Notre Dame as a major contributor to the nation's future primary care workforce.
The University's ability to support the national GP pipeline has also been strengthened by the Australian Government's recent decision to allocate 10 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) to the Fremantle School of Medicine.
School of Medicine Dean, Professor Rebecca Anglin, said the result reflects the University's strong commitment to community-centred, values-driven medical education.
"We are proud to see our graduates choosing pathways that make a real difference in people's lives," Professor Anglin said.
"This recognition affirms our purpose to educate doctors who are not only clinically excellent but also deeply compassionate and committed to serving communities with unmet healthcare needs."
The national analysis also highlights ongoing disparities in GP-pipeline outcomes across Australia.
With the country facing a shortage of general practitioners, particularly in regional and remote areas, Notre Dame's contribution represents a vital boost to the sustainability of the national primary care workforce.
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Graduates from the Fremantle and Sydney Schools of Medicine continue to be drawn to community-based training experiences, mission-focused education and strong rural clinical partnerships.
Professor Anglin said universities must play an active role in inspiring students to pursue general practice at a time of increasing demand.
"General practice is the cornerstone of accessible healthcare. Notre Dame is deeply committed to preparing doctors who are not only clinically excellent, but who understand the community impact and purpose of serving as a GP," she said.
Read the full RACGP and ACRRM Report.
