Today, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) will host its fourth Rural Showcase, bringing together registrars, rural general practices and health organisations from across New South Wales to highlight the diverse career opportunities available in rural Australia.
First launched in August 2024, the Parramatta-based event is designed to connect metro-based and composite registrars with practices in areas of workforce need. The Showcase will provide practical insight into rural general practice and career pathways, while highlighting the rewards of working in these communities.
RACGP NSW&ACT Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman, who will be in attendance, said building strong connections between registrars and rural practices is essential to strengthening the rural GP workforce.
"Rural general practice offers registrars the opportunity to build broad clinical skills, develop meaningful connections with communities, and establish rewarding careers," she said.
"Events such as the Rural Showcase are an important part of connecting future GPs with rural practices."
A key feature of the Showcase will be a rural panel discussion, which will give metro-based registrars the opportunity to hear directly from rural doctors about the realities of practising in regional communities. The discussion aims to broaden registrars' perspectives, encourage greater interest in rural placements, and showcase the potential for rewarding long-term careers. RACGP Rural NSW/ACT Representative and Tamworth practice owner Dr Ian Kamerman will provide a supervisor and practice owner perspective.
The Showcase follows yesterday's 2026 GP Cultural Immersion Event, delivered in partnership with Joint Colleges Training Services (JCTS), which explored local history, culture and connection to Country in Parramatta.
The Showcase also follow's last week's announcement of the Medical Board of Australia's (MBA) accreditation of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the RACGP's respective Rural Generalist training programs, an important step in implementing Rural Generalist specialist recognition.
"The Rural Showcase is more than just an event – it is part of a growing commitment to strengthen Australia's rural health workforce and inspire the next generation of rural GPs," Dr Hoffman said.
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