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Junior doctors

WACHS offers a number of different programs for Doctors in Training, depending on the area of interest and location.

Junior doctors

Each region has a Director of Clinical Training to provide education, training and supervision of junior doctors on the ground and a supporting regional Medical Education Officer.

WACHS offers a number of different programs for Doctors in Training, depending on the area of interest and location.

Find out more about:

  • ASPIRE (Surgical)
  • RAPTOR (Pre-Physician)
  • Basic Physician Training (RACP – Adult Internal Medicine)
  • Rural Generalist Pathway
  • Community Residency Program 

Why WACHS?

WACHS is a primary employing health service for interns, and has employment opportunities for resident medical officers and registrars.

If you are a medical student, junior doctor or supervisor of junior doctors with an interest in rural medical education and training, get in touch with us today: Call 08 6553 0856 or email meu@health.wa.gov.au.

  • WACHS placement opportunities Find out more about opportunities available for medical placements with the WA Country Health Service in rural and remote Western Australia.
  • Workplace based assessment The Workplace Based Assessment program is an alternative to the AMC Clinical Exam for International Medical Graduates seeking general registration. The program is offered at some WA Country Health Service hospitals.
  • Educational opportunities Educational and training provided by the central Medical Education Unit (MEU).
  • Application process for junior doctors Here you can find information about the application process for junior doctors
  • Junior doctor support WACHS takes the health and wellbeing of rural doctors seriously. If you are having issues or know someone who is, there are multiple avenues for support.
  • Contacts - Medical Education Unit Find details on important contacts with the Medical Education Unit.
  • Useful links Here you can find links to websites of colleges, Federal and State funding opportunities for junior doctors, websites of doctors working in rural WA and much more.
  • FAQs - Medical Education Unit Here you will find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Last Updated: 03/04/2025
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