Education and training opportunities
Discover a range of education and training opportunities available to doctors across all levels of the training continuum within the northern Queensland region. Opportunities include formal protected teaching time, informal educational opportunities as well as formal courses and CPD workshops, helping doctors further advance their professional skills and knowledge.
A network of medical training opportunities
We connect medical students, interns and junior doctors with resources and opportunities to prepare for specialist training and beyond, creating stronger health outcomes in our region.
Dr Tadiwa Mashavave, Junior Doctor, Mackay Base Hospital
“It was during my time at JCU that I decided I wanted to end up somewhere rural or regional and I thought I would be able to gain a lot of hands-on skills in my junior years at a regional hospital like Mackay Base Hospital. It’s been great working with other doctors who are as passionate about rural health and the people it serves.”
Dr Hannah Bennett, Rural Generalist and Pain Specialist, Townsville University Hospital
"As a consultant in Pain Medicine, I have excellent work-life balance. Townsville is a great place to raise a family and there's so much on your doorstep here. It's just an easy life.” Read More
Dr Anthony Brazzale, Cardiologist, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
“We have advanced trainees who come from Brisbane and want to come back here now as consultants. They tell us this is one of the best training centres in Australia. The opportunities you get up here, you’ll get nowhere else.” Read MoreKeep up to date with our latest news & events!
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20 January 2025
A Doctor’s Leap into Regional Medicine
Dr Rupert Dwyer’s journey is one of many examples of why junior doctors are choosing regional Queensland over metro hospitals.
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10 January 2025
Bringing Compassion to Rural Care
Dr Georgia Edwards’ journey into medicine was sparked early by a fascination with the medical field.
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28 November 2024
Mentorship and Medicine: Orthopaedic Surgeon empowering Townsville’s Healthcare Community through Education
Associate Professor Kaushik (Kosh) Hazratwala is a world-leading orthopaedic surgeon who has dedicated his career to advancing education and training in the medical field.
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11 November 2024
Inspiring medical students and junior doctors to dive into research
Professor Andrew Mallett, a trailblazer in the field of kidney genetics, has been awarded the prestigious Researcher of the Year Award by the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, recognising his remarkable contributions to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.
Read MoreThe NQRTH medical training network:
NQRTH is an initiative of the Australian Government's Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP) and is facilitated by James Cook University in partnership with public and private hospitals, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), health services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and GP clinics.
Cairns region
(07) 4226 8187
Central West region
(07) 4764 1547
Mackay region
(07) 4885 7122
North West region
(07) 4764 1547
Torres and Cape region
(07) 4095 6103
Townsville region
(07) 4781 3424