2026 Medical Campaign Intake Webinar Series
From intern to fellow, discover a wide range of opportunities with diverse case mix, work-life balance, career advancement, and hands-on training in a supportive environment. Register for the webinar series developed especially for medical students and junior doctors preparing their application to Queensland Health’s Intern or RMO/Registrar Campaigns.
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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1 April 2025
PEHA: leaders in patient-focused emergency care
We are thrilled to welcome Private Emergency Health Australia (PEHA) as the Gold Sponsor for the JCU Medicine 25 Year Anniversary Celebration this May!Â
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28 March 2025
How JCU Medicine paved a rural and regional path for Dr Girgenti
Having grown up in Ingham with a passion for improving outcomes for rural and regional Queenslanders, JCU’s fledgling Medicine program was the perfect fit for Dr Kaylene Girgenti.
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21 March 2025
From Aerospace Engineer to Regional Medicine
In fact, before she donned a stethoscope and stepped into the bustling Emergency Department (ED) at Cairns Hospital, Heather was part of a very different world — working as an aerospace engineer on military F/A-18F Super Hornet jets for Boeing Defence Australia.Â
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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.
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