RAPTOR Program: Rural Adult Physician Training, Opportunities and Rotations

 

WA Country Health Service presents the RAPTOR Program

A 12-month, full-time pre-physician training pathway designed for doctors committed to becoming rural physicians.

RAPTOR One prepares candidates for Basic Physician Training (BPT) by offering immersive rural adult medicine experiences and tailored professional development to strengthen applications for the competitive BPT process in Western Australia.

 

Successful applicants are allocated relevant term rotations, including at least two medical terms, an Emergency Medicine and Clinical Service Improvement term. 

Program Features:

🩺 Employment at a WACHS site
🩺 Relevant rotations in ED, clinical service improvement and at least two medical terms
🩺 Senior physician mentoring
🩺 Advanced Life Support 2
🩺 Foundations of Leadership Program
🩺 CV and interview preparation workshops
🩺 Opportunities in research, audit, and clinical presentations

Take the next step toward rural physician training — RAPTOR is your launchpad to a meaningful career in regional medicine.

Eligibility Criteria:

✅ General registration with the Medical Board of Australia
✅ Strong commitment to rural healthcare
✅ Dedication to a career as a rural physician
✅ Ongoing pursuit of medical education and skill development

 

Key Dates

2027 RAPTOR Program

Applications open 23 March 2026

 

 

Find out more:

WA Country Health Service
Medical Education Unit

Phone: 08 6391 0640

Email: MEU@health.wa.gov.au

Inside the RAPTOR experience