Special Training Environments

ADF Garrison Health Centres

After completing GPT1 and GPT2 in a comprehensive civilian general practice, registrars may complete GPT3 and/or the EST Term in an ADF Garrison Health Centre. These environments present excellent training opportunities but offer limited case mix and different operational arrangements. Garrison Health Centres do not meet the RACGP training requirements for comprehensive Australian general practice, and are accredited for GP training as Special Training Environments (STE).

Not all locations are currently accredited for training. For more information about the accreditation process for ADF Garrison Health Centres as STE, and to access relevant site and supervisor accreditation application forms, please visit Accreditation of placements for ADF registrars.

Any placement in an STE must be approved by the relevant Censor before you start the placement. To seek approval, please discuss with your TC, who will liaise with the National Lead Medical Educator - ADF as required.

Note: As Butterworth is located outside Australia, it is not accredited as an STE. Placements at this location must approved via an ADF overseas extended skills training placement application and guide.

Figure 2: Garrison Health Centres