Transfer between training regions
We expect you to remain in your allocated training region for the duration of your training. However, we recognise in some situations you may require a transfer. You may apply for a transfer if:
- you have an identified career and/or education and training need that can’t be met in your current training region, and this has been approved by your regional lead medical educator (ME)
- you, or a significant family relation, have extenuating and unforeseen circumstances
- we’re unable to match you to an appropriate training site.
If we identify a need to transfer, your TC will manage an application for transfer on your behalf. Your regional lead ME will need to approve the transfer.
If you, or a significant family relation, are affected by extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, your TC can (eg If you, or a significant family relation, are affected by extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, your TC can advise you of the process and the documents you’ll need to provide in your application.) advise you of the process and the documents you’ll need to provide in your application.
A transfer may be approved on a temporary or permanent basis. Your current RACGP regional team and the team for the region you're transferring to must both approve the transfer.
An extenuating and unforeseen circumstance is something outside your control, can reasonably be considered to be unforeseen, and can be shown to have a direct and significant impact on you. The RACGP considers extenuating and unforeseen circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
Transfers for ADF registrars
If you’re an ADF registrar and need to transfer regions due to ADF requirements, advise your TC and the transfer will be managed by the RACGP on your behalf – you won’t need to make an application. The transfer into your new region will commence from the date of posting recorded in your posting orders.