General Practice Accreditation

Eacham Medical Centre is an accredited general practice: Accreditation is an integral part of safe and quality general practice in Australia. It is independent recognition that practices meet the requirements of the governing national industry Standards, set by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Accreditation means a practice is meeting minimum safety and quality standards.

It is for general practices of all kinds who are recognised for their commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvements. By undergoing independent assessment, the award of accreditation reassures practice owners, practice managers, staff, funding bodies, consumers and patients that the practice is meeting minimum safety and quality standards, as outlined by the RACGP.

Training and Medical Education

At Eacham Medical Centre we are committed to the ongoing development of the medical workforce of North Queensland.

From time to time we have medical students attached to the practice. They may be invited to sit in on consultations. Patients are always given complete freedom to decline the presence of a student at their consultation.

Registrars in General Practice Training

We are a training centre for Generalist Medical Training (GMT), our regional General Practice Training organisation.

We provide a supportive learning environment of the highest quality for registrars at all stages of training.

All GPs at the practice are accredited supervisors. Dr Peter Hickey is also a Medical Educator for GMT, with responsibility for the overall provision of medical education to all registrars located on the Tablelands.

Registrars interested in a placement at our practice should contact us by clicking the button below.

Patients booking in at Eacham Medical Centre asking about Generalist Medical Training

Information for Patients

Registrars who are employed at the practice are fully qualified doctors undergoing further training in the speciality area of General Practice.

If you would like more information, please contact our practice by clicking the button below.