Rural Generalism offers a rewarding career with a broad scope of practice from the hospital to the clinic and continuity of care that makes a real difference to rural and remote communities. With such a diverse and important role, often in a low-resource environment, life as a rural generalist is full of both opportunities and challenges.

Join your host, Dr Elissa Hatherly as she chats with rural generalist and the Head of sixth-year JCU Medicine Dr Sarah Chalmers. The Palm Island-based RG and immediate-past President of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) shares her journey into rural generalism and a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges. She provides insight on everything from training pathways, telehealth, navigating Medicare rebates, and working with a multidisciplinary allied health team to get the best outcome for your patients.