At the Norfolk Island Health & Residential Aged Care Service (NIHRACS) Medical Practice, we are proud to be a teaching practice that supports the training and development of future general practitioners. We offer a stimulating and supportive environment for GP registrars who want to gain valuable experience and skills in primary care.
What is a GP Registrar?
A GP registrar is a qualified doctor who is undertaking specialised training to become a general practitioner. GP registrars have completed at least two years of hospital training after graduating from 5-6 years of medical school and have passed the entrance exam for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
GP registrars spend between six months and two years working in accredited general practices, under the supervision and guidance of experienced GPs. They also attend regular educational sessions and workshops and prepare for their final exams to obtain their fellowship and become fully qualified GPs.
What Does This Mean For Patients?
Having GP Registrars at NIHRACS Medical Practice means that patients can benefit from the expertise and enthusiasm of doctors who are undergoing advanced training in general practice. GP Registrars are fully qualified doctors who have chosen to specialise in general practice, and they work under the supervision and guidance of experienced GPs at the practice. They bring fresh perspectives and new skills to the practice, which can enhance the quality of care for patients. By choosing to see a GP Registrar, patients are also supporting the future of general practice and helping to train the next generation of GPs.
Meet our new GP Registrar
Dr Sharwan Narayan is a final year GP registrar. His interests lie in rural and remote medicine, emergency management and specialising in Skin cancer management.
With a background of medical imaging and sonography Dr Sharwan has teaching experience in clinical anatomy, bedside real time ultrasound basics for interns and sonography supervisor and trainer for trainee radiographer and sonographers.
Fun facts: Dr Sharwan enjoys documentaries, history, travelling, music photography, art, farming, fishing, Charity and Mission work.