About us
As one of twenty-six Commonwealth funded Hubs across Australia, the University of Tasmania’s Regional Training Hub (RTH) forms part of a broader rural workforce program, the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program.
The program aims to create a sustainable future health workforce in remote, rural and regional Australia.
Our Tasmanian RTH is collocated with the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School (RCS) and extends from the North West Region to Launceston (and surrounds).
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How can we help you?
Our focus is creating more opportunities for rurally based medical education and training at all stages of the medical training continuum. In so doing, we work with the Rural Clinical School, local health services, specialist colleges and professional bodies to coordinate, support and expand rural training opportunities for medical students, pre-vocational graduates, vocational trainees and specialists.
We provide training support and research opportunities to enhance skill development and learning experiences while working in our beautiful region.
We know that by living and working rurally our medical professionals are making a valuable contribution to the health needs and outcomes of or region. We want to support this journey, while showcasing the benefits (and adventure!) of a rural lifestyle.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Regional Training Hub events throughout the year.
Resources
Registrar Welcome Guide
Moving to a new place is an exciting journey. It can also come with a few challenges, especially when it comes to finding the right information. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you feel at home and get to know your new community with ease.
Find helpful tips, local contacts, and key information to support you as you settle into life in Northwest Tasmania. Whether you're looking for local services, community groups, or want to know where to grab a great coffee, we’ve got you covered.
Local stories
The Regional Training Hub works with Hubs across Australia to share inspirational stories of Regional Doctors. We welcome you to peruse the full catalogue of podcasts at Destination Medicine.
Hear inspirational stories from our local clinicians
Local and regional training opportunities
Communication Skills for Medical Professionals - "Two Day Session" September 2026
When: Sat, 19 Sep, 9:30am - Sun, 20 Sep, 3pm AEST
Where: Multi A/B University of Tasmania, Rural Clinical School
Communication Skills for Medical Professionals is a 10-hour practical language support program for international medical graduates who would like to further develop their workplace communication skills.
The face-to-face sessions will focus on developing professional communication skills, enhancing culturally aware patient consultation techniques, expanding knowledge of Australian colloquialisms and refining public speaking skills.
Please note that attendance is required for both days and session times on each day are 9:30am-3:00pm.
*Participants who attend 80% of the sessions will receive an e-Certificate of Attendance from the University of Tasmania.
Regional Medical Training
The Regional Training Hub works with other Hubs across eastern Australia to provide information on medical training pathways in our regions.
Conferences and college opportunities
Rural Medicine Australia 2026 Conference (RMA26)
Abstract submissions are now open for the RMA26. Any local North West or Northern Tasmanian clinicians who are successful in submitting an abstract will be eligible to apply for a Regional Training Hub Career Development Grant to attend.
Royal Australian College of Surgeons - Cadaver Workshop
The Tasmanian State Committee will host the Cadaver Workshop from Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 30 June 2026 at the University of Tasmania. Planning is well underway, and we’re excited to deliver this valuable hands-on experience.
Workshop schedule (8:30am – 5.00pm daily)
- Sunday 28 June-Urology & ENT | Facilitator: Urology - Dr Victor Ilie, ENT – Dr Raj Gollapalli (Maximum: 12 participants)
- Monday 29 June-Plastic Surgery | Facilitator: Dr Michael Thomson (Maximum: 12 participants)
- Tuesday 30 June-General Surgery | Facilitator: Dr Jonathan Fong (Maximum: 12 participants)
The workshop is open to accredited and non-accredited registrars and junior doctors from all specialties. Catering will be provided and a detailed program will follow.
Registration fees
- $500* per session
- $1,500* for all three sessions (discounted package)
*plus booking fee
Alternatively, email College.Tas@surgeons.org to secure your place.
For any enquiries, please contact the Tasmanian State Office on (03) 6223 8848.
Please note that those interested in this event would be eligible to apply for a Regional Training Hub Career Development Grant.
Our facilities and morning teas
RCS Clinician’s Lounge Access
The Regional Training Hub welcomes our local Clinicians to enjoy the quiet space provided at the RCS Burnie. This space is accessible all hours and tea and coffee facilities are provided.
If you do not have an access card to access the RCS building please email regionaltraininghub@utas.edu.au with your Name, Department and Mobile number and we will organise an access card for you.
Metabolic Morning Teas
“Metabolic Morning Teas” are held in the Clinician’s Lounge at RCS Burnie from 10am-12pm each Thursday. All are welcome and no RSVPs are required.
Career Development Grants
The Regional Training Hub, through the University of Tasmania, supports pre-vocational registrars to develop their CVs so that they can be competitive in their applications for training programs whilst working in Regional Tasmania. As such, we welcome applications from hospital-based clinicians based in North West and Northern Tasmania for funding to support training experiences that may assist you in being successful in entering a training pathway. Please note that the course must be something that enhances your CV and must not be a pre-requisite for training.
Grants of up to $1500 may be awarded to support your travel, accommodation and/or a contribution to the course cost.
Research
The Regional Training Hub supports our local clinicians to pursue research opportunities while training in our area.
For further information, please reach out to the Regional Training Hub at regionaltraininghub@utas.edu.au.
News
In exciting news, we would like to congratulate our very own Associate Professor Heinrich Weber on having recently been awarded a Fellowship of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to respiratory health.
Originally trained overseas as a paediatric respiratory physician, Dr Weber has developed a distinguished career as a clinician-researcher, coordinating the long-running Tasmanian Lung Health Study in North West Tasmania and serving as a principal investigator in the PReTreat clinical trial, as well as in multiple asthma-related trials.
Dr Weber is also widely recognised for his commitment to improving respiratory care in regional and rural communities, including developing outreach services to remote parts of Tasmania, enhancing access to specialist care for underserved populations.
Please join us in congratulating Dr Weber!
Meet the team
Our team is situated across North West Tasmania and Northern Tasmania.
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Associate Professor Debbie Wilson
Clinical Co-Director - Regional Training Hub
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Associate Professor Jonathan Fong
Clinical Co-Director - Regional Training Hub
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Associate Professor Heinrich Weber
Research and Pathways – Regional Training Hub
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Lyndal Bond
Project Manager
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Dr Alison Tasker
Medical Education Mentor
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Angela Degetto
Medical Project Officer
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Ruth Gray
Regional Training Hub - Administration Officer
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Contact us
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at the Regional Training Hub should you have any questions regarding our initiatives – regionaltraininghub@utas.edu.au.