The Australian Board in General Surgery (ABiGS) has established a Northern Territory Rural Training Pathway. The Pathway provides an opportunity for General Surgery Trainees to experience extended training in rural and regional settings across Darwin and Alice Springs.

The aim of the pathway is to provide a strong set of General Surgery skills and knowledge and an opportunity to experience the lifestyle in a rural setting. It is envisaged that this pathway will encourage trainees to consider settling in regional centres once their training is complete.