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Foreword 3
Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia 4
Australian Medical Association of Western Australia 6
Message from the Chief Medical Officer 10
Australasian College of Dermatologists 12
Australasian College of Emergency Medicine 14
Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians 19
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists 21
College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New 27 Zealand
General Practice Training 29
Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators 32
Royal Australasian College of Physicians 34
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 38
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians 42 and Gynaecologists
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of 46 Ophthalmologists
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 51
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists 54
Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia 57
Rural Clinical School of Western Australia 59
Career Planning Resources 61
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Foreword
Welcome to the 2019 Medical Careers Expo. This booklet brings together essential information on postgraduate and vocational training options. We know that your choice of career within medicine is important, with many paths to explore during your postgraduate career - helping you to establish your long term goals and set your direction for the future.
WAyfinding aims to assist students, early postgraduates and practitioners who are considering a career change.
The landscape of medical employment is changing rapidly and we are now seeing a competitive jobs market for junior doctors in Australia.
Training during the intern year is regulated by the Medical Board of Australia to ensure that you master the competencies expected of a junior doctor. Thereafter, you will be able to explore a broad range of general and specialised rotations as you progress along your career pathway.
As a junior doctor it is important to be well prepared for future employment and training so that you can make the most of opportunities that will arise.
Understanding the composition of the senior medical workforce and in particular, areas of medicine that may face impending shortfalls can give you the edge.
The Careers Expo will provide you with the opportunity to speak directly with colleagues in most disciplines, to hear presentations on broad career options and how to plan your career around lifestyle. We suggest that you take this opportunity to seek expert advice on career direction and possible training pathways.
I wish you every success with your medical career.
Prof. Richard Tarala
B.Sc. MB,Ch.B, FRCP, FRCPE, FRACP, DMedEd Chair, Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia
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Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia
Introduction The Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia (PMCWA) was established in 2003 to promote, support and provide leadership for postgraduate medical education and training in Western Australia (WA). PMCWA facilitates a number of committees including: Accreditation and Standards, Council, Executive and Education. PMCWA also attends and supports the Junior Medical Officer (JMO) Forum and Medical Education Officer (MEO) Network Group.
Accreditation and Standards PMCWA accredits intern training programs on behalf of the Australian Medical Council (AMC). PMCWA also accredits resident medical officer (RMO) or postgraduate year (PGY) 2+ training for the Department of Health and other bodies such as the Ramsay Health Care and St John of God groups. Accreditation of health services ensures that prevocational doctors can meet the objectives of their training by receiving sufficient experience, education and training, supervision and support, assessment and evaluation, in a safe working environment.
Education The Education Committee is responsible for the identification, evaluation and monitoring of education and training programs for prevocational and other non- vocational doctors. Education programs include: . Educational events (including the annual Medical Education Symposium and Medical Careers Expo); . Free professional development for prevocational doctors and medical educators; . Support for JMO Forum projects and national initiatives; . WA JMO and Clinical Educator of the year awards (winners are entered in the national Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils award program); . MEO Network and JMO Forum Secretariat.
Centralised Recruitment PMCWA is the central coordinating body for intern and RMO recruitment across WA Health. This process provides: . A single online application; . Information for applicants; . Support for health services;
Medical Careers WAyfinding . Central allocation of applications to the health services or hospitals (recruitment processes are the sole responsibility of the assessing health service or hospital).
Important Dates Intern Application Dates . Applications open: Wednesday 8 May 2019 . Applications close: Friday 7 June 2019 . First offer period opens: Monday 15 July 2019
RMO Application Dates . Applications open: Wednesday 15 May 2019 . Applications close: Wednesday 12 June 2019 . KEMH/PCH/WACHS offers commence: Wednesday 31 July 2019 . All other Health service offers commence: Wednesday 14 August 2019
Useful Links . PMCWA homepage: www.pmcwa.org.au . PMCWA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PMCWA . JMO Survival Guide: https://www.pmcwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/JMO-Survival-Guide- 2019.pdf . JMO Health and Well-Being Guide: https://www.pmcwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/JMO-Health-and- Wellbeing-Guide.pdf . Australian Curriculum Framework: http://www.cpmec.org.au/page/acfjd-project
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The Australian Medical Association of Western Australia
Introduction The Australian Medical Association of Western Australia (WA) is the largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners and medical students in the State, representing all doctors across the public and private sectors.
AMA (WA)’s key aim is to promote and protect the interests of the medical profession in Western Australia. The Association achieves this through our constant contact and dialogue with state and federal governments, and our close relationships with hospital services, healthcare providers, Medicare and private health insurers, academia and numerous royal colleges.
The AMA (WA)’s highly professional secretariat specialises in providing members with advice and support across a range of issues including workplace relations, legislative and regulatory, and business advice and training tailored to the medical profession.
AMA (WA) has advocated and represented the interests of its members with great success:
. In late 2016 the AMA (WA) delivered a new industrial agreement for Public Sector Practitioners with significant improvements in conditions and job security. . The 2017 Interns were the first cohort of junior doctors to be appointed on three-year contracts pursuant to the agreement reached in the 2016 bargaining round. . AMA (WA) successfully negotiated a new enterprise agreement to apply to practitioners employed by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service. . A new enterprise agreement was also successfully negotiated with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. . AMA (WA) was successful in ensuring back-pay relative to sleep-shift claims . AMA (WA) saw the first agreement put in place with St John of God Health Care medical practitioners reflecting public sector conditions. . AMA (WA) achieved success after strongly advocating for more than 12 months with PMH Executive in response to concerns of practitioners at PMH over lack of access to leave, poor staff engagement and poor medical staff morale.
Medical Careers WAyfinding Along with the Advocacy and Industrial Support AMA (WA) offers members: . Member only seminars, workshops and events . Member only publications and communications . Commercial benefits . Access to AMA (WA) Committees; Doctors in Training (DiT) Committee, COGP (Council of General Practice), IHLC (Inter Hospital Liaison Committee)
Useful Links: . AMA (WA) homepage: www.amawa.com.au . AMA (WA) facebook: www.facebook.com/AustralianMedicalAssociationWA . AMA (WA) Doctors in Training (DiT) facebook: www.facebook.com/AMAWADiT/ . Doctors in Training (DiT) Welfare Subcommittee: www.amawa.com.au/doctorsintraining/dit-welfare-subcommittee/ . Intern Guide: www.amawa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/AMA-Intern- Guide-2018.pdf
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Message from the Chief Medical Officer
The career path that each of us follows owes as much to serendipity as it does to planning. We are all influenced by key individuals into whose path we stumble at formative times in our training. Who we like; who likes us; where we feel liked, wanted and useful. So, it is absolutely OK to not know what you want to do right now and to simply accumulate clinical experience and new skills while awaiting greater clarity or that unexpected opportunity.
Of course, that shouldn’t stop you considering carefully the career that might be the right one for you, and taking the appropriate steps to secure that career. If your thoughts are already reasonably well settled, you need to establish which specific terms are absolute prerequisites - and which extra-curricular courses are desirable - for entry into the particular Specialist training programme that interests you.
Whichever way your pathway unfolds, your best chance of career progression is always to work hard in every job you do and to get on with people wherever you work. There is simply no substitute for being a decent, caring, kind doctor and colleague. People at work will inevitably reciprocate with equal measures of advice, friendship and support.
Conversely, no level of knowledge, no number of publications to your name, and no volume of hours worked will ever compensate for a cool, indifferent and selfish demeanour. It is altogether more difficult to progress as a doctor (as in every other field of endeavour) if you are consistently unpleasant to work with.
So, respect the people around you and they will respect you right back. Whichever team you are in, work with that team to deliver the best possible care for your patients and their families. Work hard and be considerate, tolerant and even- tempered. And don’t be surprised if a wonderful career path opens up for you even if it is not the one you imagined would do so.
I wish you all the very best of good fortune in the pursuit of your career in Medicine. The prospect of achieving professional satisfaction and fulfilment is higher for doctors than for almost any other occupation. It remains an enduring privilege to be entrusted by our patients with their care, and you will doubtless return that trust with your very best efforts, at every opportunity.
Dr Michael Levitt Chief Medical Officer
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The following colleges have provided information on training - including application details, admission requirements, important dates and costs of training
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Australasian College of Dermatologists
Introduction Dermatology is the study of all aspects of the skin and its appendages. A Dermatologist has a wide range of medical and surgical expertise in the treatment of patients of all ages. Specific interests can be developed in numerous sub- specialty areas, such as general medical dermatology, paediatric dermatology, surgical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology including the use of lasers, injectables and other physical modalities. Dermatologists are in great demand throughout Australia. Qualification as a Dermatologist enables great job satisfaction by significantly contributing to the community.
Work/Life Balance Dermatology is an extremely rewarding speciality. It is one of few specialities that offers both medical and surgical versatility. The dermatology patient population is diverse and the case load varied, making this speciality interesting and challenging. There are also few after hours or on call demands in dermatology which facilitates a great work/life balance.
Training To become a Dermatologist it is necessary to complete a specified program of medical training. The training program is administered by the Australasian College of Dermatologists. This is the only organisation accredited to train and assess Dermatologists in Australia. Dermatology is a highly sought after specialty. As a consequence, selection for the limited positions is very competitive. Successful applicants will best demonstrate that they have the skills, abilities, competencies and personal qualities that allow them to achieve the learning outcomes of the training program and become valuable Dermatologists.
The selection process is standardised, open, transparent and accountable. It involves short-listing based on information provided both in application forms and from verbal referees' reports. Shortlisted applicants will be subsequently interviewed.
The number of positions is variable each year. It depends on government funding for positions in both public and private institutions, the number of trainees who complete the training program and various other factors. Consequently, the probability of a successful application is not reliably predictable when it is received.
Medical Careers WAyfinding The training program is nationally standardised. The two states in which the applicant most desires a training position are sought as part of the application process. The program and its assessments ensure a thorough and comprehensive training in all areas of Dermatology.
How to Apply and Admission Requirements Applicants must have completed a medical degree registrable in Australia and at least two years (PGY 1 and PGY 2 accredited positions) acceptable training in a teaching hospital or equivalent. The program is open only to registered medical practitioners who have resident status in Australia.
Applications open in February (for the following year) and the usual closing date is 31 March. There is an application fee of $1,600. All applications are received via a form on the Australasian College of Dermatologists website. Other supporting documentation required is also detailed on the website.
Important Dates Applications must be received, with all the required documentation, by 31 March each year.
Costs of Training (for 2019) There is an application fee of $1,600. There is an annual subscription applicable to trainees and to Fellows, this is subject to change each year. There is also a fee applicable to exam candidates to cover the College costs of administering these.
Recommended Courses No specific courses are recommended. A broad range of clinical, teaching and research experience will be desirable in applicants.
Final Qualification FACD (A Fellow of The Australasian College of Australian Dermatologists)
Career Advice A comprehensive outline of what the college is looking for in applicants is on the college website.
Useful Links www.dermcoll.edu.au
Contact Details Australasian College of Dermatologists PO Box 3785 Rhodes NSW 2138 Phone: (02) 8741 4101
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Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
Introduction Emergency Physicians are true ‘acute generalists’, with specialist skills in resuscitation, trauma and diagnosis in the acute phase of illness. These skills are applied across all age groups from neonates, infants and children to pregnant women and obstetric related emergencies and when we are caring for our geriatric population. With a strong belief in evidence-based medicine and a wide range of procedural and technical skills, Emergency Physicians provide care for patients with undifferentiated symptoms and complaints and coordinate their acute care within the health system.
Emergency Medicine is a high-intensity, diverse and stimulating specialty in which to work. It requires decisiveness, teamwork, resilience and excellent interpersonal skills, as well as a breadth of knowledge across all facets of medicine.
Training Program Overview The FACEM Training Program is a five year training program for medical practitioners wishing to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine. Successful completion qualifies for independent practice as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Australia and New Zealand and awards Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM).
Eligibility Doctors can undertake Emergency Medicine training from a wide variety of backgrounds and prior experience. To be eligible to enter the Emergency Medicine Specialist Training program you must prove: . Successful completion of a medical degree . At the time of application; . Completion of a minimum of one full term in emergency medicine, completed in or after PGY2, in Australia and/or New Zealand, in the last two years, . Completion of a minimum of two full terms in two different disciplines other than emergency medicine. . Current full general registration as a medical practitioner in Australia or New Zealand to be eligible to apply for Selection into Training . Prior to starting training; . Successful completion of 24 months (PGY2) prevocational training
Medical Careers WAyfinding Program Overview The training program is divided into two stages: Provisional and Advanced Training, during which trainees will work in both emergency and non-emergency posts. The program structure is outlined on the next page.
Provisional Training
15 Advanced Training As outlined above, Advanced Training is of at least four years duration, comprising 30 months in approved Emergency Departments, and 18 months in approved non- emergency posts. There is a lot of flexibility in what non-ED posts can be undertaken (interesting examples include hyperbaric medicine, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Forensic Medicine, Toxicology), but must include at least six months of anaesthesia and/or intensive care medicine. A minimum paediatric training requirement is also included as is a research component, which can be a research project or completion of specified university-based research/statistics units which complements the training program further. The Fellowship Examination is taken during the final year of training.
Dual and joint training programs for combined qualifications in intensive care or paediatrics are available. Emergency Physicians may also sub-specialise in a number of areas, including Toxicology, Ultrasound, Disaster Medicine, Retrieval & Pre-hospital Medicine, Trauma, Hyperbaric Medicine, Paediatrics, Teaching, Research, Administration and Public Health.
Timeframe for training completion FACEM trainees have 12-years to complete the FACEM Training Program and achieve Fellowship from the date of commencement of training. Please note: . Maximum of five years may be taken to progress from Provisional to Advanced Training. . Maximum of ten years may be taken to election to Fellowship (time period will be reduced if more than two years are spent in Provisional Training).
Timeframe for training completion Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) trainees have an overall 12- year period to complete the Emergency Specialist Training Program and achieve Election to Fellowship from the date of commencement of training. Please note: . Maximum of five years may be taken to progress from Provisional to Advanced Training. . Maximum of ten years may be taken to election to Fellowship (time period will be reduced if more than two years are spent in Provisional Training).
Flexibility . The ACEM specialist program may be completed part-time. . Generous leave and interruption to training allowances . Minimal on-call and standard working hours support a good work-life balance. . Some training may be taken overseas.
Medical Careers WAyfinding How to Apply This is a two stage process; 1. An application for Selection into Training 2. If successfully selected, an invitation to enrol will be provided to enrol for following training year The details of the Selection into Training process are described on the ACEM website.
Important Dates Application dates for Selection into Training are outlined on the ACEM website and are required by late May or mid-September. Training commences the start of the next medical training year.
Costs of Training The cost of training and other training details are available on the ACEM website.
Non-Specialist-Certificate and Diploma Courses The Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC) and Emergency Medicine Diploma (EMD) are aimed at providing doctors working in Emergency Departments with adequate knowledge and sufficient clinical experience to be safe, efficient practitioners. The courses benefit Career Medical Officers, junior medical officers and Visiting Medical Officers/General Practitioners.
For more information visit: https://acem.org.au/Content-Sources/Certificate-and-Diploma-Programs/Emergency- Medicine-Diploma
Final Qualification FACEM- Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Consultant- Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine
Career Advice If you enjoy acute medicine, diverse medicine, evidence- based medicine, procedural skills and having a breadth of knowledge… If you are a team player, are decisive and resilient… If you don’t mind shift work and don’t mind having the beach all to yourself on a Monday morning… Then EMERGENCY MEDICINE IS FOR YOU… Come and see us at the booth or get in touch via the details below.
Useful Links ACEM website: www.acem.org.au
17 Contact Details Australasian College for Emergency Medicine 34 Jeffcott Street West Melbourne VIC 3003 Phone: (03) 9320 0444 Fax: (03) 9320 0400
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Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians
Introduction The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians is a specialist medical college that provides training to doctors in Australia and New Zealand through the ACSEP Postgraduate Sport & Exercise Medicine Specialist Training Program. Our Training Program's core medical speciality is Sport and Exercise Medicine. At the completion of the Specialist Training Program, the doctor becomes a "Sport and Exercise Physician".
Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) is a discipline that concentrates on and promotes: . Health through increased use of exercise and physical activity . Provides advice on the safe use of physical exercise in both prevention and treatment of illness . Provides a holistic approach to addressing medical conditions and injuries in individuals who wish to exercise . Provision of medical services (including travel) to sporting teams and organisations
Work/Life Balance SEM offers a variety of work environments, exceptional autonomy, a clientele that are typically motivated and present with non-critical issues (unusual to be called out- of-hours); you can maintain a high degree of career satisfaction whilst working less than full-time hours. Team appointments often involve weekends and travel.
Training Our training consists of a 4-year program with supervision in private practice (not hospitals)
How to Apply https://www.acsep.org.au/page/about/education-and-training/sem-curriculum
Admission Requirements STEP 1 - Completion of your MBBS or registrable equivalent
STEP 2 - Completion of a minimum three years of Foundation Training i.e. At least two of the three years must have been in full-time, supervised positions in recognised teaching hospitals.
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During Foundation Training the applicant is recommended to spend time in the following posts: General medical unit . Accident and Emergency Unit . An orthopaedic service dealing mainly in sports medicine related orthopaedics or trauma.
STEP 3 - Successful completion of the ACSEP Entrance Examination
STEP 4 - Submission of your CV for consideration
STEP 5 - Participation in an Interview
Important Dates Entrance Exam is sat twice per annum
Applications Open Applications Close & Fees Due Exam Dates
1st April 2019 31st May 2019 Saturday 20th July
1st December 2019 17th Jan 2020 Saturday 7th March
1st April 2020 31st May 2020 Saturday 18th July
Costs of Training (for 2019) A list of our current fee schedule can be found at: https://www.acsep.org.au/page/resources/fees/fees-1819
Recommended Courses While some Applicants choose to undertake other study to further their own knowledge/experiences, such as a Masters or a PhD, the College does not mandate other course completions as part of the Application process. Furthermore, the College does not place preference on any particular MBBS degree, as long as it comes from a recognised institution.
Final Qualification Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician, ACSEP Fellowship (FACSEP)
Useful Links www.acsep.org.au
Contact Details Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians Phone: (03) 9654 7672 Email: [email protected]
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Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Introduction Anaesthetists have to be good all-round doctors. They have a major role in the perioperative care of surgical patients and are closely involved in several other important fields. Associated areas include the care of the very sick in intensive care (critical care) medicine and management of acute and chronic pain (pain medicine).
Focus and Expertise Clinical anaesthesia is built on knowledge of physiology and pharmacology, and their application to the ways in which patient responses are altered by their state of health, as well as the various changes due to surgery and anaesthesia. The understanding and manipulation of these fundamental principles is part of the anaesthetist’s work.
Relief of pain and suffering is central to the practice of anaesthesia: to facilitate surgery and uncomfortable procedures, to aid with recovery after surgery, to administer pain relief in childbirth, and to care for those with acute and chronic pain. Close and empathetic patient contact and interaction is an integral part of anaesthesia practice. Anaesthetists work with a variety of other specialists as well as nursing and allied health practitioners, communication with all these people is vital to the smooth running of theatre lists, clinics and pain rounds as part of normal daily activities.
Anaesthetists may develop special interests in areas such as anaesthesia for paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics, otorhinolaryngology, gynaecology, neurosurgery, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, trauma management, respiratory medicine, hyperbaric medicine, intensive care medicine, pain medicine, ophthalmology, urology, and vascular and plastic surgery. There are also many opportunities for teaching and research and management.
In recent years, there have been many advances in anaesthesia. It has become safer and more sophisticated with the development of imaging techniques and computer technology and the advent of drugs with fewer side effects. Advances in anaesthesia have made more complex surgery possible. The specialty is progressively challenged by the ageing population, where patients present with medical conditions of increasing incidence and severity. The growing obesity problem also poses challenges for the specialty.
21 Time Spent on Patient Care Time in anaesthesia is spent on patient care preoperatively, assessing patients and optimising then for surgery, either in clinics or on the wards, in theatres and other procedural areas administering anaesthesia and in the post-operative care unit and on ward rounds managing pain and other postoperative issues.
Schedule of Hours Generally the routine weekday hours worked follow theatre schedules with some additional time required before theatre to assess patients and prepare for lists and time after lists have finished ensuring patients are stable. The emergency after hours work load varies with each hospital with larger, acute hospitals providing on-call and/or onsite anaesthetic presence at all times requiring rostering to meet these needs.
Most Appealing Aspects One appeal of the specialty is the way in which physiological and pharmacological manipulations can be used for the benefit of patients presenting with a variety of conditions. Due to the close monitoring required during anaesthesia there is excellent, immediate feedback about the success of your interventions. Another is the application of knowledge and skills of both medical and surgical conditions to optimise patient care.
The mix off applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills such as intubation, local anaesthetic blocks and insertion of lines is often very satisfying. In addition many anaesthetists say that the close working relationships they develop with the teams in theatre are one of the highlights of being an anaesthetist.
Pressure from Work Pressure can come from a variety of sources: There is a mix of acute, time critical work requiring clear decision making and good practical and team working skills when looking after unwell patients and also more routine cases where maintenance of “situational awareness” when the clinical situation is stable may be the most difficult aspect of work. Occasionally the organisational aspects of running theatre lists are the things that cause the most pressure. During training the mix of learning new types of clinical work in unfamiliar environments and, at the same time, studying for the exams if often the aspects that are the most challenging for trainees. Good organisation and maintenance of your work life balance are often the keys to managing this.
Work/Life Balance Anaesthesia offers a mix of challenging and more “routine” work possibilities, with both elective and emergency operations in a wide variety of sub-specialities. There is the possibility to work part time both during training and as a consultant. In addition here are options of working in both public and private practice in major cities and country centres.
Medical Careers WAyfinding There are significant after-hours commitments during training after which as a consultant the amount of afterhours and on call work varies with specific jobs and private practice commitments
One of the advantages of anaesthesia is the ability to “leave the work behind” at the end of a day and to not have ongoing patient commitments to cover when you are on leave. This combined with the potential to organise your work options as a consultant, to suit you individual situation and interests can offer excellent work life balance opportunities.
Training During the first 26 weeks of training, trainees must successfully complete an Introductory Assessment of Anaesthetic Competence (IAAC) before being eligible to move into basic training. Once progression to basic training has been approved, in addition to ongoing core anaesthetic training, experience can be gained in any of the 12 specialised study units (SSUs) within the curriculum, these are: head and neck, ear, nose and throat (ENT), dental and electro-convulsive therapy, ophthalmic procedures, neurosurgery and neuroradiology, general surgical, urological, gynaecological and endoscopic procedures, thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, vascular surgery and interventional, radiology, orthopaedic surgery, intensive care, paediatric anaesthesia, plastic, reconstructive and burns surgery.
All SSUs must be completed during Basic and Advanced Training, before trainees can progress to Provisional Fellowship Training. During the Provisional Fellowship trainees may focus on broadening their existing experience and/or undertaking scholarly research.
In addition to meeting the requirements for clinical anaesthesia training there are two exams, the first part exam is focused on the knowledge of basic sciences and their application to anaesthesia. The final exam covers all aspects of anaesthesia for a general anaesthetist.
The entire training program can be completed in five years. Completion of training results in the award of the Diploma of Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) and recognition as a specialist anaesthetist.
Training in anaesthesia can be associated with training in intensive care and pain medicine. Within the College, the Faculty of Pain Medicine is responsible for training in pain medicine. The College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand is responsible for training in intensive care medicine.
23 How to Apply The applicant must meet the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) requirements for entering training (see overleaf). The application process consists of a written application addressing the selection criteria, a cover letter, CV and the contact details for three referees. Based upon this application potential trainees are short listed and these applicants are required to attend a face to face interview, presentation and simulation based assessment. Successful candidates are selected to a pool from which positions on the WA rotational anaesthetic training scheme are allocated.
General information regarding the selection process can be found on the ANZCA website (www.anzca.edu.au) and specific information on the WA process is on the WA ANZCA website (www.wa.anzca.edu.au).
Admission Requirements After graduating from medical school, candidates are required to complete at least 24 months of eligible prevocational medical education and training (PMET), also known as postgraduate year (PGY) 1 and PGY2. Candidates must complete PMET prior to commencing approved vocational training in anaesthesia. This ensures a good grounding in general medicine and disciplines other than anaesthesia. When reviewing the 24 months PMET experience, the College will recognise a maximum of 12 months in anaesthesia, pain medicine and/or intensive care.
Many successful applicants for training positions have additional experience, after completing the 24 months PMET, often in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
Important Dates . Advertisement of positions: early June . Closure of applications: ~ early July . Offers for interview/simulation component of selection process for short listed candidates: ~ early to mid-August . Interview/presentation/simulation: ~ mid-August to early September . Outcome of selection process: ~ 2 weeks later
Costs of Training (for 2019) . Application fee: $740 . Trainee registration fee: $2,395 . Annual training fee: $3,245 . Primary exam fee: $5,435 . Final examination fee: $6,045
Recommended Courses . Immediate life support and advanced life support course . Critical care courses . Teaching courses (e.g. teaching on the run)
Medical Careers WAyfinding . Courses relevant to your interests (e.g. perioperative medicine, pain management)
Final Qualification Completion of training results in the award of the Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) and recognition as a specialist anaesthetist.
Career Advice People considering a career in anaesthesia are advised to talk to consultants and current trainees in anaesthesia regarding their experiences with training and working in anaesthesia.
Gaining experience by doing a RMO job in anaesthesia can help you decide if this is the right career choice for you. There are some resident positions in WA teaching hospitals that you can apply for and short term placements may be able to be organised during professional development leave.
An information evening will be held at the WA ANZCA office on March 27th for people interested in anaesthesia as a career. Please email [email protected] for details.
If you are considering applying for a training registrar job in WA next year you can contact Dr Kevin Hartley, ([email protected]) at Joondalup Health Campus to discuss the training program and application process.
Useful Links ANZCA: www.anzca.edu.au WA ANZCA: www.wa.anzca.edu.au
Contact Details ANZCA Training and Assessment Unit ANZCA House 630 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004
Phone: (03) 9510 6299 Fax: (03) 9510 6786 Email: [email protected]
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College of Intensive Care Medicine Of Australia and New Zealand
Introduction The College of Intensive Care Medicine is the body responsible for intensive care medicine specialist training and education in Australia and New Zealand. The College offers a minimum six year training program, in both general and paediatric intensive care, with a number of assessments, culminating in Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM). The College has over 1000 Fellows throughout the world. The main office is located in Melbourne, with regional committees throughout Australia, and national committees in New Zealand and Hong Kong.
Training The training program in intensive care medicine is a minimum of six years and each trainee’s requirements will vary depending on prior experience and qualifications.
The required 42 months of specific intensive care training is divided into three stages: . Foundation Training 6 months (undertaken prior to selection into the program) . Core Training 24 months . Transition Year 12 months
Other required training time: . Clinical Anaesthesia 12 months . Clinical Medicine 12 months . Elective 6 months . Rural exposure (any discipline) 3 months . Paediatric exposure 6-12 months
Assessments . CICM First Part Examination . CICM Second Part Examination . In-Training Evaluation Reports . Workplace Competency Assessments . Observed Clinical Encounters . Formal Project
Other Required Learning Activities . Online Courses . Face to Face Courses
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How to Apply & Admission Requirements To request an Application Pack please email: [email protected]. The Trainee Selection Panel will assess all applications.
Important Dates
Intake Closing Date Deadline for Requesting Information Pack
First Intake 30th April 2019 29th March 2019
Second Intake 30th October 2019 26th September 2019
Final Qualification Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM)
Useful Links http://cicm.org.au/Trainees/Becoming-a-Trainee http://cicm.org.au/Trainees/Training-FAQ
Costs of Training A list of fees can be found at: http://www.cicm.org.au/Trainees/Fees
Member Health and Well Being https://www.cicm.org.au/Resources/Member-Health-Well-being
Contact Details Website: www.cicm.org.au Contact Number: +61 3 9514 2888
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General Practice Training
Introduction GP as a career has the breadth, scope and complexity of treating patients of any age and gender and sees patients through all stages of illness. This creates enormous variety and is professionally challenging.
Each day, GPs investigate and analyse how culture, psychological and sociological circumstances affect people’s health and experience of disease. GPs use that understanding to empower patients to lead healthier lives.
To practise as a GP in Australia, you need to achieve a fellowship in general practice training. The best pathway to fellowship is on the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program, currently facilitated by nine regional training organisations across Australia.
WA General Practice Education and Training (WAGPET) is one of those regional training organisations and the provider of the AGPT program in WA, offering registrars the real-world experience, insights and knowledge needed to become the best GPs they can be.
Offered through two GP training colleges, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the program WAGPET facilitates consists of either three or four years of full-time, on-the-job training. Registrars are given the opportunity to practise medicine in urban, outer metro, rural and remote locations.
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) sets the standard for excellence in rural and remote health care. Training towards fellowship with ACRRM provides you with a broad set of procedural and specialist clinical skills which equip you to confidently manage the diverse range of health issues and challenges faced in communities outside the urban landscape.
The four-year ACRRM fellowship program consists of core clinical training, primary rural and remote training and advanced specialised training.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) RACGP is Australia’s largest professional general practice organisation, representing urban and rural GPs. A fellowship with RACGP will equip you with the
29 skills and knowledge you need to practice as a general practitioner in both metropolitan and rural areas.
The RACGP program involves three years of training that gives you the option of doing a general or rural pathway. The program is divided into hospital time, general practice training and extended skills training. The RACGP also offer a fellowship of Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP), which is an extra year of rural and remote training.
How to Apply and Important Dates If general practice is the perfect fit for you, you can apply during your first post- graduate year (PGY1) while undertaking your hospital internship and, if accepted, you could commence training in your second post-graduate year (PGY2).
Applications for the 2020 intake will open from Monday, 25 March and close on Monday, 29 April 2019. Applications are submitted via your preferred college website, www.acrrm.org.au and/or www.racgp.org.au.
Admission Requirements In order to be eligible to apply for the 2019 AGPT program you must have: 1. General registration, or be eligible to be granted it by the time you are due to commence the training program in January 2020. 2. Australian/New Zealand citizenship/permanent residency, or be granted your permanent residency by close of applications, Monday, 29 April 2019.
Costs of Training The AGPT program is government funded, however, participants are required to cover the cost of application, membership and the college exams. For more details on the cost of the training please visit www.acrrm.org.au or www.racgp.org.au.
Useful Links Career GP website: careergp.com.au ACRRM website: http://www.acrrm.org.au/ RACGP website: https://www.racgp.org.au/home
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31 Royal Australasian College of Medical
Administrators
Introduction The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) is a specialist medical college accredited by the AMC and boasts over 800 members since foundation in 1963. It is dedicated to the education, training and professional development of medical practitioners in senior leadership, management and administrative roles, in clinical and non-clinical settings, throughout the world.
This constantly evolving fellowship and professional development program responds and pre-empts the ever changing landscape of medical administration both in Australasia and beyond. RACMA’s involvement in education, policy formulation and decision-making enables it to help shape the future and thus represent the professional interests of its members.
RACMA awards Fellowships and prizes, offers reduced registration rates for annual conferences, and creates opportunities to publish and join various State and National Committees within the College.
Training All members of RACMA will have the following attributes: . be medically qualified and registered; . an interest in the broader issues of healthcare; . a commitment to clinical and medical professional governance; . a commitment to positively influencing health outcomes in Australasia.
Eligible doctors can apply for Fellowship Training Program via:
Accelerated pathways Applicants are required to present for a recognition of prior learning (RPL) Interview Panel for an evaluation of existing capabilities and RPL against the medical administration competency framework.
There are two modified accelerated pathways and based on the RPL determined by the RPL Interview Panel, the College will recommend and make an offer to the appropriate Fellowship Training Pathway. These are: 1. Clinical Specialist Pathway 2. Medical Executive Pathway
Medical Careers WAyfinding Standard pathway Fellowship via the Standard Pathway requires: . Complete formal academic studies in a university masters degree program that is recognised by the College . Satisfactorily complete three years full time equivalent supervised workplace training and preceptorship . Undertake and pass a College-based series of workshops, online activities, case study and other written work . Achieve a satisfactory grade in the College's oral examination . Be in good standing with the College
Note: Candidates must be in an accredited training post/substantive position under supervision to be eligible to enter, continue with and re-enrol during the Fellowship Training Program. Candidates must complete a minimum of three years full time equivalent (FTE) of time in training in supervised workplace practice to be eligible for Fellowship. Part-time Candidates must be at least 0.5 FTE in a medical administration position.
Doctors who do not yet have a training post in Medical Administration may apply for candidacy by expression of interest. For further information please refer to www.racma.edu.au
How to Apply Application for candidacy is made direct to RACMA. To be eligible to be considered for Candidacy, a doctor must show evidence of the following requirements: . An undergraduate medical degree from a recognized Australian or New Zealand university, or equivalent. . Current general or specialist medical registration in Australia or New Zealand. . A minimum of three years full time clinical experience involving direct patient care. . A medical management position. This may be a training post or a substantive position that will allow the candidate to develop the appropriate medical management competencies. This post will normally be in Australia or New Zealand. All training posts must be accredited by the College prior to approval of candidacy.
Admission Requirements All information regarding admission requirements will be available on the RACMA website.
Useful Links RACMA website: www.racma.edu.au
Contact Details Phone: (03) 9824 4699 Email: [email protected]
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Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Introduction Physicians are often called medical specialists. They are doctors who have completed an extra eight years or more of training after their initial university medical training. They are specialists in internal medicine who diagnose and manage complex medical problems. Physicians manage the medical problems of adults, while paediatricians focus on children and adolescents.
Training The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) oversees the training of qualified medical practitioners who wish to become physicians or paediatricians in Australia or New Zealand. The College’s Physician Readiness for Expert Practice (PREP) training program requires a minimum of six years to complete, including: three years of Basic Training, including a successful pass in the College written and clinical examinations, and then three or more years of Advanced Training.
The aim of PREP training is to develop a physician or paediatrician competent to provide, at consultant level, unsupervised comprehensive medical care in one or more of the subspecialties of internal medicine or paediatrics. Successful completion of the PREP program enables a trainee to be admitted to Fellowship of the RACP and to use the post-nominal letters, FRACP.
The RACP is divided into two Divisions: . Adult Medicine; and . Paediatrics and Child Health. There are four Chapters sitting under the Divisions which support groups of practitioners working in the following areas of practice: . Chapter of Community Child Health; . Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine; . Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine; and . Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine. A Faculty is an independent body within the RACP which offers its own vocational training program: . Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM); . Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM); and . Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (AFOEM).
The sub-specialties which come under the RACP include: Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine; Cardiology; Clinical Genetics; Clinical Haematology; Clinical
Medical Careers WAyfinding Immunology and Allergy; Clinical Pharmacology; Community Child Health; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology and Haematology; General and Acute Care Medicine; General Paediatrics; Geriatric Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Medical Oncology; Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine; Nephrology; Neurology; Nuclear Medicine; Palliative Medicine; Respiratory Medicine; Rheumatology; and Sleep Medicine.
Admission Requirements The PREP training program is a prospective training program. All trainees commence as a Basic Trainee and then progress to Advanced Training. To be eligible to apply to join the PREP Program, trainees must: . have completed a medical degree; . have completed at least one intern year (post MBBS/MBChB); . be employed by a hospital accredited by the College for the PREP Basic Training Program in either Adult Internal Medicine or Paediatrics and Child Health; . Receive approval from the relevant hospital Educational Supervisor or Director of Physician/Paediatric Education (DPE) to apply for the PREP program.
How to Apply Applications to join the PREP program can be made online via the RACP website. Application dates each year are 28 February for commencement of training in the first half of the year, and 31 August for the second half of the year. Once a trainee has submitted an online application form, the nominated DPE at the trainee’s hospital will be notified and asked to confirm the training rotations outlined in the application. All trainees must register on an annual basis to outline their proposed training for the year.
The PREP Basic and Advanced Training Programs The PREP training program is roughly divided into two 3 year blocks; Basic Training and Advanced Training. The Basic Training program is aimed at developing a breadth of competence that is further developed into a depth of competence during the Advanced Training program.
Basic training runs over a total period of three years and includes the written and clinical exams which must both be passed. The program generally comprises periods of three to six month-long rotations in either general internal medicine or general paediatrics. Advanced training runs for an additional three years and focuses on the trainee’s chosen sub-specialty.
Faculty training programs have different entry requirements and training pathways than for adult medicine and paediatrics and child health. The Faculty websites, available through the RACP website, www.racp.edu.au, detail the respective eligibility and application processes for each Faculty.
35 Important Dates 28 February 2019 Closing date for application to College for prospective approval to enter basic physician training
31 August 2019 Closing date for applications for prospective approval of second half of year only
Costs of Training Basic and advanced trainees pay an annual training fee. In 2019, the annual fee for basic physician training is $3,543. There are additional fees for written and clinical examinations. Information on fees is available on the Training Fees page of the RACP website: www.racp.edu.au/trainees/training-fees
Useful Links Please visit the College website for more information: www.racp.edu.au
Contact Details The Member Support Officer in the Western Australian State Office is available to answer enquiries about application to the RACP training program, as well as providing support to trainees during the period of their training. In addition, the Basic Training Unit and Advanced Training Unit in the College’s national office provide information and advice to prospective and current trainees.
WA State Office 1-3/24 Leura Street NEDLANDS WA 6009
Phone: (08) 6382 0821 Fax: (08) 6382 0828 Email: [email protected]
Basic Training Unit: [email protected] Advanced Training Unit: [email protected]
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Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Introduction The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), formed in 1927, is a non-profit organisation which is internationally recognised in training surgeons and maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand. Approximately 90 per cent of all surgeons practising in Australia and 80 per cent practising in New Zealand are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). The College's purpose is to be the unifying force for surgery in Australia and New Zealand, with FRACS standing for excellence in surgical care. Training is offered in nine surgical specialties via the Surgical Education and Training (SET) program. The College is also responsible for maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand through its Department of Continuing Professional Development and Standards.
Training The SET program promotes high quality, efficient surgical education and training through early selection into speciality training - surgical trainees are selected directly into the specialty in which they will undertake specialist surgical education and training.
RACS has been recognised for over 80 years as the authoritative body for standards and training in surgical practice in Australia and New Zealand. RACS commits to ensure the highest standard of safe and comprehensive surgical care for the community through excellence in surgical training.
RACS is the accredited training organisation in Australia and New Zealand to train surgeons as competent, independently practising specialists in each of the nine surgical specialties. Common standards and principles underpin training across all the specialties.
The specialty training boards allocate trainees to accredited training posts for their clinical placements. The specialty boards monitor the quality and outcomes of training in each post through regular hospital accreditation processes and through information from trainees' logbooks. Hospitals also have supervisors to monitor trainee progress.
Selection into SET is a competitive process and has two stages: Registration and Application.
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Trainees are selected directly into one of the following nine SET programs. . Cardiothoracic Surgery . General Surgery . Neurosurgery . Orthopaedic Surgery . Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery . Paediatric Surgery . Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery . Urology . Vascular Surgery
How to Apply and Admission Requirements Registration: Eligibility to register for SET Any person wishing to apply for selection into the training program of one (or more) of the surgical specialties must fulfil all of the generic eligibility criteria, plus the eligibility criteria for the specific specialty (or specialties).
The generic eligibility requirements which apply across all nine specialties are: 1. Permanent residency or citizenship of Australia or New Zealand at the time of registration 2. General (unconditional) registration in Australia or general scope or restricted general scope registration in the relevant specialty in New Zealand 3. Successful completion of the RACS Hand Hygiene Learning Module from Hand Hygiene Australia since 1 January 2013 (New Zealand registrants please note: Hand Hygiene New Zealand uses the Australian Learning Module as its default program. New Zealand registrants must also complete the Hand Hygiene Australia Learning Module). Registrants must complete the RACS Module which is available on the Hand Hygiene Australia website. No other module will be accepted. 4. Completion of the RACS Let’s Operate with Respect eModule. Access to the eModule will be provided following the submission of the Registration form and payment of the Registration fee. The eModule must be successfully completed by a specified time.
Generic eligibility requirements 1 - 3 must be satisfied at the time of registration. Generic eligibility requirement 4 must be satisfied by specific date each year. At the time of registration applicants must consent to a full criminal history check including submission of relevant documentation on request to enable this to be undertaken.
Registrants are required to download and read the following documents prior to registration, to ensure that they are fully informed about the SET Program registration and selection process: . Registration for Selection into SET . Selection to SET
39 Application: Eligibility to apply for SET - Doctors who have registered for selection and have been confirmed as satisfying the generic eligibility requirements may lodge an application for selection in the current year.
Each of the nine surgical specialties administers their own selection processes in accordance with College policy. As well as the generic eligibility requirements in order to register for SET, there are also specialty-specific eligibility requirements for selection into the SET program. These requirements are detailed on the College website.
The number of new trainees appointed each year for a particular specialty is dependent upon the number of available accredited hospital posts and the number of trainees who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Important Dates . Stage 1: Selection Registration: opens January closes February . Stage 2: Selection Application: opens March closes April . Stage 3: Referee Reports: April – May . Stage 4: Interviews: June – July . Stage 5: Selection: July - August
Costs of Training Fees are payable for registration, selection application, and training. The fee amounts are published on the College website and explained in the College’s Surgical Training Fees policy.
Useful Links www.surgeons.org http://jdocs.surgeons.org/
Contact Details Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 184 Hampden Road Nedlands WA 6009
Phone: (03) 9249 1114 Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 6389 8600 Email: [email protected]
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41 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Introduction Follow your passion for women’s health and choose a career that focuses on improving women’s health at all stages of their lives. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) is the only qualification enabling a doctor in Australia or New Zealand to practise as a specialist obstetrician/gynaecologist (O&G).
Time Spent on Patient Care Becoming an O&G specialist can lead to a rewarding career in medical practice, in both private and public health systems.
Focus and Expertise Obstetricians provide medical care to women and their babies before, during and after childbirth while gynaecologists diagnose, treat and aid in the prevention of female reproductive system disorders.
Schedule of Hours Hours during training include on-call and shift work on weekdays and weekends, comparable to most hospital-based specialist programs. Parental leave, annual leave and professional development leave are readily available and supported. Be prepared to work hard as a trainee! Once a specialist, hours are flexible, depending on your lifestyle and chosen subspecialisation or area of practice.
Most Appealing Aspects A career in obstetrics and gynaecology offers wonderful diversity of practice and a combination of both medicine and surgery. This combination ranges from outpatient and clinic work, to ultrasound, fetal medicine, fertility, procedural obstetrics and operative gynaecology – as just a few examples.
Pressure from Work The speciality, particularly obstetrics, may present some emotionally challenging situations, with complex pregnancies and adverse outcomes having profound effects on patients, their families and practitioners. The College offers support to trainees experiencing difficulty through the Training Support Unit.
Medical Careers WAyfinding Work/Life Balance As with any specialist career, work/life balance is highly variable depending on your career goals, career stage, and desired lifestyle. The training program requires a significant time commitment, but leave is supported. Once a consultant, work/life balance is dependent on your model of practice (public, private, mixed), area of practice (generalist, obstetrician, gynaecologist or subspecialist) and place of practice (rural, regional or metropolitan).
Training Fellowship Training The six-year specialist training program comprises the Basic Training Program (four years) and the Advanced Training Program (a further two years).
Basic Training Program The Basic Training Program consists of clinical and educational experience gained while working in teaching hospitals. This includes rotations through tertiary hospitals and a rural hospital, logged clinical work, gynaecological oncology, assessments, written and oral examinations, workshops and a research project.
Advanced Training Advanced training usually focuses on a particular area of interest (e.g. general obstetrics and gynaecology, general gynaecological surgery, provincial practice, research, practice in developing countries or subspecialty training).
Subspecialty Training The College also offers subspecialty training and certification in gynaecological oncology, obstetrical and gynaecological ultrasound, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and urogynaecology.
How to Apply For eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit our website at: www.ranzcog.edu.au/Training/Specialist-Training/Applying
Admission Requirements . Hold an approved Australian or New Zealand primary medical degree, or have successfully completed the requirements to obtain the Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate . Possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia . Have completed PGY2 or above . Have citizenship or have been granted permanent residency status in Australia, or have evidence that you will have by the start of training.
Important dates . Applications for 2020 entry open on Monday 15 April 2019 and close on Monday 13 May 2019.
43 . Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be conducted on Friday 9 August 2019.
Costs of Training (for 2019) The FRANZCOG Annual Training Fee for 2019 is $3435 (GST exempt).
Recommended Courses The Prevocational Pathway (PVP) provides structured learning opportunities to prevocational doctors interested in a career in O&G. The pathway focuses on establishing foundation-level knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of O&G, with a focus on preparation for entry to the specialist training program. For more information, visit our website at: https://www.ranzcog.edu.au/Training/Prevocational- Pathway
Final Qualification FRANZCOG: Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Career Advice Specialist training programs are a significant commitment; it is worthwhile being certain that you know what you want to do before embarking on training. Taking the time to choose a career path that will stimulate you throughout your working life and that you will enjoy is time well spent. If you do choose obstetrics and gynaecology, you will be joining a profession that is incredibly rewarding, supportive and varied.
Useful Links RANZCOG website: www.ranzcog.edu.au
Contact Details Elaine Sato, Trainee Selection Senior Coordinator, RANZCOG Phone: (03) 9412 2932 Email: [email protected]
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45 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Introduction An ophthalmologist is a medical practitioner with specialised medical qualifications and skills in the diagnosis of disorders of the eye and related structures, and of their medical and/or surgical management. The practice of ophthalmology includes prevention of blindness and the promotion of eye health.
Ophthalmological practice includes both medicine and surgery, treatment of paediatric and adult patients, and the provision of primary care as well as highly specialised treatment. For most doctors cataract removal is the most commonly performed surgical procedure. Given the nature and wide prevalence of eye problems, a patient’s relationship with an ophthalmologist may continue over many years.
Scientific and technological advances offer possibilities for diagnostic precision in ophthalmology, and a wide range of clinical and research opportunities in a number of specialty areas of interest. These include cornea and external disease, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic pathology, ocular inflammation, oculo-plastics, orbital surgery, paediatric ophthalmology, vitreoretinal disease and developing world ophthalmology.
Training The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is the specialist medical College responsible for the training and accreditation of ophthalmologists. The purpose of the RANZCO Vocational Training Program (VTP) is to produce specialist ophthalmologists who on completion of their training can undertake safe, unsupervised, comprehensive general ophthalmology practice.
The training takes place over five-years and is divided into three stages: two years basic training, two years advanced training and a final year. The training takes place in one of eight networks across Australia and New Zealand. Each network consists of a number of posts in different hospitals through which trainees rotate. Assessment during the VTP utilises a variety of methods, including examination and work based assessment. The purpose of assessment is to determine the satisfactory development of knowledge and skills, and to ensure that a trainee reaches the College standard.
Medical Careers WAyfinding Notice of Changes The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) undertook a comprehensive review of its selection policies, tools, and processes. This involves centralising some of the processes across Australia and New Zealand. In summary the main changes to selection are: . Formation of the RANZCO Selection Board and Selection Panel to fulfil the RANZCO-approved standardised approach to trainee selection and to ensure representation of all stakeholders . As much as practicable, de-identification of applications during the grading process . Increase in number of referees from five to seven who are linked to the applicant’s work history and are expected to provide greater clarity about their performance since graduation from medical school . Introduction of valid and reliable tools such as the situational judgement test (SJT) and multiple mini interviews (MMI) . Provision of weighting percentages to the Selection Panel to assist with selection
General Information The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists delivers a Vocational Training Program (VTP) for medical practitioners wishing to become specialist ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. The objective of the VTP is to produce a specialist ophthalmologist who, on completion of training, is equipped to undertake safe, autonomous, comprehensive, general ophthalmology practice. In leading the delivery of the VTP, the College recognises the importance of ensuring transparency and fairness to provide a consistent and robust trainee selection process. Medical practitioners are eligible to register for selection if they meet all RANZCO prerequisites: a. Medical degree with full registration to practice medicine in either Australia or New Zealand at the time of application. b. Citizenship or permanent resident status of Australia or New Zealand is essential for being a trainee of RANZCO. If awaiting confirmation of an applicant’s status, this must be confirmed by 1 April 2019 prior to the multiple mini interviews (MMI). The selection application fee is not refundable at the time of application. c. Completion of a minimum of two years (including the intern year) full-time postgraduate prevocational experience at the commencement of ophthalmology training including a minimum of 18 months of broad experience in non-ophthalmic medical, clinical and surgical settings within such posts.
The percentages to assist with selection are as below: . Curriculum vitae 20% - scholar 5%, rural exposure 5%, indigeneity 5%, and other attributes 5%
47 . References 35% - medical expert 24%, scholar 1%, and professional attributes (communicator, collaborator, manager, health advocate, and professional) 10% . Situational Judgement Test 20% - professional attributes 20% . Multiple Mini Interview 25% - medical expert 5% and professional attributes 20%
How to Apply Registrations for selection into the RANZCO VTP open in early March each year. Online registrations may then be made by eligible doctors at www.ranzco.edu. The centralised selection process is coordinated across Australia and New Zealand and is usually completed by early September each year.
Admission Requirements You are eligible to register for selection into the RANZCO VTP if you meet all of the College prerequisites: . You have full registration to practise medicine in either New Zealand or a state or territory of Australia, at the time of applying. . Citizenship or permanent resident status of Australia or New Zealand at the time of applying. . Completion of a minimum of two years (including the intern year) postgraduate prevocational experience at the commencement of your ophthalmology training. The requirements are that you should have a broad experience across a range of non-ophthalmic medical, surgical and clinical settings with a minimum of 21 months in such posts.
After registration for selection into the RANZCO VTP, eligible doctors must apply for and secure, through application to a hospital employing authority, appointment to an accredited ophthalmology training network.
Important Dates 2019 Registration closed on the 28th February 2019 at 11:59pm (AEST) and no extensions will be available. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their registration form as soon as possible for 2020. . The online registration form can be found at http://ranzco.dipolarhosting.net/mgtapp/regform.aspx
2019 Timeline
Stage 1: Online Eligible applicants complete online registration Opens: Friday 1 February Registration form, submit required documents, and pay non- (9:00 am AEDT) refundable registration fee (AUD 1200) via Closes: Thursday 28 the RANZCO website. RANZCO notifies February (11:59 pm applicants by email when registration is accepted AEDT) or rejected.
Medical Careers WAyfinding Stage 2: Online Nominated referees complete online reference Opens: Friday 8 Referee Report form. RANZCO notifies referees and applicants by March (9:00 am AEDT) Collection email when referee reports are received. Closes: Sunday 31 March (11:59 pm AEDT)
Stage 3: Online Eligible applicants complete online situational Saturday 16 March Situational Judg judgement test (SJT) at preferred Cliftons test (12:00-2:00 pm AEDT) ement Test centre in Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Wellington. RANZCO emails instructions after approval of online registration (4-8 March).
Stage 4: RANZCO Selection Panel reviews the applicants' Mid-March to mid-April RANZCO de-identified CVs, identified referee reports, and Selection Panel SJT scores. Review of Applications
Stage 5: Multiple RANZCO invites applicants for multiple mini Friday 19 April Mini Interviews interviews (MMI) based on combined CV, referee reports and SJT ranking. RANZCO notifies applicants by email on their progression.
RANZCO Selection Panel conducts MMI in Friday 17 May (whole Sydney. day)
Stage 6: Start of RANZCO circulates pool of eligible applicants to Saturday 1 June Employment Sel the Selection Committee of each training ection Process network/employing authority. RANZCO notifies applicants by email on their progression.
Stage 7: NSW, QLD, and VIC applicants submit Applicants must check the Training employment applications via employing authority's recruitment campaign Network Review website (e.g. NSW Health, QLD Health, RVEEH). dates of the relevant of Applications Employing authorities notify applicants if training network. application received. Selection Committee of each training network/employing authority conducts their selection process including local interview if required.
Stage 8: RANZCO emails the link to the online training Opens: Thursday Applicant and network preference form. Applicants complete the 1 August (9:00 AEST) Training form by closing date. Closes: Sunday 18 Network Training networks/employing authorities submit August (11:59 pm AEST) Preferences their rankings to RANZCO for the National Ophthalmology Matching Program (NOMP).
Stage 9: NOMP Coordinator carries out the matching Friday 23 August National process. RANZCO notifies the Selection Ophthalmology Committee and QEC Chairpersons of the results. Matching Program
49 Stage 10: Training networks/employing authorities make Usually early to mid- Employment offer of employment to the matched applicants September. Applicants Offers then inform RANZCO of acceptance of offers. must check the campaign dates of the relevant training network.
Trainee Fees These fees are related to Trainees enrolled in RANZCO's Vocational Training Program (VTP). For more information on fees associated with trainee membership or the VTP, please contact RANZCO at [email protected]
1 July 2018 - 30 June 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2019 2020 Education and training AUD 3750 AUD 4250 Education and training AUD 900 AUD 1000 (overseas) COPEM Module 1 AUD 450 AUD 500 COPEM Module 2 AUD 450 AUD 500 Anatomy Written and OSPE AUD 1665 AUD 1965 Optics AUD 450 AUD 500 Physiology AUD 450 AUD 500 OBCK AUD 1665 AUD 1965 Ophthalmic Pathology AUD 870 AUD 920 RACE Written AUD 790 AUD 820 RACE Clinical AUD 2290 AUD 2760 Exam withdrawal AUD 100 AUD 100
Final Qualification Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Useful Resources Trainee Selection Policy: https://ranzco.edu/about-ranzco/our-organisation/policies
2019 Registration Form Template: https://ranzco.edu/ArticleDocuments/192/2019 Selection Registration Form SAMPLE.pdf.aspx
2019 Examinations Timetable: https://ranzco.edu/education-and-training/vocational- training-program--vtp-/examinations-and-work-based-assessments/examinations
All enquiries regarding selection should be directed to [email protected]. Please allow at least one business day for a response.
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Western Australian Branch Training Committee
Introduction Psychiatry is the subspecialty of medicine which deals with persons with mental illnesses and emotional difficulties using evidence based treatments. It is a diverse discipline so a psychiatrist may elect to work with infants through to the elderly in settings ranging from teaching hospitals, community clinics or outreach to homes, prisons and almost anywhere else. They may be active in research, academic and administrative areas or a combination thereof.
Psychiatrists work with a range of allied health workers, addressing a range of cultural and social issues. Psychiatrists are uniquely placed to integrate the various factors that contribute to mental illness and work with the person and family for the best possible outcomes.
Training Specialist Training in Psychiatry is regulated by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). In Western Australia, Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry is accredited by the RANZCP to provide this training.
Training consists of three years of Basic Training (Stage 1 and Stage 2) with a further two years of Advanced Subspecialty Training (Stage 3), provided in accredited training posts with extensive clinical supervision. Assessment will entail structured work-based assessments and formal written and clinical examinations.
Medical practitioners with at least one-year postgraduate experience are eligible to apply to the Western Australian Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry programme.
The Training Programme organises rotation of trainees through a variety of training posts in both the metropolitan area and rural mental health services. Experience occurs in a wide range of settings including adult, child and adolescent, community psychiatry; consultation-liaison, forensic psychiatry and psychiatry of the old aged.
A didactic programme is offered one afternoon per week to all Trainees throughout the five years of training – to complement clinical experience and supervision.
51 How to Apply Online applications available via https://medjobswa.mercury.com.au for eligible candidates due to open in late May and close in late June. Interviews for successful applicants are usually held mid-August with successful candidates commencing in early February the following year.
Admission Requirements Full registration with AHPRA, and at least one-year postgraduate experience.
Important Dates . Applications for 2020 Intake open late May 2019. . Applications for 2020 Intake close late June 2019. . Interviews for 2020 Intake scheduled for the last week of August 2019. . Training commences Monday 3 February 2020.
Costs of Training Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry charges a training fee as does the RANZCP. Approximately $2,500 - $3,000 per year.
Useful Links RANZCP: www.ranzcp.org
Contact Details c/- Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry Gascoyne House, Graylands Hospital Campus John XXIII Avenue Mount Claremont WA 6010
Letters: PO Private Bag No 1 Claremont WA 6910
Phone: (08) 9347 6708 Fax: (08) 9383 4087 Email: [email protected]
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Introduction As a Radiologist you will be a crucial member of the medical team assisting with patient management and the investigation of diseases. By the end of training, you will know how to interpret diagnostic tests, assess the need for and be able to perform image guided interventional procedures, and select the best possible treatment based on radiographs, ultrasounds, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Radiologists are vital because they have the medical knowledge to understand and explain medical problems using medical imaging.
Training The Radiology Training Program is a five year program, completed in two phases. Phase 1: Years 1-3 focuses on general radiology training and Phase 2: Years 4-5, focuses on rotations for advanced radiology training.
The curriculum covers modern developments within the field, ensuring that the demand for highly skilled radiologists across the country can be met.
Potential candidates need to meet the College requirements which are identified below and have secured a training position within an accredited training department.
Important Dates . Advertising for the WA Radiology Training Program Intake Interviews usually opens early May of each year. . WA Radiology Training Program Intake Interviews are conducted approximately July of each year with eight new trainees being selected.
How to Apply and Admission Requirements To be accepted by the College into the RANZCR Radiology Training Program, a candidate must meet the following prerequisites:
. Meet the following criteria: o Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and the Board of the RANZCR (or have successfully completed both Part I and II AMC examinations for overseas Medical Graduates in Australia); or o Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand and the Board of the RANZCR (or have successfully
Medical Careers WAyfinding completed the New Zealand Registration Examination (NZREX) for overseas medical graduates in New Zealand); or o Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the registering authority of the country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted and the Board of the RANZCR. . Be fully registered as a medical practitioner by the registering authority recognised by the Board of the RANZCR, in the state or country in which the RANZCR training program is conducted. . Complete two full years in an approved hospital as an intern/resident. As a general rule, the Education Board encourages experience in a broad spectrum of clinical disciplines prior to undertaking radiology training.
Costs of Training All trainees must pay $2,012 in order to become members of the college and to have access to the member’s benefits program. There is also a training fee of $1,442 (to assist the college in meeting the significant additional costs associated with the new curriculum).
All examination sittings attract a fee which covers the administration costs of the exam.
Part I: Full Sitting (papers 1 and 2): $3,310.00
Recommended Courses for WA Radiology Training . Preparatory Course for the Part I RANZCR Applied Imaging Technology (Radiology Physics) Exam – Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
Final Qualification Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
Useful Links Career: http://ranzcr.edu.au/radiology/a-career-in-radiology Training: http://ranzcr.edu.au/radiology/training-in-radiology Training Program: http://ranzcr.edu.au/training/radiology/current-training-program
Contact Details If you have any more specific, in depth enquiries based on the information above, feel free to contact Ms. Leona Mackenzie from the Training Department at any time on: [email protected] or call the College with any enquiries on (02) 9268 9777.
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Introduction Pathology is the study of disease, or any condition that limits the quality, length or enjoyment of life. From the time a new life is created to the time it ends, pathology is involved. Pathology touches every facet of medicine and therefore society. In fact “Medicine Is Pathology”.
There are nine different disciplines of Pathology: Anatomical Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Forensic Pathology, General Pathology, Genetic Pathology, Haematology, Immunopathology, and Microbiology.
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) training program is linked to training programs of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Chemical Pathology, Genetic Pathology Haematology, Immunopathology and Microbiology. If you choose these disciplines you may choose to undertake conjoint training and attain dual Fellowships of both colleges.
Training The minimum time for specialist training is five years in a registrar position accredited by the RCPA. In most disciplines there are three levels of examinations:
1. Basic Pathological Sciences Examination The examination may be taken before commencement of training. The examination is open to any intern, medical or dental student as well as registered trainees. It is usually taken in the first year of training if not completed prior to commencing training. 2. Discipline specialty Part I This is usually taken in the third year of training. 3. Discipline specialty Part II This is usually taken in the fifth or final year of training, though some components may be completed in the fourth year in Anatomical Pathology.
A research project of dissertation is required in some disciplines of Pathology.
How to Apply Application requirements and the application process differ from state to state. Full requirements will be listed in advertisements for registrar positions.
57 Admission Requirements The prerequisite to becoming a pathologist is a qualification as a medical practitioner followed by two years of clinical practice, eg internship and resident year.
Important Dates Accredited registrar positions are advertised by each state, usually in June/July with completed applications due in July/August. There are centralised appointment processes in most disciplines of Pathology. Applications for General, Clinical, Chemical and Genetic Pathology are usually made directly to the advertising institutions.
Costs of Training Fees for Training, Examinations and Oversees Trained Specialist assessments are determined annually by the College: http://www.rcpa.edu.au/Trainees/Training-with- the-RCPA/Schedule-of-Fees.
Recommended Courses There are no specific course requirements. However, a sound knowledge of basic pathological processes is expected.
Useful Links http://www.rcpa.edu.au/
Contact Details Dr Kathy Robinson, Education Advisor direct +61 2 8356 5831 | switch +61 2 8356 5858 | fax +61 2 8356 5828
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Rural Clinical School of Western Australia
Introduction Welcome to the three Integrated Regional Training Hubs in WA: . Kimberley/Pilbara, . Midwest/Goldfields, . Great Southern/South West/Wheatbelt
While Commonwealth funded as three separate hubs, in practice they are closely linked with the aim of providing support and improving rural training for doctors across Western Australia. The Hubs work with partner organizations to support and develop innovative training approaches in WA to address rural medical workforce shortages. The Integrated Regional Training (IRTP) Hub program is intended to expand interest, opportunities and support for rural training, leading to increased numbers committing to rural medical careers. The state-wide network of the Rural Clinical School of WA, a joint operation of the University of WA and the University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle School of Medicine), is well placed to provide support and advice with rural careers across rural WA.
Our Role The primary activity of HUB is the coordination and development of rural training pathways. IRTP Hubs can assist in “joining the dots” on the journey from first year medical students with rural intentions, to junior medical officers in rural and metropolitans sites, to rural GP and specialist registrars, as well as those looking to undertake procedural training.
This coordination requires collaboration with existing stakeholders for doctors in training. Hubs work closely with: . UWA, UNDA, and Curtin . Rural Clinical School of WA . WACHS . PMCWA . Metro teaching hospitals . WAGPET General Practice Colleges RACGP and ACRRM . RVTS (Remote Vocational Training Scheme) . Specialist colleges . Rural Health West (RHW) . WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA)
59 The team at each of the Hubs in WA are here to assist with often complex training decisions, career choices, and finding the right fit for you. We aim to provide assistance along the pathway for medical students and junior doctors that leads to Fellowship, and we can help to customise your rural medical training pathway. We facilitate and advocate for placements that allow you to complete maximum accredited training time in rural settings.
Focus and Expertise It is the core business of IRTP Hubs to develop meaningful rural training pathways for individuals, with secured training posts within rural regions, in procedural training and in appropriate specialised metropolitan terms. Hub can assist with matching trainees with rural general practice positions and in providing JMOs with rural doctor mentors.
Hub Locations The RCSWA has multiple offices in each Hub area.
The Kimberley/Pilbara Officially based in Broome, however the RCSWA also has offices in Port Hedland, Karratha, Derby and Kununurra
The Midwest/Goldfields Officially based in Geraldton, with offices in Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Carnarvon.
The Great Southern/South Wheatbelt/South West Officially based in Albany, with offices in Bunbury
How to Apply Individuals can express interest in joining a rural pathway at any point in their training.
Useful Links www.rcs.uwa.edu.au/about/rural-training-hubs
Contact Details Email: [email protected]
Carol Chandler – Project Manager: 0417 183 209 Tracey Isidori – Project Officer: 0428 987 044 June Foulds – Rural Generalist Coordinator: 0419 921 904 Vivienne Duggin – Project Officer (Rural Procedural GP): 0419 915 231
Medical Careers WAyfinding Career Planning Resources
National Medical Training Advisory Network (NMTAN) The NMTAN subcommittee has produced a number of resources to assist junior doctors prevocational career planning. Fact sheets cover the workforce characteristics, vocational training, workforce distribution, retirement intentions, specialist workforce position and an indicator of future requirements. Fact sheets are available for 36 medical specialties available at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmtan_subcommittee_ factsheet Australia’s Future Health Workforce – In depth Specialty Reports present long-term, national workforce projections for the specialty to 2030 including supply and demand projections and analysis of the vocational training pipeline. Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Emergency Medicine report – available at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/australias-future- health-workforce-mmergency-medicine Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Anaesthesia – available at: https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/B10EC836A6CBDB9 1CA257FFC001897A1/$File/Anaesthesia%20Report%20Updated.pdf Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Dermatology Report – available at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/australias-future- health-workforce-dermatology-report Australia’s Future Health Workforce – Psychiatry Report – available at: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Australias-future- health-workforce%E2%80%93psychiatry Western Australia The Medical Workforce Report 2015-16 provides a snapshot of the medical workforce as at 30 September 2015 – available at: http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Reports-and-publications/Medical-Workforce-Report Specialist Workforce summary sheets 2015 – 2025 - available at: http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/S_T/Specialist-Workforce-Capacity-Program- SWCP/Specialist-Workforce-Capacity-Program-SWCP-2015-summary-sheets
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