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2014 Medical Careers Expo
Careers Information Summary
PMCWA would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:
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Contents
Foreword
Australasian College of Dermatologists
Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine
College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand
Defence Force Recruiting
GP Stakeholder Group
OSHGroup
Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
The Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
WA Country Health Services
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Foreword
Dear Junior Colleagues
The choice of your career within medicine is important.
The State government guarantees that all ‘domestic’ graduates of WA Medical Schools will receive
an offer of an internship. However, the medical manpower situation after internship is changing.
Now, more than in the past, there is competition for posts after internship. Health Workforce
Australia (www.hwa.gov.au) has collated information on areas of medicine where there are
impending shortfalls. HWA also highlights a possible shortage of vocational training posts in some
disciplines across Australia within the next few years.
The Careers Expo will provide you with the opportunity to speak directly with colleagues in each
discipline, and to hear presentations on career options.
The Postgraduate Medical Council hopes that you find the Expo useful in making your career
choice.
Prof. Richard Tarala
Chair, Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia
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The Australasian College of Dermatologists
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.
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
(www.dermcoll.asn.au). This is the only organisation accredited to train and assess
Dermatologists in Australia.
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 the 31st of
March. There is an application fee of $1,650. All applications are received via a form on the
Australasian College of Dermatologists website. Other supporting documentation required is also
detailed on the website.
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.
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 programme and its
assessments ensure a thorough and comprehensive training in all areas of Dermatology.
Dermatologists are in great demand throughout Australia. Qualification as a Dermatologist enables
great job satisfaction by significantly contributing to the community.
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PATHWAY TO GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Society website www.anzsgm.org
INTERNSHIP – 1 year post medical
school
BASIC PHYSICIAN TRAINING
 Enrol with Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Physicians and start
paying the fees about $2500/yr. Usually 3 years prior to sitting the exam with
ongoing assessments and supervisor reports during this time.
 Prior to exam express your interest in geriatric training to Leon Flicker.
EXAM
 Written exam consists of 2 multichoice exams in early April. You will need to
apply to sit the exam and pay the fee of around $2000.
 If you pass the written the clinical exam is in about July or August and
consists of 2 long and 4 short cases. The fee is about $2500.
 You will have to apply for advanced training prior to knowing the results of the
clinical exam.
ADVANCED TRAINING – fee around $3500/yr. You can apply in your exam year
prior to sitting the exam.
 The committee meets once the exam results are available, looks at the
applications and accepts and allocates the trainees for 3 years of advanced
training.
At present there are 20 positions.
Advanced trainees are
encouraged to join the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric
Medicine.
 Two years are core geriatrics and one year can be an elective year in another
specialty. Most medical specialties will be relevant. There are quite a few
dual trained geriatricians who have done 2 years of geriatrics and 2 years of
advanced training in another specialty.
 During geriatrics training you will be required to submit a research project
each year and have ongoing assessments. Trainees are encouraged to attend
local and national meetings.
 There is no exit exam.
ADVANTAGES OF GERIATRICS
 Geriatrics is a broad specialty with important involvement of the
multidisciplinary team.
 It is family friendly with the opportunity for part time training and work after
training. Full time salary is $250,000-$300,000.
 There is the opportunity for country visits for clinics and also increasing job
opportunities for those who wish to work in larger regional centres such as
Bunbury. There is scope for private practice.
 It is intellectually challenging due to the variety of problems we deal with.
 It is a very people focussed specialty so communication with the patient,
family members and the multidisciplinary team is very important.
 We are a very young and enthusiastic specialty with many consultants keen to
teach and mentor trainees.
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College of Intensive Care Medicine
of Australia and New Zealand
The College of Intensive Care Medicine is the peak body for intensive care medicine specialist
training and education in Australia and New Zealand. The College offers a six year diploma of
training and examination, culminating in Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine
(FCICM).
What do we provide?
For Fellows:
The College provides continuing medical education, professional development, maintains
standards and advocates for Fellows' needs to government and the community.
For Trainees:
The College provides a training program of high quality, supervision in practical aspects of
training, administration of the written and clinical examinations and workshops and educational
support. There is a Trainees' Committee and Board, State and Regional representation Trainees
which give a voice in the governance of the College and policy development.
For research:
The College publishes a scientific, peer-reviewed Journal: Critical Care and Resuscitation. The
College's Annual Scientific Meeting and other meetings are important activities in quality
improvement and professional development in health care.
For the community:
The College advocates for health and social policies to improve the healthcare of all Australians
and New Zealanders. The College also ensures patients are treated by well-trained, qualified
intensive care specialists and paediatricians who continue to improve their skills, qualifications and
clinical practice through continuing education.
For more information on our program have a look at our website;
www.cicm.org.au
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What is General Practice?
General Practice is the single largest medical specialty in Australia, and is the foundation of our health care system.
No other medical specialty has a greater level of patient contact than General Practice, with practitioners providing
continual, whole-of-patient medical care to individuals, their families and the community.
Why General Practice?
Where General Practice can take you is limitless, offering a life-long career filled with a wide range of learning and
employment opportunities. General Practice offers:
 A diverse and flexible career path
 Options for you to sub-specialise in areas such as Anaesthetics and Obstetrics
 A unique opportunity to form a bond with your patients
 Varied and stimulating clinical cases
 A dynamic and supportive working environment
 The opportunity to manage your own business
 A balance of career and lifestyle.
Key Dates for General Practice Training Applications
If you are interested in undertaking prevocational or vocational General Practice training in 2015 please note these
important dates:
Australian General Practice Training (AGPT)
Applications open from 14 April – 9 May 2014
Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) Applications open in early June – late June 2014
For more information regarding training please visit www.wagpet.com.au
WA GP Stakeholders Group
The WA GP Stakeholders Group is a coalition of organisations with an interest in attracting high quality doctors to
General Practice. We are responsible for promoting the profession and ensuring the pathway to a General Practice
career is clearly articulated for medical students and prevocational doctors. Group members include:
www.acrrm.org.au
www.ahcwa.org.au
www.amawa.com.au
www.racgp.org.au
www.ruralhealthwest.com.au
www.wagpet.com.au
www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au
www.choosecountry.com.au
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The Company
OSHGroup is an Australian based provider of Specialist Occupational Health and Safety services
committed to addressing Human Capital Risk Management for medium and large enterprise.
OSHGroup works closely with clients at a strategic and operational level in order to achieve optimal
occupational health and safety outcomes and partner our clients’ pursuit of a safe and healthy work place.
Our specialist team has extensive experience in providing expert advice to industry with a strong
commitment to delivering efficient, best practice medical services in accordance with our clients’ health and
safety parameters.
Our end to end Occupational Health solution supports businesses with:
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Specialist level, Australia wide services
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An integrated OHS solution that incorporates comprehensive Human Capitol Risk Management
including pre-employment services, injury management and exercise rehabilitation, Workers
Compensation assessment and advice, Fitness for Work and Specialist Medical services including
Medico-legal and Independent assessments and strategic OHS advice.
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Quality Assurance processes to guarantee consistent and accurate medical opinions and risk based
advice
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An experienced and multidisciplinary team of Medical Specialists including Occupational Physicians
and Registrars, Psychiatrists, Respiratory Physician, Rehabilitation Physician, Physiotherapists &
Exercise Physiologists, Injury Management Consultants, Sleep Technician and Occupational Health
nurses and technicians.
Training Requirements
- 2 years post grad clinical experience
- General Registration with AHPRA
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) training
- Be enrolled in, or intending to enrol in a Post Graduate Course in Occupational and Environmental
Health
- Be part of, or commencing training as a Registrar through AFOEM
How to Apply
- Forward a CV and cover letter to hr@oshgroup.com.au
Costs of Training
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Annual fees to AFOEM are approximately $2,500 which includes:
o Monthly education sessions
o Education sessions with specialists
o Committee members
o Online training portal
Link to Website
http://oshgroup.com.au/
Physician Training:
Adult Medicine and Paediatrics and Child Health
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, followed by 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.
College Structure and Sub-specialties
The RACP is divided into two Divisions:
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Adult Medicine; and
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Paediatrics and Child Health.
There are four Chapters sitting under the Divisions which support groups of practitioners working in the following areas
of practice:
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Chapter of Community Child Health;
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Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine;
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Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine; and
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Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine.
A Faculty is an independent body within the RACP which offers its own vocational training program:
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Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM);
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Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFRM); and
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Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine (AFOEM).
The sub-specialties which come under the RACP include:
Cardiology; Clinical Genetics; Clinical Haematology; Clinical 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.
Eligibility
The PREP training program is a prospective training program. All trainees commence as a Basic Trainee and then
progress to Advanced Training.
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To be eligible to apply to join the PREP Program, trainees must:
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have completed a medical degree;
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have completed at least one intern year (post MBBS/MBChB);
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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;
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have discussed with the relevant hospital Educational Supervisor or Director of Physician/Paediatric
Education (DPE) to inform them of an intention to apply for the PREP Program.
PREP Training Program
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 3 years. The program generally comprises periods of 3 to 6 month-long
rotations in either general internal medicine or general paediatrics. Advanced training runs for an additional 3 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 & child health. The Faculty websites, available through the RACP website, www.racp.edu.au, detail the
respective eligibility and application processes for each Faculty.
How to Apply
Applications to join the PREP Program can be made online via the RACP website. Application dates each year are
usually in February and August. Once a trainee has submitted an online application form, the nominated Educational
Supervisor 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.
Basic and advanced trainees pay an annual training fee. In 2013, the annual fee for trainees was $3,060. There are
additional fees for written and clinical examinations. Information on fees is available on the Training Fees page of the
RACP website.
More Information
The Medical Education Officer in the Western Australian State Office is available to answer inquiries 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
Ph: (08) 6382 0821
F: (08) 6382 0828
Email: racpwa@racp.edu.au
Web: www.racp.edu.au
Basic Training Unit: PREP_BT@racp.edu.au
Advanced Training Unit: PREP_AT@racp.edu.au
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ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
PATRON: H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES
About RACS
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.
The College conducts a comprehensive selection, training, examination, accreditation and assessment
programme in order to maintain high standards of surgical services, which in turn ensure that trainees
become safe and competent surgeons.
Training
The Surgical Education and Training (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.
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (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 we
serve 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 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.
Trainees are selected directly into one of the following nine SET programs.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• General Surgery - For recent changes to this SET program refer to
http://www.generalsurgeons.com.au/education-and-training/set-selection-transition
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
• Paediatric Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery
Registration: Eligibility to register for SET
Any person wishing to register for selection into the SET training program of one (or more) of the surgical
specialties must fulfil all of the generic eligibility criteria, which are:
• To be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) or the Medical
Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) or have completed in its entirety the AMC or MCNZ accreditation process
at the time of application.
• To have permanent residency or citizenship of Australia or New Zealand at the time of registration
• To have general (unconditional) registration in Australia or general scope or restricted general scope
registration in the relevant specialty in New Zealand
• To have successfully completed the College specified Hand Hygiene Learning Module.
These requirements apply across all nine surgical specialties. All generic eligibility requirements must be
satisfied at the time of registration.
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ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
PATRON: H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES
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 Specialtyspecific 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.
Contact Details
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
College of Surgeons' Gardens
250-290 Spring Street
East Melbourne Vic 3002 Australia
Email: SETenquiries@surgeons.org.
Website: www.surgeons.org
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Anaesthesia – A Rewarding and Challenging Career
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. 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.
Another is the application of knowledge and skills of both medical and surgical conditions to optimise patient care.
Associated areas include the care of the very sick in intensive care (critical care) medicine and management of acute
and chronic pain (pain medicine).
Why Anaesthesia?
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.
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.
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.
Training in Anaesthesia
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 1 (PGY1) and postgraduate year 2 (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.
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Many successful applicants for training positions have additional experience, after completing 24 months PMET, often
in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine,.
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 ECT,
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 2 exams, the first part exam is
focused on the knowledge of basic sciences and their and application to anaesthesia. The final exam covers all
aspects of anaesthesia for a general anaesthetist.
The entire training program can be completed in 5 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.
Consider a Career
If you are considering a career in anaesthesia, you should attempt to get a “feel” for the specialty as early as possible.
An elective in anaesthesia is often possible during senior undergraduate years. The College and some medical school
departments offer prizes in anaesthesia at undergraduate level to encourage trainees. Some experience in
anaesthesia is valuable as part of the first two postgraduate years.
Talk to anaesthetists. Training hospitals have directors of anaesthesia and College supervisors of training on their
staff. These people provide valuable information on job prospects and contact in other centres. They can also advise
you on how to apply for training positions advertised by hospitals and health jurisdictions.
As noted previously, while applicants may register with ANZCA prior to completing PMET, admission to the ANZCA
training program from the 2013 hospital employment year onwards is dependent upon securing a position as a trainee
anaesthetist within an accredited training department. Further advice and College information for trainees may be
obtained from:
ANZCA Training and Assessment Unit
ANZCA House
630 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3004
Australia
Phone: +61 3 9510 6299
Fax: +61 3 9510 6786
Email: training@anzca.edu.au
Web: www.anzca.edu.au
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The Royal Australian and
New Zealand College of
Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists
ABN 34 100 268 969
Excellence in Women’s Health
44 Kings Park Road
West Perth WA 6005
PO Box 6258
East Perth WA 6892
Telephone: +61 8 9322 1051
Facsimile: 61 8 6263 4432
ranzcogwa@westnet.com.au
2014 MEDICAL CAREERS EXPO
YOUR CAREER, YOUR CHOICE
Burswood on Swan
Tuesday 11 March 2014
Membership and Fellowship Training
The training program comprises the four-year Integrated Training Program (ITP - Core) and a two-year Advanced
Program.
Integrated Training Program
The four-year ITP consists of defined clinical and educational experience gained while working in teaching hospitals.
Rotations through tertiary hospitals and a rural hospital, logged clinical work, gynaecological oncology, assessment,
written and oral examinations, compulsory Communication Skills workshop and a compulsory Research Project.
Elective Training
The training usually focuses on a particular area of special interest, e.g. general obstetrics and gynaecology, general
gynaecological surgery, provincial practice, research expertise, practice in developing countries, subspecialty training.
Subspecialty Training
The College also offers subspecialty training in a wide range of areas, e.g. Gynaecological Oncology, Obstetrical &
Gynaecological Ultrasound, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Urogynaecology.
Eligibility
Have an approved Australian primary medical degree, or have successfully completed the requirements necessary to
obtain the Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate;
Possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia;
Have completed PGY2 or above.
College’s website – www.ranzcog.edu.au
Applications for 2015 entry open on Friday 11 April 2014 and close on Wednesday 14 May 2014. If shortlisted,
interviews will be conducted on: Friday 8 August 2014.
Contact for Western Australia
Janet Davidson
Executive Officer
RANZCOG WA
ranzcogwa@westnet.com.au
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How to apply
Registrations for selection into the RANZCO VTP open in early March each year. On line
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 requirement including applications
You are eligible to register for selection into the RANZCO VTP if you meet all of the College prerequisites:
• You have completed medical degrees with full registration to practise medicine in either New
Zealand or a state or territory of Australia
• You have a minimum of two years (including the intern year) post graduate 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.
• You are citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand.
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.
Cost of training and a link to your website.
VTP Training fees in 2014 -$A 2900 p.a.; Trainee Associate Membership $A348 p.a. www.ranzco.edu.
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THE ROYAL
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND
COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS
Western Australian
Branch Training Committee
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING IN PSYCHIATRY
About Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry:
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 with a further two years of Advanced Subspecialty Training, 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 old age.
A didactic programme is also offered one afternoon per week to all Trainees throughout the five years of training - to
complement clinical experience and supervision.
How to Apply in Western Australia:
Intake applications for eligible candidates open in June and close at the end of July. Interviews for successful
applicants are usually held in early September with successful candidates commencing in late January/early February
the following year. Enquiries to:
Director of Training
Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry
P O Private Bag No 1
CLAREMONT Western Australia 6910
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
College Website:
(08) 9347 6708
(08) 9383 4087
psychiatry.training@health.wa.gov.au
www.ranzcp.org
Training Costs:
Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry charges a training fee as does the RANZCP.
$3,000.00 per year.
Approximately $2,500.00 -
c/- Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry, Gascoyne House, Graylands Hospital
John XXIII Avenue, Mount Claremont 6010 Western Australia
Tel: (08) 9347 6708 Fax: (08) 9383 4087
LETTERS: P O Private Bag No 1 CLAREMONT 6910 Western Australia
Email: psychiatry.training@health.wa.gov.au
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS (RANZCR)
The current radiology training program is a five-year program which is completed in two phases.
Phase 1 - Years 1-3, which focuses on general radiology training and Phase 2 - Years 4-5, which
focuses on rotations for advanced radiology training.
As a Radiology trainee you will learn how to interpret diagnostic tests, assess the need for
interventional procedures, and select the best possible imaging investigation for your patients.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology training program runs for five years,
commencing with general radiology and followed by focused training rotations. New trainees will
also study a recently revamped curriculum that covers modern development within the field,
ensuring that the demand for highly skilled radiologists across the country can be met.
The Royal
Australian and
New Zealand
College of
Radiologists
Potential candidates need to meet the College’s requirements which are identified below and
have secured a training position within an accredited training department.
Here is the timeline on How to become a Radiologist:
Radiology Registrars:
Pre-requisites
for Entry into the RANZCR Radiology Training Program
To be accepted by the College into the training program, a candidate must:
1. Meet the following criteria:
a.
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 1 and Part 11 AMC examinations for
overseas Medical Graduates in Australia)
OR
b.
Be a graduate of a medical school recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand and the
Board of the RANZCR (or have successfully completed the NZREX for overseas medical graduates in
New Zealand)
OR
c.
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
AND
2. 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
AND
3. 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.
Also, please see some links to our website here:
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
If you have any more specific in depth enquiries based on the information below feel free to contact the Royal Australian
and New Zealand College of Radiologists on 02 9268 9777.
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About the Royal
Australasian College of
Medical Administrators
The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) is a specialist medical college accredited by
the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and boasts over 800 members. 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 Fellows and Associate Fellows are opinion leaders and decision makers in large networked healthcare
services. They are extensively involved in decision making about hospital resources, clinical governance, safety and
quality, health services reform, technology acquisition, e-health, workforce, strategy, and policy and advocacy to
government bodies.
Founded in 1963 with 279 founding Fellows, the College has now accumulated over 800 members comprising Fellows,
Associate Fellows, Affiliates and Candidates spread across Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the world. The
vision of the College is:
To be valued by our membership, and recognised internationally as the Australasian medical college that
provides professional education, leadership, advice and expertise in medical management that promotes
safe and effective healthcare.
There is no point of comparison anywhere in the world for the College’s delivery of RACMA’s medical specialty
training. Being a formally accredited College provides a means of developing and enhancing standards of
professional medical management, credible networks, and assistance to our membership in a way that cannot be
replicated in a non-College environment. It also provides the means to interact formally with clinical colleagues to
further enhance health service delivery and health care provision.
The College is a member of the influential Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC); a unifying
organisation that supports the 12 Australian specialist Medical Colleges. As the peak
specialist medical body in Australia; it also provides objective advice on health issues to Government and the wider
community. RACMAs affiliated College in Hong Kong is a member of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
Upon successful completion of their training, Candidates of the College are eligible for election to College Fellowship
and specialist/vocational registration in the specialty of medical administration. To meet its educational commitments
and to communicate with its membership, the College has regular meetings, conferences, teleconferences, short
courses and training workshops, mentoring and coaching; hosts discussion forums, maintains a web site and
publishes a quarterly journal, monthly e-newsletters; it participates at career expos and runs annual scientific meetings
nationally and at jurisdiction levels.
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.
When you associate with RACMA you connect with many of Australia’s leading health services
decision makers. RACMA members run hospitals, consulting firms and advise governments at all levels. They work in
the defence industries, immigration, tertiary education, health authorities, pharmaceuticals, IT and e-health. To be a
RACMA member, is to be a medical leader of influence.
Further information regarding the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators can be
obtained from our website at www.racma.edu.au
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Please visit the PMCWA website for further information: www.pmcwa.health.wa.gov.au
If you have further questions please contact PMCWA on (08) 9222 2125 or via email
PMCWA@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 9222 2125
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