2012-2013 RACP Training Positions Guide

TRAINING PosITIoNs GuIde2012 2013

2012 2013 TRAINING POSITIONS GUIDE2

Training Positions Guide

2012-2013RACP Training Positions Guide

Please note: This Training Positions Guide is not a definitive list

of all training positions in Australia and New Zealand.

Contact Details:

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians 145 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000

Fay Varvaritis, Advertising Coordinator Tel: 02 9256 5482 Email: [email protected]

This guide can also be found on the College website: www.racp.edu.au

ContentsNationwide Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Nationwide Rheumatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Nationwide General Medicine Advanced Training . . 5

ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

NSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

QLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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TAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

VIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

WA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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32012 2013 TRAINING POSITIONS GUIDE NATIONAL

Nationwide

Neurology Training

The Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN) coordinates recruitment and appointment of neurology trainees throughout Australia. Centralised interviews are conducted in each state on the same day.

Below is a list of hospitals with accredited core training positions. Neurology training comprises two core years and one elective year of accredited training.

STATE HOSPITAL STATE HOSPITAL

NSW/ACT Blacktown (TBC) VIC/TAS Austin Health

Canberra Box Hill

Concord Cabrini

Gosford Geelong

John Hunter Monash

Liverpool Royal Hobart

Nepean Royal Melbourne

Prince of Wales St Vincents

Royal North Shore The Alfred Hospital

Royal Prince Alfred Western

Sydney Adventist Hospital (The San)

St George QLD Princess Alexandra

St Vincents Royal Brisbane

St Vincents Private (TBC) Gold Coast Hospital

Westmead

SA Flinders Medical Centre WA Fremantle

Royal Adelaide Royal Perth

The Queen Elizabeth Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Applications for neurology training in all hospitals open in July 2012, and may be submitted online via the ANZAN website: www.anzan.org.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE 13 AUGUST 2012.

You should meet the Director of Neurology at each of the hospitals you are considering applying for before the centralised interviews.

For more information visit www.anzan.org.au or contact Mandy Jones at the ANZAN Secretariat: 02 9256 5443 or [email protected]

Key Dates are:

July 2012 Applications Open

6 Aug RACP Exam Results

13 Aug Applications Close

7 Sep State Based Centralised Interviews

10 Sep Preferences In

12 Sep Match

14 Sep Applications/Hospitals informed of results

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Nationwide

Rheumatology Advanced Trainee Positions available for NEW trainees in 2013

sTATe HosPITAL RHeuMAToLoGY AdVANCed TRAINee PosITIoNs

ACT/ NsW3 positions

Centralised appointment process Apply through RACP My Training system.Contact: Dr Ray White | Email: [email protected]

The Canberra Hospital Contact: Chandi Perera | Email: [email protected]

Concord Hospital Contact: A/Professor Les Barnsley Email: [email protected]

Prince of Wales Hospital Contact: Dr Jim Bertouch | Email: [email protected]

RPA Institute of Rheumatology & Orthopaedics Contact: A/Prof. Jane Bleasel | Email: [email protected]

St George Hospital Contact: A/Professor Allan Sturgess Email: [email protected]

Liverpool Hospital Contact: A/Professor Kathryn Gibson Email: [email protected]

Royal Newcastle Centre/John Hunter Hospital Contact: Dr Gabor Major | Email: [email protected]

Westmead Hospital Contact: Professor Nick ManoliosEmail: [email protected]

Royal North Shore Hospital Contact: Dr Rodger Laurent | Email: [email protected]

QLd3 positions

Centralised appointment process Apply through Queensland Health Website.

Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital Contact: Dr Paul Kubler | Email: [email protected]

Princess Alexandra Hospital Contact: Dr Phillip Vecchio | Email: [email protected]

Townsville Hospital Contact: Dr Lynden Roberts Email: [email protected]

Greenslopes Private Hospital Contact: Dr Phillip Vecchio | Email: [email protected]

sAUp to 4 positions

Centralised appointment process Apply through RACP My Training system.

Repatriation General Hospital;Royal Adelaide Hospital; The Queen Elizabeth Hospital;Flinders Medical Centre

Contact: A/Professor Catherine Hill (Chairman, Statewide Appointments Committee)Email: [email protected] See RACP My Training site

TAs1 position

Royal Hobart Hospital Contact: Dr Deb SpedenEmail: [email protected]

VIC3 positions

Centralised appointment process Apply through RACP My Training system.Contact: A/Professor Russell Buchanan(Chairman, Statewide/Appointments Committee)Email: [email protected]

Alfred Hospital Contact: Prof. Flavia Cicuttini Email: [email protected]

Austin Health & Northern Health Contact: A/Prof. Russell BuchananEmail: [email protected]

Southern Health, Monash Medical Centre Contact: A/Prof. Geoff Littlejohn Email: [email protected]

Royal Melbourne Hospital Contact: Prof.Ian Wicks | Email: [email protected]

St Vincents Hospital Contact: A/Prof Evange Romas; | Email: [email protected]

Western Hospital Contact: Dr Keith Lim | Email: [email protected]

WA0 positions

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH);Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) (will rotate between RPH and SCGH).

Contact: Dr Madelynn Chan | Email: [email protected]; or Contact: Dr Patrick Cheah | Email: [email protected]


Nationwide

General Medicine Advanced Training

IntroductionOpportunities for Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine have increased significantly over the last 3 years. The Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (IMSANZ) has prepared this section of the training supplement to make it easier for trainees to see where the training opportunities are and who to contact to find out further information.

The diversity of the positions available reflects the need for training general physicians to work in a variety of settings. Trainees are encouraged to seek advice when planning their training program so that the SAC training requirements are met and all aspects of the curriculum covered.

We strongly encourage trainees to consider dual training. You will note many positions offer this opportunity.

Information about the SAC requirements can be found on the college website. Please do not hesitate to contact the SAC in general medicine if you require further guidance. Your local member of the SAC can be contacted by writing to the secretariat at [email protected]

Members of IMSANZ Council can also provide training and career advice and may be contacted via [email protected].

QUEENSLAND

Princess Alexandra Hospital The Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at Princess Alexandra Hospital has 4 advanced trainee positions in general medicine which allow trainees to rotate through units with different specialty interests: acute stroke medicine, endocrinology, peri-operative medicine, gastroenterology, clinical pharmacology, palliative medicine, and clinical epidemiology Opportunities exist for research, teaching and administration within these positions

Contact: A/Prof Ian Scott, Director of Internal Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology Tel: (07) 3176 7355 | Fax: (07) 3176 5214 | Email: [email protected]

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital Our Internal Medicine Department will assist trainees in the planning of their full 3 or 4 year (dual trainees) program, provide careful mentoring and will act on their behalf to find the best educational experience that fits in with their future career aspirations.

The Department also offers unique positions that will enhance any program of advanced training in General Medicine: Senior Advanced Trainee (SAT), the DREAM (Developing Research & Educational Ability in Medicine) trainee position and a full time Obstetric Medicine Registrar position that provides exposure to inpatient and outpatient Obstetric Medicine as well as sessions in Endocrinology.

Contact: Dr Narelle Fagermo, c/- Department of Internal Medicine & Aged Care, RBWH Tel: (07) 3636 7678 | Fax: (07) 3636 0272 | Email: [email protected]

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital is the ideal community hospital to further your advanced training in general and acute care medicine. We can cater for 2 advanced trainees each year. We possess all the advantages of a small, friendly but efficient community based hospital allowing hands-on pre-consultant level experience to fine tune your general medicine training.

Special interests like perioperative medical care, rehabilitation medicine & general cardiology can be included as part of the programme. You can tailor-made & plan your programme in consultation with the Director of Physician Training.

Contact: Dr Thein Htut, Director of Physician Training | Tel: (07) 3275 6390 | Email: [email protected]

Other hospitals in Queensland that offer accredited core training in General and Acute Care Medicine include- Cairns Base Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, Logan Hospital, Mater Adult Hospital, Mackay Base Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital, Redcliffe Hospital, Rockhampton Hospital, Townsville Hospital and Toowoomba Hospital.

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VICTORIA

Alfred Health: The Alfred Hospital10 positions (8 in General Medicine, 1 as Principal Registrar, 1 in Cardiology as below)

The General Medical Unit at The Alfred is a dynamic well supported unit with an education and research focus. These highly regarded positions provide experience in the care of patients with multi-system diseases, Peri-Operative and Trauma Medicine, Disease Management and Rapid Assessment as well as experience in Acute Medical Assessment under the supervision of senior clinicians, many with sub-specialty interests.

Sub-specialty rotations for those pursuing a General Medical fellowship also include Respiratory Medicine (Alfred) and Intensive Care Medicine (Cabrini) and possibly Cardiology at Mildura Available rotations include six months of General Medicine at Cabrini Malvern.

Successful applicants may also attend a sub-specialty clinic of interest and contribute to clinical research projects, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and professional development programs.

Rotations are designed to satisfy the RACP, PREP Advanced Training curriculum in General and Acute Care Medicine.

Principal Registrar (1 position)This leadership position includes 0.5 EFT experience in the General Medical Unit as detailed above including time spent in an acting junior consultant role, and is well suited to applicants in the final year of their FRACP who may be interested in a consultant position in the following year. The successful applicant may also attend a sub-specialty clinic of interest. The position incorporates undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, assisting the DPTs in coordinating the FRACP clinical and written exam preparation, as well as clinical and educational research opportunities.

Further enquiries regarding the above positions: Contact: A/Prof Harvey Newnham, Director of General Medicine | Tel: 03 9903 0198 | Email: [email protected] Contact: A/Prof Laila Rotstein, Director of Advanced Physician Training Tel: 03 9903 0757 | Mob: 0407 507 431 | Email: [email protected]

Cardiology: 12 month rotation in Cardiology (1 position)This is a one year position which will offer training in all aspects of Cardiology relevant to a career as a General Physician with a special interest in Cardiology. The position will not facilitate entry into an advanced training program in Cardiology.

Satisfactory completion of the First Part (written and clinical) examinations is essential.

Contact: Prof Tony Dart, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine | Tel: 03 9076 3237 | Email: [email protected]: Dr Peter Bergin, Director of Heart Centre | Tel: 03 9076 3263 | Email: [email protected]

Southern Health (Monash Medical Centre, etc)

8 posts for advanced trainees in General Medicine will be offered by Southern Health in 2012.

The positions at Southern Health include rotations through Acute Admissions Unit at Monash Medical Centre, Acute Admissions Unit at Dandenong Hospital, Senior Registrar in General Medicine at Casey Hospital, Senior Registrar in General Medicine at West Gippsland Hospital Warragul, Cardiology at Monash Medical Centre, Intensive Care Unit at Monash Medical Centre.

It is envisaged that a trainee could undertake a series of 6 month postings to the above positions and thereby complete a 24 to 36 month training program to satisfy the requirements for advanced training of the SAC in General Medicine. Trainees who have satisfied the core training requirements of a subspecialty training committee of the RACP may be eligible for a two year program to achieve dual fellowship. The supervised rural training experience is a strong feature of this program. Trainees with rural career aspirations are particularly encouraged to apply.

A wide variety of practice experience is offered along with opportunities to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and novel research programs in health services and operations research applied to health care delivery.

Contact: Prof Don Campbell (Monash Medical Centre) | Dr Andrew Block (Dandenong Hospital) Assoc Prof Michael Farmer (Casey Hospital) | Dr Bruce Maydom (West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul)


Eastern Health (includes Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital)Advanced Training positions are offered at Box Hill, Maroondah and Epworth Eastern (private). The positions are in a range of specialties including Acute Care Medicine, General Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Intensive Care and Respiratory Medicine.

There are up to 8 positions for advanced trainees in general medicine within Eastern Health group. A unique and exciting program to develop skills in acute care medicine is offered, as well as opportunities as the Senior Registrar in medicine.

Contact: A/Prof Chris Gilfillan or A/Prof Ramesh Nagappan Tel: (03) 9895 3333 or (03) 9387 1000 | Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Other hospitals in Victoria that offer accredited core training in General and Acute Care Medicine are Austin Health, Ballarat Health Services, Barwon Health, Bendigo Base Hospital, Cabrini Hospital, Frankston Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincents Hospital, Sunshine Hospital , The Northern Hospital., and Western Hospital.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Western Australia offers an integrated 3 or 4 year advanced internal medicine training program between tertiary outer metropolitan and rural hospitals enabling trainees to tailor their training needs to their career paths.

Exciting new outreach positions based at the Broome Regional Hospital are available. Contact: Dr Jaye Martin | Email: [email protected]: Dr Timothy Bates, WA General Medicine SAC member Tel: (08) 9224 2199 | Email: [email protected]

NORTHERN TERRITORY-ROYAL DARWIN HOSPITAL

The Royal Darwin Hospital is a level three training institution with a strong generalist culture throughout basic and advanced physician training.

The pathology seen here is broad and fascinating. It reflects our tropical location with a high incidence of Infectious Diseases. Indigenous Health is part of our daily clinical practice. Our colleagues in other specialties support and share the Generalist culture. As a consequence, General Medicine remains varied across the specialities. The average age of GM patients is substantially lower than elsewhere.

As well as exposure to high level ward based general medicine, advanced trainees in general and acute care medicine have access to advanced training positions in nephrology, cardiology, oncology, palliative care, haematology, general medicine, rural and remote outreach clinics and a 6 month public health rotation. Training pathways can be tailored to career aspirations.

Royal Darwin is an ideal institution from which to pursue dual training and trainees from all specialties wishing to broaden their exposure to general medicine and indigenous health are also welcomed.

Contact: Dr Diane Howard, HoD, General Medicine and Director of RAPU, Royal Darwin Hospital Email: [email protected]

NEW SOUTH WALES

John Hunter HospitalThe Hunter New England Local Health Network has up to 3 positions for advanced trainees in a 3 year program in General and Acute Care Medicine based in Newcastle NSW.

Trainees will have access to a wide range of rotations including rheumatology, endocrinology, allergy and immunology, rehabilitation medicine, haematology, oncology, clinical pharmacology, peri-operative care, palliative care, intensive care, cardiology, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, infectious disease, neurology, nephrology, diabetes, and geriatrics. Trainees will also rotate through the Acute Medical Unit, outpatient clinics, and Aboriginal Medical Services. There is a dedicated teaching session every Thursday including critical appraisal, basic statistics, imaging, morbidity and mortality rounds, and a journal club.

Contacts: Prof John Attia, Academic Director, or Dr. Rob Pickles, Director of General Medicine. Tel: (02) 4921-3541 | Emails: [email protected] or [email protected]

Other hospitals in NSW that offer accredited core training in General and Acute Care Medicine include Calvary Mater Hospital, Canterbury Hospital in conjunction with Concord Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, Wollongong Hospital, Hornsby Hospital in conjunction with Sydney Adventist Hospital, Manly Hospital, Port Macquarie Hospital and Wyong Hospital

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TASMANIA

Launceston General HospitalThe Launceston General Hospital is a 350 bed teaching hospital with excellent opportunities to undertake advanced training in general medicine. This includes regular outpatient clinics, access to time in procedural specialties and teaching opportunities in an undergraduate and post graduate forum linked with the University of Tasmania incorporating the Northern Clinical School.

There is an opportunity for rotation into the private sector at the hospitals run by Calvary Health Care Tasmania, Launceston. This role is most suited to trainees nearing the end of their training who wish to develop more autonomy, experience medicine in the private sector and develop their peri-operative medicine skills.

The Launceston General Hospital has a fully operational 28 bed Acute Medical Unit which directly interfaces with the Department of Emergency Medicine and also the adjacent Medical Day Procedure and Diagnostic suites.

The Department of Medicine has a strong research culture with many physicians and trainees undertaking clinical research with affiliation with the Clifford Craig Medical Research Trust.

Contact: Dr Alasdair MacDonald, Director of Medicine, Launceston General Hospital Tel: 03/63487578 | Fax: 03/63487577 | Email: [email protected]

Royal Hobart Hospital Three positions are available commencing January 2013.

The department offers rotations to an Acute Medical Unit, Stroke Unit, Cardiology and two rotations to the trainees chosen sub-specialty. The roles are structured to provide exposure to inpatient, outpatient, teaching and professional development sessions. The rotation to sub-specialties is supernumerary and in past years trainees have rotated to areas such as Endocrinology, Palliative Care, Oncology and part-time in Rheumatology/APU.

We encourage contact with previous trainees to find out about our flexible and supportive approach to training in a well supported environment in a fabulous lifestyle location.

Contact: Dr Nicole Hancock, General Physician Tel: (03) 6222 7170 | Mobile 0400 347 170 | Email: [email protected]

North West Regional HospitalThe NWRH is accredited to offer 6 months core training in General and Acute Care Medicine. This can be supplemented with a further 6 months of training that can add towards the non-core (or elective) component. Another option is that the 6 month rotation could be part of a position based at the Launceston General Hospital or the Royal Hobart Hospital.

Contact: A/Prof Michael Buist, Director of Medicine | Email: [email protected]

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Southern Adelaide HealthEncompassing Flinders Medical Centre, Repatriation General Hospital, Noarlunga Health Service and Mt Gambier District Health Service.

Contact: Ms Sue Roberts | Email: [email protected]

Other hospitals in South Australia that offer accredited core training in General and Avute Care Medicine include Lyell McEwin Health Service, Modbury Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Canberra Hospital (Contact Dr Mary Ann Kulh [email protected]) is accredited to offer core training in General Medicine.


NEW ZEALAND

LAKES DISTRICT HEALTH BOARDRotorua HospitalThe Rotorua Hospital which is located in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand has accreditation for advanced training in general and acute care medicine and trainees will have the possibility of obtaining dual accreditation in the following positions:

Gastroenterology / General Medicine Respiratory / General Medicine Endocrinology / General Medicine

Rotorua offers a very supportive training environment and an outstanding work/life balance. Rotorua is the mountain biking capital of New Zealand and offers a variety of water sports and other outdoor recreational activities.

Contacts: Dr Charlie Richardson, Director of Physician Training or Dr Denise Aitken, Head of Department, MedicineEmail: [email protected] or [email protected] | Tel: +64 7 348 1199

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2012 2013 TRAINING POSITIONS GUIDE ACT

Australian Capital Territory

The Canberra Hospital Rehabilitation Aged and Community Care

Registrars Geriatric Medicine

Applications are invited for Advanced Trainee Registrar positions in Geriatric Medicine.

The Department of Geriatric Medicine based at The Canberra Hospital is fully accredited for advanced training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians for two years core training for up to four advanced trainees.

The period of employment will be from January 2013 for 12 months, with a view to extension depending on satisfactory performance.

The Rehabilitation Aged and Community Care Division of the ACT Health Directorate provides integrated aged care services to the ACT region and registrars have the opportunity to complete core rotations in acute geriatrics, a dedicated orthogeriatrics service, subacute inpatient service and the community aged care service.

The opportunity exists to negotiate elective rotations within associated services including rehabilitation medicine, psychogeriatrics, stroke medicine, palliative care or the acute medical assessment unit (MAPU)for appropriate candidates.

A strong presence within the ANU medical school faculty provides trainees with the opportunity to participate in the graduate teaching program and ensures an adequate framework exists for research

Enquiries: A/Prof Michael Davis, Director of Geriatric Medicine Tel: (02) 6244 4192 | Email: [email protected]

Applications Forms and further details including closing date can be obtained from the Medical Officer Support Unit, ACT Health on (02) 6244 2779 or by emailing [email protected]

Applications close: 15th August 2012

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The Canberra Hospital

Registrars Paediatrics & Child Health

Applications are invited for Registrar positions in Paediatrics. The department is accredited for training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Period of employment will be from 21 January 2013 for 12 months, with a view to extension depending on satisfactory performance.

The Canberra Hospital is a major teaching centre for the ACT and surrounding regions associated with The Australian National University Clinical School providing a well developed postgraduate teaching program with all specialties represented. The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health is the principal centre for childrens medical and surgical services in the ACT. There is a large and energetic inpatient department for Paediatric Medicine and Surgery and Adolescent Medicine. The outpatient department has been developed to reflect current out-patient models of care and giving trainees broad exposure to a range of general and subspecialty paediatrics, including paediatric endocrinology, respiratory and sleep medicine. The department also provides an innovative teaching program for students from the Australian National University Medical School.

Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Senior Registrar Paediatrics & Child Health

Applications are invited for the Senior Registrar position in Paediatrics. This position is available for the 2013 clinical year for 12 months. The Senior Registrar position involves a leadership role, an education role as well as a clinical role within the Department. The education role includes clinical supervision, as well as participation and assisting in the organization of the regular lecture series, journal club and clinical teaching for the other Paediatric trainees. The supervisory role includes responsibility for Canberra based registrars, rotating registrars from Sydney Childrens Hospital, as well as, Senior and Junior Resident Medical Officers. Participation in the on call consultant roster is part of the role. There are also opportunities to be involved in research.

Selection criteria:

Essential: FRACP written and clinical examinations (or equivalent)

Registered or eligible to register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Demonstrated advanced clinical abilities and commitment in Paediatrics

Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals

Demonstrated enthusiasm for and abilities in teaching

Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development

Basic computer skills

Desirable: Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent

Experience in research and Quality Assurance activities

Contact details: Dr Laurel Teoh, DPPE, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, The Canberra Hospital Tel: (02) 6174 5238 | Email: [email protected]

Prof David Brewster, Clinical Director, Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, The Canberra Hospital Tel: (02) 6244 2033 | Email: [email protected]

Salary packaging with Public Benevolent Institution FBT concessions is available. Other benefits include generous superannuation, four weeks annual leave and one accrued day off per calendar month.

Additional information can be obtained from ACT Health Medical Appointment & Training Unit located at The Canberra Hospital, PO Box 11, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia.

Tel: (02) 6244 2779 | Fax: (02) 6244 3626 | Email: [email protected]

Applications close: Friday 17 August 2012

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2012 2013 TRAINING POSITIONS GUIDE NSW

New South Wales

Calvary Health Care Riverina

Advanced Training in General Medicine

This new training position for 2013 incorporates training in both Calvary Hospital and the private consulting suites of the Consultant Physicians in Wagga Wagga. It is designed for general medicine training offering immersion in subspecialties such as Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Cardiology. The trainee will be active in perioperative and critical care medicine in the private hospital environment, as well as having exposure to procedures and skills such as gastroscopy, bronchoscopy and echocardiography.

The position is ideal for trainees in General Medicine and would also be an excellent non-core clinical year in a number of subspecialties or for those interested in dual-training programs.

Applicants should be enthusiastic Physicians with a passion for patient management and clinical involvement. Interest in rural and regional medicine is encouraged as this position would be ideal for a trainee interested in longer term clinical practice in a regional centre.

Research and teaching opportunities through both the University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School and University of Notre Dame Clinical School at Calvary will be an integral part of the position.

For further information please contact: Contact: Dr Arnagretta Hunter - Physician/Cardiologist Tel: (02) 6926 0300 | Email: [email protected]


Hunter Regional Network Basic Physician Training

Basic Physician Trainees

Sites: John Hunter Hospital, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Belmont Hospital, The Maitland Hospital, Wyong Public Hospital, Manning Rural Referral Hospital (Taree), Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and Armidale Rural Referral Hospital

Available from: 2012

From a country life style, through fabulous wineries to a bustling city with stunning beaches and lakes, the Hunter New England area has so much to offer! What the Hunter Network offers is lifestyle AND excellence in Basic Physician Training. The Hunter Regional Network has 61 positions across 8 hospitals. The area covered by the Network is predominantly in the Hunter New England Local Health District, with the addition of Wyong Hospital from the Central Coast Local Health District (about 1 hr south of Newcastle). Uniquely, it offers two Level 3 tertiary teaching hospitals, the John Hunter and Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospitals.

Basic Physician Trainee terms offered include:

Cardiology,

Diabetes,

Infectious Diseases,

Gastroenterology,

Medical Acute Unit,

HDU/ICU,

Geriatrics,

Nephrology / Transplant,

Neurology,

Respiratory,

Oncology,

Haematology,

Palliative Care,

Drug and Alcohol and

General Medicine. General Medicine terms have consultants/teams with emphasis in differing subspecialties.

We have a proud history of succeeding in the Physicians Exams with 2 medal winners and one 2nd place in the last 10 years!

All exam candidates are encouraged to attend one of the three written exam preparation courses on offer (Delta Med, RPA or Dunedin). The Network provides in-house lectures, an excellent calibrated trial exam, and regular clinical practice sessions with RACP examiners. The Network provides video-conferencing of the RACP weekly lectures and the John Hunter Hospital Grand Rounds. The Hunter Network provides online access to a wide variety of resources including Up To Date, CIAP, journals and interactive tutorials. You will be encouraged to contribute to the activities of the unit you are allocated to by way of conducting occasional journal clubs or giving case presentations. There is an expectation that you will actively teach and mentor those junior doctors and medical students who work with and around you.

Similarly to all other NSW BPT Networks and the RACP requirements, every BPT is required to do at least one term in a rural hospital during a 2-3 year contract. However Trainees will be allocated to one of the Level 3 hospitals for their exam preparation.

For further information on becoming a BPT in the Hunter Regional Network, please do not hesitate to contact: Rebecca Delaporte Network Manager of Basic Physician Training Tel: 0418 217 319 | Email: [email protected] or

Cheryl Brook Medial Education Support Officer | Tel: (02) 4985 5406 | Email: [email protected] or

Paul Wilson Director of Physician Training, Calvary Mater Newcastle Tel: (02) 4921 1211 | Email: [email protected] or

Chitra Krishnan Director of Physician Training, John Hunter Hospital Tel: (02) 4921 3000 | Email: [email protected]

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Newborn & Paediatric Emergency Transport Service

Advanced Trainee

Senior trainees in paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine, paediatric intensive care or neonatal medicine are sought to work in emergency medical retrieval at NETS, a state-wide service of NSW Health providing critical care and inter-hospital transport for newborns, infants and children up to age 16 years.

These positions are based in Sydney, NSW (Westmead) and are offered for 6 month or longer periods commencing in July 2012. Other start times by negotiation.

An employment package is available from the NETS website at http://www.nets.health.nsw.gov.au

Enquiries to [email protected] (Attention - Dr Fiona Mitchell)

St Vincents Hospital, Sydney

Advanced Trainee | Department: Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

Our goal in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (CPT) is to improve health through quality use of medicines (QUM) by a critical approach to drug therapy. St Vincents Hospital (SVH) is recognized as a centre of excellence in clinical pharmacology.

The position involves direct patient care (Clinical Toxicology) and consultative work (Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, clinical consultations, drug information). We play a leadership role through the Drug Committee, Medication Incident Committee,

Drug Utilisation Review, the NSW State Medicines Information Centre and QUM initiatives, notably an electronic medication management project being rolled out.

We are part of the SVH Therapeutic Centre along with Pharmacy. The Advanced Trainee liaises with the Pharmacy Department on clinical, teaching (in-service education) and research activities.

CPT is committed to research in clinical pharmacology that relates to drug development and use and extends from basic mechanisms up to aspects of clinical use.

CPT is committed to teaching Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics at UNSW and at SVH to undergrads, new grads, seasoned prescribers and research students.

Various configurations of training which combine Clinical Pharmacology with Clinical Trials Operations, Chemical Pathology (possible dual RACP and RCPA recognition) and other Medical Specialities are possible.

Contact: Professor Richard Day, Director of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology Tel: (02) 8382 2331 | Email: [email protected]

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Northern Territory

Alice Springs Hospital

You know the theory about Aboriginal Health, now come and see it for yourself. Alice Springs Hospital is the only major hospital covering a catchment area of ~1,000,000 square km, which is literally Bigger than Texas. We care for some of the nations sickest and most socially disadvantaged people, many with diseases not seen elsewhere in the country.

Spectacular national parks surround Alice Springs. The lifestyle is laid back with an emphasis on outdoor activities and the arts. The central desert region of Australia is unique. It is a friendly, welcoming place especially suited to trainees with a sense of adventure and those interested in fourth world health issues, not generally seen by most doctors in Australia.

Medical recruitment officer: [email protected] or Ms Judith Martinez | Email: [email protected] | Tel: (08) 8951 7777

Paediatric Registrars

We have 7 registrar positions, one of which is a community registrar position funded under the ESTP scheme. We offer trainees: Exposure to Aboriginal Health/ a spectrum of diseases you have probably only read about/ severity of diseases unlikely to be encountered in major cities. You will have opportunities to better understand the nexus between social environment and disease/ visit remote communities and retrieve patients with the RFDS/ complete community and rural training requirements for general paediatrics/ complete projects/ accept increasing responsibility for patient management. We provide good consultant cover/ commitment to teaching and supervision/ a good roster. Preference will be given to candidates seeking 12 month appointments.

Working in paediatrics at Alice Springs is challenging. At times the work here is hard and confronting. The flip side is that it offers opportunities to make a difference to patients lives which you probably dont get in many places. This is an unparalleled training opportunity.

Medical recruitment officer: [email protected] or Head of Paediatrics, Dr Rose Fahy | Email: [email protected] | Tel: (08) 8951 7777

Basic and Advanced Trainees in Adult Medicine

ASH is accredited for 12 months basic training in general medicine. It provides an exciting and challenging working environment with exposure to acute and chronic disease with an emphasis on Aboriginal health with high rates of infection, diabetes, and chronic renal, heart, lung and liver disease. Trainees are closely supervised in both inpatient and clinic work by experienced clinicians. We provide a comprehensive teaching program.

Advanced training is available in renal medicine, cardiology, general medicine and infectious diseases. Trainees are encouraged to take the opportunity to experience Aboriginal and remote health care in Alice Springs. A flexible training program is negotiable including opportunities for outreach visits to remote communities.

Medical recruitment officer: [email protected] or Director of Medicine and DPT, Dr Stephen Brady | Tel: (08) 8951 7777 | Email: [email protected]

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2012 2013 TRAINING POSITIONS GUIDE NT

Royal Darwin Hospital

The Royal Darwin Hospital is a level three training institution with a strong generalist culture throughout basic and advanced physician training. Royal Darwin is an ideal institution from which to pursue dual training and trainees from all specialties wishing to broaden their exposure to general medicine and indigenous health are also welcomed.

The pathology seen here is broad and fascinating. It reflects our tropical location with a high incidence of Infectious Diseases. Indigenous Health is part of our daily clinical practice. Our colleagues in other specialties support and share the generalist culture. As a consequence, General Medicine remains varied across the specialities. The average age of GM patients is substantially lower than elsewhere.

As well as exposure to high level ward based general medicine, basic and advanced trainees in General Medicine have access to training positions in nephrology, respiratory medicine, cardiology, oncology, palliative care, haematology, neurology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, rural and remote outreach clinics and a 6 month public health rotation. Training pathways can be tailored to career aspirations.

Accredited Advanced Training positions are also available in other specialities including Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, Rheumatology/Immunology.

Contact: Recruitment, Royal Darwin Hospital or the Head of your relevant Specialty Department, RDH | Tel: 61 8 8922 8888 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Medical Recruitment Officer, RDH

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Queensland

Caboolture Hospital

Medicine Department

Caboolture Hospital has 6 full time Physicians, 10 Basic Physician Trainees, 1 senior house officer and 6 junior house officers/interns. The hospital is currently accredited as a Level 2 training hospital, to be confirmed at an accreditation visit scheduled in the latter part of 2012. In addition to Basic Physician Training we are accredited for Advanced Training in general internal medicine and gastroenterology. Advanced Trainees will be able to develop further skills in clinical leadership and management.

We are a busy General Medical Department with an average of 70-80 in patients at any given day and we have approximately 4,500 general medical admissions per year. We are part of Metro North Health Service District along with RBWH, TPCH and Redcliffe Hospital. Our structure is based on 6 medical teams (5 General medicine including Gastroenterology Department as well as Rheumatologist and a Cardiology Team).

Contact: Dr Mukhlesur Rahman, Director of Physician Training | Tel: 07 5433 8272 | Email: [email protected]

Paediatrics Department

Caboolture Hospital has 4.5 Staff Specialist Paediatricians. The hospital is accredited for six months of basic paediatric training and at least 12 months of advanced training in General Paediatrics. Basic trainees may elect to rotate to Redcliffe Hospital, as each site is accredited for six months of basic paediatric training. We have 6 positions available for 2013.

There is significant opportunity for gaining experience in Child Protection and Child and Adolescent Diabetes, and the good working relationship with ED allows for exposure to a wide range of emergency paediatrics.

Contact: Dr Prasanna Shirkhedkar, Director of Paediatrics Tel: 07 5433 8090 | Email: [email protected]

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Cairns Base Hospital

Basic Trainees/Advanced Trainees/ Chief Registrar Post | Available from Feb 2013

Cairns Base Hospital is a 350 bed teaching hospital (affiliated with James Cook University) providing general and subspecialty medical services to a region extending to the coast of Papua New Guinea and including the Cape York Peninsula and a catchment of ~ approx 270,000 people.

Its geographical location provides unique opportunities for exposure to Indigenous and Tropical Medicine. The outreach focus of the Division of Medicine allows trainees an opportunity to experience internal medicine in remote and interesting locations in addition to the cutting-edge medical services provided at the hospital. The model of care followed by the division allows some ongoing exposure to general medicine throughout advanced training and is ideal for trainees wishing to do dual training.

Basic Trainees: Cairns Hospital is a level 3 site for basic trainees. A broad selection of subspecialty rotations and general medicine terms are available. There is a dedicated, multi-faceted teaching program for basic trainees preparing for the RACP examinations which has produced a high level of success in the last few years. This includes access to College Lecture Series, daily subspecialty tutorials and study leave to attend examination courses.

All applicants for 1st year BPT training positions (PGY2) should apply through the Queensland Health RMO 2013 Campaign, via the Queensland Health website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo, closing date June 2012.

Queensland has adopted a statewide approach to Basic Physician Training. This involves central oversight of recruitment with a local network model of hospital placement and appointment. Registrars appointed to the Far Northern rotation, may select Cairns or Townsville Hospitals. Cairns appointees may be required to be seconded to Atherton for a 3 month rotation.

Registered basic physician trainees (BPT2 or later) seeking a new Medical Registrar position and doctors seeking appointment as a Medical PHO in Queensland in 2013 should apply for a Pathway position as outlined under Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (Adult Medicine) in this supplement. Please refer to the pathway website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinedq/html/qmet_bptp.asp

Advanced Trainees: Accredited posts in General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Medical Oncology, Haematology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Endocrinology (core and required clinical years), Renal Medicine and Infectious Diseases are available. The Outreach Registrar post offers excellent opportunity for exposure to Indigenous health and procedural training for General Trainees.

Chief Registrar: The post is particularly suited for a post FRACP trainee or third year advanced trainee who wishes to gain more clinical experience in their sub-specialty and may be interested in research or procedural training. The post is about40% administrative including HR management of registrars, rostering and assisting with teaching program and the other 60% is flexible allowing opportunity for further clinical training, procedural training, research etc.

Contact: Dr Peter Boyd, Director of Medicine | Tel: 0407 623 922 | Fax: (07) 4050 6777 Email: [email protected]

Contact: Prof John McBride, Professor of Medicine, James Cook University and Director of Physician Training Tel: 0417 792 937 | Email: [email protected]


Genetic Health Queensland

Registrars - Advanced Trainees (Adult Medicine and Paediatrics)Clinical GeneticsBrisbane, Queensland

Two positions for advanced training in clinical genetics are available at GHQ in 2013. The positions are suitable for both advanced trainees in Adult Medicine and Paediatrics. Both positions are accredited for speciality training in clinical genetics, or may be undertaken as an elective year for other RACP specialities. GHQ is based at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital and provides a comprehensive clinical genetics service to the entire state.

Contact: A/Prof Michael Gabbett, Training Co-ordinator | Tel: (07) 3636 1686 | Email: [email protected]

Contact: A/Prof Julie McGaughran, Director | Tel: (07) 3636 1686 | Email: [email protected]

Apply online: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo

Closing date for applications: 16 July 2012

Gold Coast University Hospital/Robina Hospital

Gold Coast University Hospital will open in early 2013 and in combination with the Robina campus will have approximately 900 beds. It is accredited as a Level 3 hospital for Basic Physician Training. All medical specialties are available. An active education program is available to basic physician trainees for both the written and clinical exams.

Basic physician trainees rotate through 3 month terms including rotations to Redland and Logan Hospitals (3-6 month terms).

For important details please visit QMET website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinedq/html/qmet_bptp.asp. All applicants must apply via the Queensland Health RMO Campaign Specialist Training Pathway online application available at www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo/

Further information on basic training positions can be obtained from Dr Katherine Scott via [email protected] or telephone (07) 5519 7098.

Advanced Trainees

Gold Coast University Hospital/Robina Hospital have the following Advanced Training positions available with their appropriate contacts:

Senior Medical Registrar (1 position): [email protected]

Cardiology (5 positions): [email protected]

Endocrinology (2 positions): [email protected]

Gastroenterology (1 position): [email protected]

General Medicine (2 positions): [email protected]

Haematology (2 positions): [email protected]

Infectious Diseases (1 position): [email protected]

Nephrology (2 positions): [email protected]

Neurology (2 positions): [email protected]

Oncology (2 positions): [email protected]

Palliative Care (1 position): [email protected]

Respiratory Medicine (1 accredited position, 1 non-accredited position): [email protected]

All applicants must apply via the Queensland Health RMO Campaign Specialist Training Pathway online application available at www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo/

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Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane

Greenslopes Private Hospital is accredited as a Level 3 RACP teaching facility with over 60 junior medical staff onsite. The hospital has 650 beds with:

15 bed ICU, 30 bed CCU & 24 hour emergency service New obstetric service 27 Advanced Trainee positions Third party providers allowing easy access to the latest investigative services.

Greenslopes is at the forefront in tertiary health care, providing a unique opportunity for trainees to experience the private health care system. We offer a well established, focused, FRACP preparation program with strong support from VMOs. Limited trainees onsite ensures easy access to a broad range of patients and cases for exam preparation. Greenslopes is actively involved with specialty colleges holding trial & clinical exams onsite.

Our new Collaborative Learning Centre includes a Sim Lab, tutorial rooms with the latest in IT support & teleconferencing facilities. The medical library is located in the centre of the hospital and is accessible 24 hours per day. These facilities are operated by Greenslopes Clinical School, University of Queensland. Greenslopes has its own Gallipoli Research Foundation & a number of ground breaking primary research projects currently being conducted onsite.

Greenslopes provides a positive welcoming work environment & offers a number of wellness programs, free car parking & onsite childcare centre.

Basic training - approximately 12 medical registrar positions which include rotations in ICU and CCU.

Advanced Training in: Respiratory Endocrinology Geriatric Medicine Geriatric Medicine - Acute Rehabilitation Medicine General Medicine Haematology Nephrology Gastroenterology Rheumatology Immunology - Allergy

Greenslopes Private is a member of the Southside Rotation,Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (QBPP).

For further information contact: Claire Carsley, Medical Services Manager | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 07 3394 7158


Logan Hospital

Medical Registrar / Basic Physician Trainee and General Medicine Advanced TraineeDepartment: Medicine

Available from: February 2013

Logan Hospital is a 338 bed Level 2 Teaching Hospital associated with the University of Queensland and Griffith University. It is located 20 minutes drive south of the Brisbane Central Business District and near to the Gold Coast. The Department of Medicine is a 103 bed unit.

Trainees rotate through general and subspecialty medical services, gaining exposure to: Internal Medicine, Coronary Care/Cardiology (including an acute chest pain assessment service), Respiratory Medicine, Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Palliative Care.

Logan Hospital services also include: Emergency Department, Dialysis Unit, Intensive Care, Mental Health, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology (including a Level II Nursery), General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Radiology (including MRI), Pathology and Ambulatory Teams in Diabetes and Respiratory Medicine.

This environment provides exposure to an enviable and diverse variety of clinical medicine. Advanced Training in Respiratory Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Cardiology, General Medicine and Palliative Care (community based) is available.

An active education and training programme encompasses daily handover meetings, formal tutorials, bedside teaching, journal clubs, clinical presentations, grand rounds, x-ray meetings and clinical research opportunities. Full library facilities, on-line resources, and administrative and professional support are also provided. The hospital is a part of the Southern and Coastal Rotations of the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway, facilitating access to additional training, trial examinations and educational opportunities.

Please also refer to the separate advertisement for the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (Adult Medicine).

Contact: Dr Russ Schedlich, A/Medical Co-Chair, Division of Medicine | Tel: (07) 3299 8952 | Fax: (07) 3299 8887 Email: [email protected]

Contact: Dr Josie Stroud, Director of Physician Training | Tel: (07) 3299 8952 | Fax: (07) 3299 8887 Email: [email protected]

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Mater Health Services Brisbane

Mater Adult Hospital Accredited Basic Trainee/ Advanced Trainee/ Chief Medical Registrar Posts (most available from Feb 2012)

Mater Health Services (MHS) comprises both public and private hospitals located immediately adjacent to the South Bank parklands in South Brisbane. The Public hospitals are comprised of the Mater Adult Hospital, Mater Childrens Hospital and the Mater Mothers Hospital. The Queensland Childrens Hospital is currently under construction immediately adjacent to MHS for planned commencement in 2014.

The Mater Adult Hospital (MAH) is a metropolitan tertiary referral centre, Level 3 RACP teaching hospital with strong links to the University of Qld via the onsite Mater Medical School.

Positions are available for:

Junior medical registrars (basic physician trainees). Rotations in General Medicine, Perioperative Medicine and numerous sub-specialties are offered. A strong teaching and training program is offered: This includes numerous teaching sessions, a practice written examination, protected time to attend exam courses and several formal practice examinations in preparation for the College clinical exam. The pass rate at the College exam has been well above average for several years.

Advanced trainees in: General medicine including perioperative medicine, respiratory, endocrinology and obstetric medicine, gastroenterology, haematology, oncology, palliative care, infectious diseases

Chief medical registrar: This is a full time position with opportunities for research or further clinical training.

Contacts: (via email or through switch (07) 3163 8111)

Dr Lucy Burr, Chief Medical Registrar | Tel: (07) 3163 6636 | Email: [email protected]

Dr Nathalie Van Havre, DPE. | Email: [email protected]

Dr Trisha OMoore-Sullivan, DAT | Email: [email protected]

Nambour General Hospital

Basic Physician Trainees | Medical Registrar | Advanced Trainees Post

Nambour Hospital is a 450 bed acute regional hospital which provides a broad range of specialty services for a population of approximately 340,000 on the Sunshine Coast and Cooloola Region. Nambour Hospital is affiliated with the University of Queensland and has a School of Medicine on campus.

Basic Physician Trainees: Nambour Hospital is currently a level 2 site for basic training with likely level 3 accreditation in 2013. The hospital has rotations through General Medicine, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Neurology, Stroke, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Intensive care medicine and Orthogeriatrics. There are also rotations in General medicine to regional hospitals including Caboolture and Caloundra hospital.

There is a dedicated, multi-faceted teaching programme for trainees at all levels. This includes preparing for the RACP examinations which has produced very successful outcome in the past. The program includes weekly FRACP lecture series, Clinical Case review, video-conference College Lecture series, Department of Medicine meetings (Grand rounds, Mortality & Morbidity, Guide line reviews and Journal club) and a regular clinical exam training (short and long case practice roster and a 10 week clinical trial exam course leading up to the FRACP clinical exams).

All new applicants for BPT should apply for a Pathway position as outlined under Queensland Basic Physician Pathway (QBTP) website. Nambour Hospital is part of the Northside Rotation. Current Medical Registrar can also apply via the Queensland Health RMO campaign.

Advanced Trainees: There are currently 11 advance trainees in Nambour for 2012. Accredited posts in General Medicine (3), Cardiology (including interventional) (2), Geriatrics, Nephrology, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Palliative medicine, Infectious disease and Endocrinology are available for 2013.

Contact: Dr Prem Ram, Chief Medical Registrar | Email: [email protected]

Dr Kumar Mahadevan, Director of Physician Education | Email: [email protected]

Dr Peter Hollett, Director of Medical Services | Email: [email protected]


Princess Alexandra Hospital

Medical Registrars Division of Medicine

Available from: 4th February 2013

Princess Alexandra Hospital is a large tertiary referral hospital with more than 700 beds. It is accredited as a Level 3 hospital for Basic Physician Training. The hospital experiences a diverse casemix through the provision of acute primary, secondary and tertiary health care services to South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales and through the state-wide renal and liver transplantation services.

A well-established and successful BPT programme is coordinated by a dedicated Physician Training Unit and involves intensive RACP Written and Clinical Examination preparation programmes, including in-house tutorials and short/long case tutorials.

Basic Physician Trainees: position involves rotation through four 3-month terms: General Medicine; medical sub-specialities including , Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Gastroenterology, Clinical Pharmacology, Haematology and Medical Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology, Geriatrics, Hypertension & Palliative Care.

Queensland is centrally recruiting medical registrars to the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (QBPP). For further information about the application process and closing dates please refer to the QBPP website. (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinedq/html/qmet_bptp.asp).

For information regarding the Southside Rotation, please contact Director of Physician EducationContact: Dr Clair Sullivan, Director of Physician Training | Tel: 07 3176 2111 | Fax: 07 3176 7366Email: [email protected]

Chief Medical Registrars, Physician Training Unit: Up to 1.4 fulltime equivalent positions are available for Advanced Trainees who are interested in combining administrative, teaching and training, clinical, and research activities. The Chief Medical Registrars work closely with the Director of Physician Training and the Chair of the Division of Medicine. The major responsibilities include the recruitment and day-to-day management of Basic Trainees and organising the physician training programme & the clinical FRACP exam. Clinical and/or research activities in area(s) relevant to the Trainee are available for around 50% of the Chief Medical Registrars time. Applicants interested in full-time or part-time positions (including those interested in job sharing) are encouraged to apply.

For both Basic Physician Trainee and Chief Medical Registrar positions:

Contact: Dr Theron Sather, Deputy Director of Physician Training Tel: 07 3176 4796 | Fax: 07 3176 7366 | Email: [email protected]

Contact: Dr Clair Sullivan, Director of Physician Training Tel: 07 3176 2111 | Fax: 07 3176 7366 | Email: [email protected]

Contact: Dr Zara Weedon, Chief Medical Registrar | Tel: 07 3176 3150 | Fax: 07 3176 7366

Contact: Dr Rachelle Victor, Chief Medical Registrar | Tel: 07 3176 7125 | Fax: 07 3176 7366

Advanced Physician Trainees the following positions are available (please contact the Director of each Department):Cardiology (Dr Paul Garrahy, [email protected])Clinical Pharmacology (Dr Peter Pillans, [email protected])

Endocrinology (Dr Tony Russell, [email protected])

Gastroenterology (Dr Gerald Holtmann, [email protected])

General Medicine (Dr Ian Scott, [email protected])

Geriatrics (Dr Paul Varghese; [email protected])

Haematology (Dr Devinder Gill, [email protected])

Hypertension (Dr Michael Stowasser, [email protected])

Immunology (Dr Pat Hogan, [email protected])

Infectious Diseases (Dr Geoffrey Playford, [email protected])

Nephrology (Dr David Johnson, [email protected])

Neurology (Dr Richard Boyle, [email protected])

Oncology (Dr Damien Thomson, [email protected])

Palliative Care (Dr Mark Deuble, Mark J [email protected])

Rehabilitation Medicine (Tim Geraghty, [email protected])

Respiratory Medicine - 2 positions, Sleep Medicine -1 position (Dr Craig Hukins, [email protected])

Rheumatology (Dr Phillip Vecchio, [email protected])

Vascular Medicine (Dr Andrew McCann, [email protected])

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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane

Basic and Advanced Trainee PositionsAvailable from August 2012

The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital is a 163 bed teaching hospital in southern Brisbane with close specialty links to nearby Princess Alexandra Hospital.

12 Basic Training and 1 Advanced Training positions are available in General Medicine. Our registrars gain experience in a wide range of general and subspecialty medicine, including Cardiology, Intensive Care, Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Geriatrics and Rehabilitation, and Endocrinology. Additional subspecialty services are readily available including Gastroenterology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Psychiatry. Advanced Training in General Medicine may be tailored to include subspecialty experience in the above specialties as well as in acute general medicine.

An additional Advanced Training position is offered in Geriatric medicine, including training in rehabilitation, acute stroke, orthogeriatrics and acute geriatric medicine. The Department of Medicine maintains an active clinical training program held 4 days each week, with regular didactic sessions, tutorials, journal clubs and radiology meetings, as well as professional mentorship and support. The Hospital is a University of Queensland teaching hospital and provides a well-equipped library as well as excellent online clinical resources.

QEII hospital is part of the Southside Rotation of the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway. Basic physician trainee applicant should apply for a Pathway position via the RMO Campaign application. Please refer to the separate advertisement for the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (Adult Medicine).

Contact: Dr Mandeep Mathur, Director of Physician Training | Tel: (07) 3275 6390 | Fax: (07) 3275 6450Email: [email protected]

Contact: Dr Alan Lam, Director of Medicine | Tel: (07) 3275 6390 | Fax: (07) 3275 6450 | Email: [email protected]

Contact: Dr Amanda Siller, Director of Geriatrics | Tel: (07) 3275 6541 | Fax: (07) 3275 6436 | Email: [email protected]

Pathways Office on Tel: 07 3131 6856.

Queensland Basic Paediatric Training Network

Senior House Officers & Registrars various locations across Queensland

Available from February 2013

Queensland Health is responsible for and oversees the Queensland Basic Paediatric Training Network which aims to improve access to training, broaden the clinical experience available to trainees, and increase the capacity for, and quality of, basic paediatric training across Queensland.

The Network applies to all registered (or eligible to be registered) first year basic paediatric trainees seeking an appointment in 2013. Successful applicants will be recruited, selected and allocated to one of two hospital-based Rotations, which consist of a defined group of metropolitan and regional RACP accredited hospitals, through which selected trainees will rotate to complete the requirements of the College for basic training;

Royal Childrens Hospital Rotation (RCH)

Royal Childrens Hospital

Bundaberg Hospital

Rockhampton Hospital

Nambour Hospital

Mackay Hospital

Redcliffe Hospital

Caboolture Hospital


*Townsville Hospital

Mt Isa Hospital

Mater Childrens Hospital Rotation (MCH)

Mater (Childrens/Mothers) Hospital

Logan Hospital

Toowoomba Hospital

Hervey Bay Hospital

Ipswich Hospital

Gold Coast University Hospital

Redlands Hospital

* Townsville Hospital is a Level 2 training facility and can accommodate Network trainees for placements of up to two years duration. Trainees appointed by

Mt Isa will be supervised by the Townsville DPE.


If you are intending to register with the RACP for the first year of basic paediatric training in 2013 and want to work in Queensland you should apply to the Network via the RMO Campaign application website at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo Applications open on 19 June and close on 16 July 2012.

On the basis of merit selection and trainee preference, successful applicants will be offered an extended temporary appointment in one of the Rotations for the expected duration of their basic training (3 years).

For further information about the Network or the application process please refer to the Queensland Medical Education and Training (QMET) website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinedq/html/qmet.asp or email [email protected].

Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (Adult Medicine)

Medical Registrars all Queensland RACP-Accredited hospitals

Available from February 2013

Queensland has adopted a statewide approach to Basic Physician Training. This involves central oversight of recruitment with a local network model of hospital placement and appointment. The Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (the Pathway) provides a defined training path from your second year (BPT2) of basic training and ensures that you have access to quality training whilst taking into account RACP training requirements. The Pathway provides a personalised approach for each trainees journey through their 2nd and 3rd years of basic physician training

The Pathway comprises four hospital-based Rotations:

Far North Rotation (FNR)

Townsville Hospital


Northside Rotation (NSR)

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

The Prince Charles Hospital

Rockhampton Hospital

Nambour Hospital

Mackay Hospital

Redcliffe Hospital

Caboolture Hospital

Southside Rotation (SSR)

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Greenslopes Hospital

Mater (Adult) Hospital

Logan Hospital*

Toowoomba Hospital

Bundaberg Hospital

Hervey Bay Hospital

Ipswich Hospital

QEII Hospital

Coastal Rotation (CR)

Redland Hospital

Logan Hospital*

Gold Coast University & Robina Hospitals

* Positions at Logan Hospital are split across the Southside and Coastal Rotations.

The Pathway provides coordinated educational support for RACP basic trainees in the lead up to the FRACP examinations. As a trainee on the Pathway, you will have access to distributed learning opportunities and enhanced educational experiences across all Pathway hospital placements.

If you are a registered basic physician trainee (BPT2 or later) who is seeking a Medical Registrar position in Queensland in 2013 you should apply for a Pathway position via the RMO Campaign application website at http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo. Applications open on 21 May and close on 4 June 2012.

On the basis of preference and merit-based selection, successful applicants will be offered a Medical Registrar appointment in one of the Rotations for the remaining duration of their basic training (up to 3 years).

For further information about the application process please refer to the Pathway website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinedq/html/qmet_bptp.asp

For further information in relation to the Pathway, email [email protected].

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Redcliffe Hospital

Paediatric Registrars Basic and Advanced Trainees | Department of Paediatrics

Available from: 4 February 2013

Redcliffe Hospital, Metro North Health Service District, lies on the northern outskirts of Brisbane overlooking Moreton Bay. Redcliffe Hospital is an accredited 225-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Queenslands Northside Clinical School.

Redcliffe Hospital has four staff specialist paediatricians and one visiting specialist in paediatrics. The hospital is accredited for six months of basic paediatric training and up to 12 months of advanced paediatric training. Basic trainees may apply to rotate to Caboolture Hospital nearby, as each site is accredited for six months of basic paediatric training.

Contact: Dr Marlon Radcliffe, Director of Paediatrics Tel: (07) 3883 7099 | Fax: (07) 3883 7528 | Email: [email protected]

Medical Registrars Basic and Advanced Trainees | Department of Medicine

Available from: 4 February 2013

Redcliffe Hospital lies on the northern outskirts of Brisbane overlooking Moreton Bay. Redcliffe Hospital is an accredited 225-bed Level 1 teaching hospital affiliated with the Northside Rotation of the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway.

Redcliffe Hospital has full-time staff specialists in general medicine, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation medicine, medical oncology and palliative care medicine. There is a broad range of visiting specialists in gastroenterology, neurology, rheumatology, cardiology, respiratory medicine, haematology and infectious diseases.

In addition to Basic Physician Training, Redcliffe Hospital is accredited for Advanced Training in general medicine, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation medicine, medical oncology and palliative care medicine.

Advanced Trainees may apply for appointment as Chief Medical Registrar and develop further skills in clinical leadership and management. CMR start date negotiable but preferred in January 2013.

Contact: Dr Chris Tan, Director of Physician Education Tel: (07) 3883 7153 | Fax: (07) 3883 7528 | Email: [email protected]


Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital

Basic Physician Trainees (BPT) Department | Division of Medicine

Available from: February 2013

The RBWH is a 950 bed Level III tertiary hospital attached to the University of QLD. The hospital provides a comprehensive training programme. Trainees are exposed to the breadth of the subspecialties including General Medicine.

Basic Physician Trainees Resident Level Medical terms available for residents include Renal, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Respiratory, Oncology, Palliative Medicine, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Intensive Care, Neurology, Obstetric Medicine, Infectious Diseases, General Medicine. All residents are required to undertake Emergency Medicine, Rural rotation and relieving/night duty.

Basic Physician Trainees Medical Registrar level The hospital has rotation through General Medicine, Cardiology, Thoracic Medicine, Medical Oncology, Palliative Medicine, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Rheumatology, Intensive Care, Obstetric Medicine, Clinical Genetics, Immunology, Nephrology, Neurology and Gastroenterology.

The hospital has rotations to regional/rural hospitals including Caboolture/Redcliffe, Nambour, Rockhampton and Mackay. Night duty/relieving will be required from all BPT Medical registrars.

All medical registrars participate in teaching of medical students and are given a medical appointment of Associate Clinical Lecturer from the University of QLD. All basic trainees have access to the Herston Medical Library, on line resources and Administrative support.

Commencing from 2012, Queensland is centrally recruiting medical registrars and Principal House Officers (PHO) to the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (QBPP). Registered basic physician trainees (BPT2 or later) seeking a new Medical Registrar position and doctors seeking appointment as a Medical PHO in Queensland in 2013 should apply for a Pathway position and indicate their preference of Rotations online at the QBPP website (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinedq/html/qmet_bptp.asp) by following the QBPP applications link. For further information about the application process please refer to the QBPP website.

Contact: Dr Ann Gillett, Director of Physician Training Tel: (07) 3636 8111 | Fax: (07) 3636 2642 | Email: [email protected]

Contact: Dr Karin Lust, Deputy Director Physician Training Tel: (07) 3636 8111 | Fax: 3636 2642 | Email: [email protected]

Contact: A/Prof Keshwar Baboolal, Executive Director Internal Medicine Services Tel: (07) 3636 8111 | Fax: (07) 3636 2642 | Email: [email protected]

Advanced Training Registrar Positions | Various Departments

Available from: February 2013 Applications close: 16 July 2012

Advanced training positions are available as 12 month appointments in General Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Obstetric Medicine, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Medical Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology, Thoracic Medicine, Gastroenterology, Intensive Care, Immunology, Clinical Genetics, Geriatrics and Palliative Care.

All registrars participate in teaching of medical students and are given a medical appointment of associate clinical Lecturer from the University of QLD. Registrars have access to the Herston Medical library, on line resources and Administrative support.

Entrance to Advanced training positions is through an interview. Interstate applicants can be interviewed via teleconference. Applicants for advanced training positions should be directed to the Directors of each of the Departments.

Chief Medical Registrar | Department of Medicine


The CMR position involves clinical, administrative and teaching responsibilities within the Department of Medicine. The registrars report directly to the Director of Internal Medicine Services.

Duties of the position include:

Assist the DPT in coordination of the various elements of the physician training programme

Provide a contact point for the medical registrars with Administration

Represent Internal Medicine Services, RBWH on QLD Health and RACP committees concerned with training and education.

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Teaching of basic physician trainees and students in the University of QLD medical course.

General responsibility for human resource management of junior Internal Medicine staff.

Organising registrar for RACP clinical examination

It is expected that 50% of the applicants time will be spent in research or clinical activities specific to their specialty. The CMR has a dedicated office within the Department of Medicine.

Contact: A/Prof Keshwar Baboolal, Executive Director Internal Medicine Services Tel: (07) 3636 8111 | Fax: (07) 3636 2642 | Email: [email protected]

Senior Advanced Trainee in General Medicine

Available from: February 2013 Applications Close: 16 July 2012

The Department of Internal Medicine and Aged Care at RBWH is dedicated to that care of patients in acute general medicine, geriatric and rehabilitation medicine and obstetric medicine. There are 22 specialists in the department with a wide range of general medicine and subspecialty expertise. Over 5000 patients with acute medical conditions are admitted to the department each year, ensuring an excellent mix of acute and acute on chronic medicine. The Department is dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to health care; each medical unit having a full allied health professional team to assist patient care and discharge planning. The department is constantly evaluating innovative new practice to improve patient care.

The Senior Advanced Trainee (SAT) position is a full time position designed to assist an advanced trainee in General Medicine with the transition from registrar to consultant. The position is well suited to a final year trainee and is well supported and supervised. Opportunities exist for research, teaching and subspecialty experience.

The Senior Advanced Trainee participates in teaching of medical students and is given a medical appointment of Associate Clinical Lecturer from the University of QLD. The SAT has access to the Herston Medical library, on line resources and Administrative support.

Applications are assessed by CV, references and interview. Interstate applicants can be interviewed via teleconference.

Contact: Dr Charles Denaro, Director of Internal Medicine and Aged Care Tel: (07) 3636 7678 | Fax: (07) 3636 0272 | Email: [email protected]

Senior Academic Trainee | Department of Internal Medicine and Aged Care


This position is designed to provide advanced trainees in general medicine with specific training in the science and skills of quality improvement, education and research, which are recognised as core skills of the general physician.

The registrar will contribute to active programs of quality improvement, education and research conducted within IMAC; undertake study and workshops relevant to their professional development in these areas; undertake one or more independent projects suitable for conference presentation and publication; and maintain a small clinical load.

It would be expected that the person in this position would demonstrate leadership and provide mentorship to the junior medical staff working in the department.

The Senior Academic Trainee has access to the Herston Medical library, on line resources and Administrative support.

Contact: Dr Alison Mudge, Staff Specialist Internal Medicine and Aged Care Tel: (07) 3636 8111 | Fax: (07) 3636 0272 | Email: [email protected]


The Prince Charles Hospital

The Prince Charles Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital located in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. It is a major tertiary level cardiothoracic referral hospital for Queensland, the largest such unit in Australia and one of the largest services of its type in the world. The Hospital is also the District hub for specialist needs in general, geriatric and rehabilitation medicine, general surgery and orthopaedics, together with outreach specialist services throughout Queensland.

The Prince Charles Hospital has an increasing number of medical subspecialties in which basic trainees rotate, in addition to its traditional strengths in cardiology, respiratory and geriatric medicine. These include neurology, endocrinology, nephrology, gastroenterology, ICU, haematology and palliative care.

Queensland has centrally recruited medical registrars and Principal House Officers (PHO) to the Queensland Basic Physician Training Pathway (QBPP). Registered basic physician trainees (BPT1 or later) seeking a new Medical Registrar position and doctors seeking appointments as a Medical PHO in Queensland in 2013 should apply for a Pathway position and indicate their preference of rotations online at the QBPP website (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rmo) by following the QBPP applications link. For further information about the application process and closing dates please refer to the QBPP website.

Advanced training positions are available in cardiology, thoracic medicine, general medicine, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation medicine and intensive care.

Contacts for further information on TPCH: (contact via email or through switch 07 3139 4000)

Dr Gurudev Kewalram, Chief Medical Registrar | Email: [email protected]

Dr Jeff Rowland, Director of Physician Training | Email: [email protected]

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The Townsville Health District Service

Registrar Positions for Basic and Advanced Trainees in Paediatrics in 2013

The Townsville Hospital is accredited for 6 months Rural/Regional Training in Paediatrics 6 months Developmental and Psychosocial training 2 years of Basic Training in Paediatrics (incorporating 6 months neonatology) 2 years of Advanced Paediatric training 18 months Advanced training in Neonatology

Townsville is the thriving, vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of Tropical North Queensland with award winning attractions including The Strand, The Reef HQ, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Billabong Sanctuary and encompass nearby beautiful coastal towns, rainforests and rugged Outback.

The Townsville Hospital is the largest 600 bedded regional hospital in North Queensland, and is a major paediatric referral centre for the area with a regional MFM service and the only Level 6 Neonatal Unit outside Brisbane. A Paediatric Intensive Care Services will be available from 1.7.2012. Townsville is embraced by the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef with 300 days of sunshine. The pristine Magnetic Island is only 20 minutes away by ferry. The Townsville Hospital is the teaching hospital for James Cook Universitys medical school. The hospital is supported by 2 paediatric surgeons, Neurosurgeon and Paediatric Radiologist. There are several active research programs in place with plenty of clinical research opportunities.

Paediatric Basic Training Registrar 6 and 12 Month positions available

The 12 month Registrar position provided broad general paediatric experience with a particular emphasis on acute paediatrics, infectious diseases and indigenous health. The trainees will work with 4 JRMO staff and co-ordinate day to day assessment and management of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, under the supervision of an advanced training registrar and a Paediatrician. Registrars are encouraged to attend visiting subspecialist clinics, and opportunities for participating in outreach, including Indigenous Health clinics, are available. The Townsville Hospital has a Level 6 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that is accredited for both Basic and Advanced neonatal training.

Paediatric Advanced Training Registrar 6 and 12 month positions available

The Advanced training roles can include: Supervision and management of paediatric inpatients General and Subspecialty clinics Assessment of referrals from the Emergency Department Community paediatric clinics Outreach paediatric clinics to Palm Island, and regional North Queensland Child Protection, assessment and SCAN involvement with consultant supervision Developmental assessments, including Autism MDT, school visits Participation in the Development and Psychosocial paediatric training program Child psychiatry experience

Specific job components can be tailored to the applicants training requirements and experience.

The Townsville Hospital has 6 hospital based paediatricians (3.6FTE) and 2 VMOs contributing to patient care and educational activities. Visiting subspecialists from Brisbane RCH and Mater Hospitals conduct outreach clinics in most of the subspecialties (including paediatric respiratory, endocrine, oncology, rehabilitation, cardiology, metabolic disorders and genetics). A paediatric radiologist supports the medical team.The Child Youth Mental Health team includes 4 Psychiatrists.

Job sharing will be considered. After hours cover is equivalent to 1:4 weekends.

Neonatology Advanced Training Registrar 12 months positions available

Accredited for 18 months of advanced training in Neonatology

Our Level 6 Neonatal Unit has 32 cots (moving into a 25 Intensive Care cots and 25 Special Care cots by end of 2012) with 900 admissions per year, 100 retrievals per year. There are 4 Neonatologist,1 senior registrar with 6 registrars, 4 neonatal Nurse Practitioners, 100 neonatal nurses and allied health professionals.

Opportunity is available for retrievals and research.


Contacts:

Dr Guan Koh, Director of Neonatology | Email: Guan_Koh@ health.qld.gov.au

Dr Andrew White, Director of Paediatrics | Email: [email protected]

Dr Vana Sabesan, Paediatrician | Email: Vana-Sabesan @health.qld.gov.au

Dr Katrina Harris, Paediatrician | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 0429 066 135

Dr Yoga Kandasamy, Neonatologist, DPE | Email: [email protected]

Womens & Childrens Institute, The Townsville Hospital, PO Box 670, Townsville Qld, 4810 | Hospital Tel: 07 4796 1111Contact: Ms Narelle Bergin, Executive Support Officer | Tel: 4796 1446. | Email: Narelle- [email protected]

Further information will be available online: www.health.qld.gov.au (online application required)

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The Townsville Hospital

The Townsville Hospitals (TTH) is a Level 3 University teaching Hospital and a tertiary referral centre with more than 450 beds. It serves a huge geographical area of North Queensland and the Cape including the TSI and NorthWest

Documents

2012-2013 RACP Training Positions Guide