Western Australian Trainees' Committee
The Western Australian Trainees' Committee is an active and enthusiastic group of trainees representing the diverse group of RACP trainees throughout Western Australia.
The Committee meets quarterly to discuss current issues affecting RACP trainees and is responsible for:
- trainee advocacy in matters of recruitment, education, progression through training, formal assessment, supervision, support, and secondment
- representation of trainees
- appointment of trainee representatives to College committees
Read the Western Australian Trainees' Committee Terms of Reference (PDF).
Read the Western Australian Trainee’s Committee Reference Pack (PDF).
Committee members
Dr Emily Rice
Co-Chair
Advanced Trainee - Paediatrics
Dr James Chen
Co-Chair
Advanced Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Ruby Kirupananther
Secretary
Basic Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Jan-Albert Mina
Advanced Trainee - Paediatrics
Dr Lachlan O'Sullivan
Advanced Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Priya Siva
Basic Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Timothy Loy
Advanced Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Tristan Ng
Basic Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Travis Chong
Basic Trainee - Adult Medicine
Dr Fiona Spencer
Basic Trainee - Adult Medicine
Meeting dates
2026
| Date |
Time |
| Monday 16 February |
6pm - 7.30pm AWST |
| Monday, 11 May |
6pm - 7.30pm AWST |
| Monday, 10 August |
6pm - 7.30pm AWST |
| Monday, 9 November |
6pm - 7.30pm AWST |
Upcoming events
2025
WA Trainees' Day
Saturday, 22 November 2025 - RACP Perth
WA Adult Medicine Trainee Research Awards
Saturday, 22 November 2025 - RACP Perth
2026
Save the Date
- Albany Member Outreach – March 2026 (TBC)
- Kalgoorlie Member Outreach – May 2026 (TBC)
- Convocation – July (TBC)
- Flagship Event Series – Rapid Fire Update Session: Respiratory and Infectious Diseases – September 2026 (TBC)
WA Trainees Lawn Bowls
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
WA Rural Physicians Workshop
Saturday and Sunday, 24/25 October 2026
WA Paediatric Trainee Research Awards
Friday, 6 November 2026
WA Trainees Day
Saturday, 21 November 2026
WA Adult Medicine Trainee Research Awards
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Past events
2025
Paediatrics Trainee Research Award
7 November
Lawn Bowls
21 May
Medical Career Expo
25 March
2024
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Trainees Social
29 November
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Adult Medicine Trainee Research Awards
27 November
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Paediatrics Trainee Research Award
8 November