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).
Committee members
Dr Emily Rice – Co-Chair (Paediatrics & Child Health)
Dr James Chen – Co-Chair (Adult Medicine)
Dr Travis Chong
Dr Ruby Kirupananther
Dr Timothy Loy
Dr Jan-Albert Mina
Dr Tristan Ng
Dr Lachlan O'Sullivan
Dr Priya Siva
Dr Fiona Spencer
Meeting dates
| 2025 dates |
| Monday 17 February |
| Monday, 12 May |
| Monday, 11 August |
| Monday, 10 November |
Upcoming events
2025 WA Rural Physicians Workshop
Saturday, 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025 - WA Country Health Service, Grace Vaughan House, Perth
WA PCHD Trainee Research Awards
Friday, 7 November 2025 - Perth Children's Hospital
WA Trainees' Day
Saturday, 22 November 2025 - Location TBC
WA Adult Medicine Trainee Research Awards
Saturday, 22 November 2025 - Location TBC
Past events
2025
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