Victoria PCH
The Victorian Basic Paediatric Training Consortium (VBPTC) oversees basic paediatric training across a network made up of the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) and Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH), outer metropolitan, regional and rural adjunct training programme sites.
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Overview
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Eligibility
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Apply
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Selection
Overview
The Victorian Basic Paediatric Training Consortium (VBPTC) is a 3-year program comprising of the Junior Resident Medical Officer (JRMO) year followed by the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) year, and finally the Registrar year.
The program rotates trainees through tertiary, outer metropolitan, regional and rural paediatric health services within Victoria.
In 2022, there will be a pilot rural stream for 4 basic paediatric trainees who are passionate about becoming rural paediatricians. These trainees will spend 18 months of their 3-year training program in rural health services to enhance their experience in this setting.
Recruitment into the VBPTC is coordinated by The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) for the JRMO and registrar years and Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH) for the SRMO year.
Key dates
The relevant JRMO position dates within the RCH recruitment campaign for the 2021 clinical year are listed below.
Check the RCH website for updates
Information evening
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20th May 2021
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Applications open
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17th May 2021
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Applications close
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8th June 2021
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Candidates invited to interview will be contacted
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9th July 2021
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Interviews (multiple mini interviews)
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19th – 30th July 2021
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Candidates advised of outcome
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27th August 2021
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Eligibility
To be eligible you must have:
- current general medical registration in Australia or New Zealand
- satisfactorily completed at least one intern year (PGY1+)
The majority of trainees enter the VBPTC in the JRMO year. To do this, candidates must apply for an accredited JRMO position through the RCH.
Note: Not all JRMO positions are accredited.
Entry into training may also occur in the SRMO or registrar year, if applicants are successful during the annual recruitment process and pending approval from the Directors of Paediatric Education (DPEs).
When you have secured an accredited training position, you will be allocated a DPE and Educational Supervisor (ES). Using these details, you can apply through the RACP website to be an official paediatric trainee.
Apply
Except for references, all elements of your application for a JRMO role must be submitted via the RCH e-recruitment system. The advertisement and RCH website will contain all relevant information pertaining to recruitment. There will also be an information session each year to elaborate further.
The recruitment process will include:
- Application Form
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- References
- Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Training providers are looking to select candidates into the VBPTC who will successfully complete the training program and become great paediatricians.
Selection
If you're shortlisted, you'll be invited to participate in an interview corresponding with your first preference rotation. If an alternative interview is more suitable, contact the network to discuss.
You must be available for the interview, either face-to-face or virtual. Due to COVID-19, it will most likely be virtual. You'll receive details of the interview date, time and format.
To join the network, you must be successful at the interview and merit rank well enough to be offered a position in the training program.
Related information
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne JRMO
For more information on VBPTC, contact Ms Abbey Gordon, VBPTC Statewide Coordinator, at abbey.gordon@rch.org.au