One of the main roles of the Advanced Training Committee in Gastroenterology is to monitor and assess individual trainee progress in Gastroenterology for Australia.

There are currently 3 x Fellow positions vacant on the Training Committee in the role of Appointed Member. This is a great opportunity for Fellows who are willing to support current Gastroenterology Advanced Trainees and the training program. In this role, you'll help shape the physicians of the future and positively contribute to the direction, workforce and culture of Gastroenterology in Australia.

You'll be involved in reviewing and monitoring of the training program requirements, assessment and curricula and recommend changes to the College Education Committee, via the Adult Medicine Division Education Committee.

The key responsibilities of the Training Committee include but are not limited to:

• monitor training of, and provide support to, supervisors in Gastroenterology
• accredit Advanced Training sites in Gastroenterology
• assess recognition of prior learning
• advise on matters relating to Overseas Trained Physicians, as requested
• modify individual training requirements, as appropriate, in accordance with College policies and procedures
• assess and provide advice on specialist recognition in Gastroenterology for Fellows in the Paediatric and Child Health Division or the Adult Medicine Division who have not completed the Gastroenterology Advanced Training program

For more information regarding the roles and composition of the Training Committee, please refer to the Terms of Reference (TOR).

ATC meetings are held twice per year, with 1 face-to-face meeting held in Sydney and 1 meeting held virtually via zoom, usually in May and November.

Members are appointed to the ATC for a 3-year term and can be renewed for a further term.

To apply, please submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to Gastroenterology@racp.edu.au

Please contact the program Executive Officer, Katherine via the above email if you have any queries.