One of the main roles of the ATC is to monitor and assess individual trainee progress in General Paediatrics in Australia.

Key roles and responsibilities

• monitor and assess individual trainee progress
• confirm completion of training requirements to progress to Fellowship
• monitor training of and provide support to supervisors
• accredit Advanced Training sites or programs in conjunction with the General Paediatrics Accreditation Subcommittee
• assess recognition of prior learning
• monitor and review training program requirements, assessments and curriculum in
  consultation with relevant stakeholders, and recommend changes to the College Education Committee, via the Paediatrics and Child Health Division Education Committee
• advise on assessment and resource content
• advise on matters relating to Overseas Trained Physicians
• provide advice on specialty specific Continuing Professional Development and other
  educational resources for members
• modify training requirements for individual trainees, as appropriate and in accordance with our policies and procedures

The Advanced Trainee Representative acts as a trainee voice in Committee discussions. The Representative provides updates related to Advanced Trainee matters and assists our staff in some logistical matters related to communications with trainees and the resolution of trainee requests.

The committee meets 10 times a year: 

• 8 meetings are held online via Zoom and run for 2 hours
• 2 meetings are held in person at the RACP in Sydney. 

The initial term is 3 years. Read the Advanced Training Committee - General Paediatrics Terms of Reference (PDF) for more information.

Apply

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

Contact GeneralPaedsAdvanced@racp.edu.au if you have any queries.