The FEC oversees the Advanced Training program in Public Health Medicine.

The FEC key responsibilities are to:

• confirm completion of training requirements of individual trainees to progress to Fellowship
• monitor and review training program requirements, curricula and assessments, recommending changes to the Faculty Council and the College Education Committee
• implement College Education Policy as approved by the College Education Committee (CEC) in the Faculty
• implement the College’s Strategic Direction in relation to education in the Faculty
• ensure standardisation in training delivery
• ensure all forms of assessment are conducted fairly, efficiently, in a transparent manner and in accordance with standards
• advise Faculty Council and the CEC on education policy and program development for the Faculty Training Program
• accredit training sites in Public Health Medicine
• monitor training of, and provide support to, supervisors in Public Health Medicine
• consider speciality specific CPD and other educational resources for members, as appropriate
• work collaboratively with stakeholders on education development and delivery
• advise on matters relating to Overseas Trained Physicians as requested, including the completion of OTP requirements following the assessment and determinations made by the OTP Subcommittee (Paediatrics and Faculties)
• undertake other functions as required by the Faculty Council. This may include acting as a Review Committee pursuant to the Reconsideration, Review and Appeal By-Law and/or independently considering subordinate committee decisions relating to individual trainee or Fellow progress.

The FEC holds 1 face-to-face meeting in Sydney and 3 video conferences a year. The term of office is for 3 years, with the option to renew for a further term.

Read the position description (PDF) and AFPHM Education Committee Terms of Reference  (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to Francesca Fernandes at PublicHealth@racp.edu.au