In accordance with our Gender Equity in Medicine and Membership Diversity and Inclusion principles, we actively promote and encourage diverse representation in all College activities.
One of the main roles of the Advanced Training Committee (ATC) in Geriatric Medicine is to monitor and assess individual trainee progress in Geriatric Medicine for Australia.
There is currently one Fellow position vacant on the Training Committee in the role of Appointed Member, applicants from South Australia preferred, however, Fellows from all states are welcome to apply. This is a great opportunity for Fellows who are willing to support current Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainees and the training program. In this role, you will help shape the physicians of the future and positively contribute to the direction, workforce and culture of Geriatric Medicine in Australia.
You'll be involved in reviewing and monitoring of the training program requirements, assessment and curricula in consultation with the relevant Specialty Society(ies) and other stakeholders, and recommend changes to the College Education Committee, via the Adult Medicine Division Education Committee.
Other key responsibilities of the Training Committee include but are not limited to:
Meetings are held 4 times per year with 1 face to face meeting which is usually in March.
Members are appointed to the ATC for a 3-year term and can be renewed for a further term.
Please read the Advanced Training Committee in Geriatric Medicine Terms of Reference before applying.
Fellows who are interested are invited to submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and CV to Geriatrics@racp.edu.au.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Mischa Sumner at Geriatrics@racp.edu.au.