One of the main roles of the ATS in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine is to monitor and assess individual trainee progress in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine in Australia.

There is currently 1 vacant Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Fellow position on the ATS. This is a great opportunity for Fellows who are willing to represent current Respiratory and Sleep Medicine 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 Respiratory and Sleep Medicine in Australia
• be involved in reviewing and monitoring of the training program requirements, assessment and curricula in consultation with the relevant specialty societies and other stakeholders and recommend changes to the College Education Committee

Key responsibilities

• monitor training of, and provide support to, supervisors in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
• accredit Advanced Training sites or programs in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
• 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 Respiratory and Sleep Medicine for Fellows in the Adult Medicine Division who have not completed the Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Advanced Training program

The Committee holds 1 face-to-face meeting (usually in March) and 1 video conference a year. 

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

Read the Aotearoa New Zealand Advanced Training Subcommittee - Respiratory and Sleep Medicine (PDF) before applying.

Apply

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