The RACP and the Adult Internal Medicine and Paediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Committees are responsible for ensuring that all training in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand is undertaken in accredited training settings.

The accreditation of settings and the Basic Training Program is an essential activity that ensures high quality training environments for tomorrow’s physicians.

This year there are a number of settings that require an accreditation visit. As an RACP Accreditor (Trainee Representative), you will assist with local and/or interstate visits based on your availability and conflict of interest.

Visits will take approximately 5 hours. All visits will adhere to local COVID-19 public health orders and restrictions. Virtual visits via videoconference will be conducted if needed.

Travel costs and expenses incurred by the RACP Accreditor (Trainee Representative) will be covered by the College as outlined in the RACP Travel Policy and Guidelines (PDF)

RACP Accreditors (Trainee Representatives) report to the Accreditation Subcommittee – Basic Training Adult Internal Medicine and Paediatrics & Child Health Division and will be eligible to gain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for the accreditation activities undertaken.

Responsibilities

The role of the RACP Accreditor (Trainee Representative) involves:

• Reviewing all relevant accreditation forms and supporting documentation submitted by the setting
• Attending preliminary meetings prior to the site visit with RACP staff and Panel in preparation
• Assisting the Accreditation Panel in interviewing trainees at the setting and providing support and resources to trainees during the interviews
• Assisting the Accreditation Panel in interviews with setting executives, Directors of Physician/Paediatric Education, Education Supervisors and trainees
• Offering a trainee perspective throughout the accreditation process
• Assessing compliance by a setting against the RACP Training Provider Standards and Basic Training Accreditation requirements
• Advising and making recommendations to the Accreditation Panel for the completion of the Accreditation Findings Form and External Assessment Report

Training and Monitoring

For training and mentoring purposes, all RACP Accreditors (Trainee Representatives) will be required to complete and attend two accreditation site visits (virtually) as ‘Observers’ prior to allocation to panels as an RACP Accreditor (Trainee Representative).

Once observations are completed, the RACP Accreditor (Trainee Representative) will ideally complete at least one accreditation site visit per year to remain on the Accreditor Pool list (flexibility provided depending on the accreditation schedule and trainee availability).

The College will maintain a flexible approach to trainee involvement. If necessary, attendance confirmation letters can be provided to support any leave taken by trainees from their employment to attend accreditation activities.

Training sessions will also be provided by the College for RACP Accreditors (Trainee Representatives), including an overview of the new Accreditation Program and site visit logistics.

How to Apply

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the role of RACP Accreditor (Trainee Representative), you must:

• Be a current Basic Training or Advanced Training trainee of the Adult Medicine or Paediatrics & Child Health Division
• Be based in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand

Apply

Submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to accreditation@racp.edu.au (Australia) or accreditation@racp.org.nz (Aotearoa New Zealand)

We'll provide you with the next steps upon receipt of your EOI.