There are currently 2 Fellow positions vacant on the Training Committee in the role of Appointed Member. The Committee welcomes Expressions of Interest from all Fellows in Clinical Genetics but is particularly seeking candidates who are based in Aotearoa New Zealand and/or who have a background in Metabolic Genetics.
This is a great opportunity for Fellows who are willing to support current Clinical Genetics 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 Clinical Genetics in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
One of the main roles of Training Program Committee (TPC) in Clinical Genetics is to monitor and assess individual trainee progress in Clinical Genetics for Australasia.
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 Training Program Management Committee.
Other key responsibilities of the Training Committee include but are not limited to:
- marking case reports and College Projects
- monitor training of, and provide support to, supervisors in Clinical Genetics;
- accredit Advanced Training sites or programs in Clinical Genetics;
- 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 Clinical Genetics for Fellows in the Paediatric and Child Health Division or the Adult Medicine Division who have not completed the Clinical Genetics Advanced Training program.
For more information regarding the roles and composition of the Training Committee, please refer to the Terms of Reference (PDF).
Meetings are held 3 times per year.
Members are appointed to the TPC for a 3-year term and can be renewed for a further term.
Apply
Fellows who are interested are invited to submit the following to ClinicalGenetics@racp.edu.au
Please contact Rebecca Li via above email if you have any queries.