The Committee is seeking to appoint a new member who is registered to practice in the Adult Medicine Division and/or in the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine, the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine or the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine.
The OTP Committee plays a key role in the assessment of OTPs by determining which physicians can work in Australia. Members of the Committee have a real impact on health service delivery and quality of care in the Australian health system.
Key responsibilities
- interviewing OTPs to understand their overseas qualifications, training and experience
- determining, and sometimes modifying, requirements for OTPs to reach the level of an Australian-trained physician in accordance with guidelines and policies set by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and RACP
- providing expertise relating to OTP assessment to the MBA, College staff and other College Committees (when required)
- monitoring OTP progress through to Fellowship.
- advising the OTP Team on key initiatives, projects and educational developments (when required)
The Committee meets monthly, up to 12 times per year. Meetings are held via videoconference with 1 face-to-face meeting per year, usually held in Sydney.
On average, active Committee members spend up to 1 hour per week on OTP assessment activities. However, we'll work around your availability and capacity.
The member will be appointed for an initial 3-year term.
Apply
To apply, submit your expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to OTP@racp.edu.au with the subject line 'OTP Assessment Committee, Adult Medicine & Chapters – Member EOI’.
If you have any questions, contact the OTP Team at OTP@racp.edu.au.