The Department of Health and Aged Care has commissioned Proximity Advisory Services to undertake an independent evaluation of the Specialist Training Program (STP).  

As part of this initiative, you are invited to participate in a survey to assess the implementation, appropriateness, and effectiveness of its component programs. 
 
At the end of the survey, you are invited to provide your name and contact details if you would like to be interviewed as part of the project. Interviews of up to one hour with small groups of survey respondents will be taking place in August 2024.  
 
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will close on Friday, 16 August 2024. If you have any questions or feedback, please email MSTSEvaluations@health.gov.au 

The Specialist Training Program (STP) provides government funding to trainee specialists in training positions outside traditional metropolitan teaching hospitals, including private hospitals, specialist rooms, clinics and day surgeries, and non-clinical settings. 

The aim of the STP is to enhance the specialist workforce by providing quality training opportunities in diverse locations to broaden trainees' experiences and increase the number of specialists serving in regional, rural, and remote areas. 

The STP is delivered through 13 specialist medical colleges including the RACP and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. It supports around 920 training positions across all colleges and an additional 100 training posts through the Integrated Rural Training Pipeline.  

Discover how the STP is shaping the careers of our members