Seeking Fellows to join the Advanced Training Committee in Rheumatology
Tender ID: 572835
Tender Details
Tender Description
The Advanced Training Committee (ATC) in Rheumatology is seeking expressions of interest for a new member, an Australian representative on the Committee.
The ATC oversees the Advanced Training program in Rheumatology in the Adult Medicine and Paediatric Divisions.
Key responsibilities
- monitor and assess each trainee’s progress in Rheumatology
- confirm that trainees meet all requirements to progress to Fellowship
- oversee training and provide support to supervisors in Rheumatology
- accredit Advanced Training sites or programs in Rheumatology
- assess recognition of prior learning
- monitor and review Rheumatology training requirements, assessment and curricula with input from relevant specialty societies and other stakeholders
- recommend changes to the CEC, via the AMDEC
- provide guidance on assessment and resource content
- advise on matters related to OTP, as needed
- recommend specialty specific CPD and educational resources for members
- adjust training requirements for individual trainees, as appropriate, following College policies and procedures
- evaluate and advise on specialist recognition in Rheumatology for Fellows in the PCHD or AMD who haven’t completed the Rheumatology Advanced Training program
The successful candidate will need:
- to be a Fellow of the RACP with specialty in Rheumatology
- based in Australia
- an interest in medical education
- excellent communication skills
- excellent interpersonal skills
- ability to respond to email communication promptly
- ability to conduct up to 2 Training Site Accreditation visits per year - usually one interstate
Members are appointed to the ATC for a 3-year term, which can be renewed for up to 2 terms. The ATC meets in person once a year at the RACP Sydney office.
Read the Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.
Apply
If you’re interested in joining, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) along with your CV to Simonne Niuia-Leavai, Education Officer via rheumatology@racp.edu.au
If you have any questions, contact Simonne Niuia-Leavai at rheumatology@racp.edu.au
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
New Zealand : Auckland : Bay of Plenty : Canterbury : Chatham Islands : Gisborne : Hawkes Bay : Kermadec : Manawatu-Wanganui : Marlborough : Nelson : Northland : Otago : Southland : Subantartic : Taranaki : Tasman-Nelson : Three Kings : Waikato : Wellington : West Coast
