Australian Medical Association

RANZCR’s training program is being assessed by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). The review is part of the AMC’s ongoing program of external assessment and accreditation of specialist medical education and training. The AMA has prepared a submission on RANZCR’s training program to the AMC, based on trainee input.

Introduction

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand and has responsibility for training, examining and awarding the qualification of Fellowship of the College to medical practitioners.

There are currently 2600 Fellows of the College who account for approximately 85 per cent of all practicing psychiatrists in Australia and over 50 per cent of psychiatrists in New Zealand.

The vision of the College is:

The following comparison of some of the training requirements, conditions and costs has been prepared by the Workplace Policy Department of the Australian Medical Association to assist doctors choosing their vocational pathway in making their decision. The information included was gathered from public sources such as websites, annual reports and college newsletters. Each college then had the opportunity to amend and expand on the information that had been collated.

Introduction

The following is an excerpt from the college website.

The RACP is responsible for the education, training and continuing professional development of consultant physicians and paediatricians in 25 specialty areas, and consultants and specialists in public health, rehabilitation and occupational medicine. We also provide training in palliative medicine, addiction medicine and sexual health medicine for doctors from a variety of backgrounds.

Introduction

The following is an excerpt from the college website.

The College's mission is the improvement of the already high standard of eye care in Australia and New Zealand. In pursuit of this mission, the College provides a variety of services centered on our core roles as a higher educational institution and learned society.

As a higher educational institution, the College:

Introduction

The following is an excerpt from the college website.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standards in obstetrics and gynaecology in Australia and New Zealand. The primary role of the RANZCOG is to train and accredit doctors throughout Australia and New Zealand in the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology so that they are capable - professionally and psychologically - of providing the highest quality health care for women.

Introduction

The following is an excerpt from the college website.

Introduction

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia is Australasia's leading medical diagnostic organisation and promotes the science and practice of Pathology. Pathology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of the nature and causes of diseases. As a consequence it touches every facet of medicine. In fact it has been said that 'Medicine IS Pathology.'

Introduction

The following is an excerpt from the College's Training handbook.

The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD) is a fellowship of dermatologists trained to the highest professional standards whose objective is to serve the community by providing high quality dermatological care.

The College is committed to the following strategic objectives:

• To provide and maintain dermatological education at all levels.
• To define and maintain the highest standards of ethical practice.