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Put your career in focus

Put your career in focus. General Practice Explore the possibilities in GP Training. Today’s session. Lifestyle Flexibility – training and career Diversity of medicine Portability of career. Why General Practice. First contact Diagnostic methodology

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Put your career in focus

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  1. Put your career in focus General Practice Explore the possibilities in GP Training

  2. Today’s session

  3. Lifestyle Flexibility – training and career Diversity of medicine Portability of career Why General Practice

  4. First contact Diagnostic methodology Early diagnosis of life-threatening and serious disease Continuity and availability of care Preventative medicine Holistic approach Role of a GP

  5. As an Australian graduate your pathway for general practice is the AGPT which is delivered by 17 RTPs throughout Australia. In Victoria there are 4 RTPs. How do I become a GP?

  6. Victorian RTPs

  7. 3-4 years (depending on fellowship choice) Training time may be reduced via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – Hospital training time only. Part-time training options and leave options available Funded by Australian Government Can apply as early as Intern year The GP Training Program Fast Facts

  8. Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident General Registration For information on Eligibility visit www.agpt.com.au The GP Training Program Eligibility

  9. For information on the GP curriculum Royal Australian College of General Practitioners www.racgp.org.au Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine www.acrrm.org.au The GP Training Program GP Colleges

  10. The GP Training Program At a Glance

  11. Prior to commencing GP Terms, doctors must have completed * General Medicine General Surgery Emergency Paediatrics (or equivalent) 3 optional rotations relevant to General Practice Recognition of Prior Learning may apply * Rotations must be 10-13 weeks duration The GP Training Program Required Hospital Rotations

  12. General Pathway There is flexibility and options available as to how GP Terms are undertaken. Elect one of the following options The GP Training Program Training Pathways

  13. Rural Pathway Minimum 18 months GP term training in rural location (RA 2-5) Doctors affected by the rural moratorium can only train in this pathway Generous financial incentives for rural pathways The GP Training Program Training Pathways

  14. To find out about RA and Outer metro classifications Financial Incentives linked to RA www.doctorconnect.gov.au Doctor Connect Website

  15. Special Skills Terms 6 months term where you can focus on one particular area/specialty Possible terms include, and are not limited to: Paediatrics Emergency Medicine Procedural Posts Surgery Obstetrics & Gynaecology Anaesthetics Aboriginal Health Dermatology Academic Research And many, many, many more... Special Interest? Sub-specialise!

  16. A range of generous financial incentives exist for both rural pathway and general pathway registrars including GPRIP and Outer Metropolitan Registrar Program A HELP/HECS reimbursement scheme also operates for rural registrars. Each RTP have their own support packages – contact your local RTP for more information Financial Incentives

  17. GPT1 and GPT2 have standard contracts based on 2012 National Minimum Terms and Conditions (Refer to GPRA) GPT 3 and GPT4 – negotiable with your practice GPs – varies enormously however the more you work the more you can earn What about the pay?

  18. The 2013 AGPT Application and Selection Process Application and eligibility check Applicants submit an online application, supporting documentation, referee details and four preferences for the RTPs they would like to train with. GPET confirms each applicants eligibility. National assessment Eligible applicants attend a National Assessmnet Centre between 16 June and 1 July 2012, where they will undertake a Situational Judgement Test (SJT) and Multiple Mini Inrterviews (MMIs). Both assessments determine each applicants score. Applicants will be informed of their score and given the option to modify their RTP preferences. Depending on an applicant’s score and RTP preferences it is established if the applicant can be shortlisted with an RTP. Regional training provider selection and placement offers The matched RTP examines the application. They may ask for additional information, or an interview.

  19. Applications open 16 April 2012 Applications close 18 May 2012 Three steps to the application Complete online application Send hardcopy application with supporting documentation Submit 2 referee contact names Advised to start process as soon as possible Time required to collect required documentation Time required to collect referee reports Questions about applying? Call AGPT or local RTP Please note: This information is subject to change – always visit the AGPT website before applying. Online Application

  20. National Assessment Centres 16 June – 1 July Melbourne dates to be advised Applicants will sit a Situational Judgement Test (SJT) and participate in Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Completion of this stage does not guarantee a training place The final stage of selection may require an interview Selection Process - 1

  21. Situational Judgement Test (SJT) An SJT is a written test of 50 questions. Applicants have two hours to complete the test. There are 2 types of questions, requiring the applicant to either Rank five options Choose three responses An SJT is used in assessing Clinical knowledge Analytical/problem solving skills Professional/ethical attributes Selection Process - 2

  22. Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) An MMI is a series of 10-minute interview stations, with at least one interview station for each required assessment criteria. Each applicant has two minutes to read the question and has 8 minutes to answer to the interviewer. MMI’s are used to examine Communication/interpersonal skills Organisation/management skills Personal attributes An applicants sense of vocation/motivation for general practice. Selection Process - 3

  23. Consider doing a GP placement as a HMO – “try before you buy” The Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) is available throughout rural, regional, urban and outer-metropolitan locations. Over 40 posts in Victoria. Interested doctors should contact their Medical Workforce Unit Manager Still undecided about GP?

  24. Complete a Registration of Interest Form Read the Victorian RTP literature Find out about GP Career Events in Victoria http://www.agpt.com.au/FutureRegistrars/VictoriaHospitalSeminars/ Contact Pauline Ingham for specific queriiespaulinei@rwav.com.au Join the Going Places Network What next?

  25. Is general practice the specialty you have been looking for?

  26. Questions? General Practice Explore the possibilities in GP Training

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