Medical administration

^{Disclaimer: Training pathway information is current as at June 2021 and is subject to change. Please check and confirm specific details with relevant colleges and health authorities directly.}

Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators Fellowship Training Program is a 3 year (full time equivalent) training pathway divided into four main domains: Health system science, medical management practice, research training and personal and professional leadership development.

Entry requirements/pre-requisites

General medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) or full general medical registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
Completion of PGY3; a minimum of three years full time equivalent clinical experience involving direct patient care.
Have a RACMA accredited training position or a position that is likely to qualify as a training position (for example a medical management position which may be a training post or a substantive position that will allow you, as a candidate to develop the appropriate medical management competencies).

Refer to https://racma.edu.au/training/fellowship-training-program/about-ftp/eligibility-criteria/

Application and selection process

To join the RACMA Fellowship Training Program, candidates must meet the above criteria.

RACMA is responsible for selecting applicants onto the Fellowship Training Program. Applicants must apply for the Fellowship Training Program with RACMA and also complete their preferencing via the RMO Campaign to secure an employment contract with their allocated Queensland Health facility.

Candidates who change their training post or employer/health organisation during candidacy must notify the College to ensure that any new position is accredited by the College, as if a post is unaccredited, candidates risk this training time not being counted towards their time in supervised practice.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (RPLE): The RPLE process enables applications to seek advanced standing as a result of prior learning and experience. If successful, the level of RPLE awarded can reduce and/or modify the training program for that applicant.

Program requirements

Training Program Overview

RACMA curriculum is trainee-centred and includes experiential training and supervised medical management practice through an accredited training post, as well as completion of a university Masters (or equivalent) qualification. Candidates are required to complete an approved university Masters’ program to meet the academic requirements of the Fellowship Training Program. This study may be undertaken before commencing as a candidate, or completed during candidacy prior to being eligible for election to Fellowship.

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Research and Journals

The Quarterly Online Journal - Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA)
British Medical Journal (BMJ) Leader
Australian Health Review (Access via UQ Library Online)
BMJ Safety and Quality (Access via UQ Library Online)

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Medical administration

Entry requirements/pre-requisites

Application and selection process

Program requirements

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