Medical Training Review Panel 19th Report

Trainee Selection

Trainees entering the training program at Year One should:

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  hold an approved Australian or New Zealand primary medical degree, or (for applicants in Australia) have successfully completed the requirements necessary to obtain the AMC certificate;
  
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  (in Australia) possess general registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme as well as meet any residency or visa requirements enabling employment at any hospital within the jurisdiction(s) for which they are applying; (in New Zealand) have full medical registration with the New Zealand Medical Council and also hold permanent residency;
  
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  have sufficient academic achievement to meet the requirements of the training program;
  
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  have clinical experience that demonstrates the ability to exercise sound clinical ability and judgment;
  
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  demonstrate interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills; and
  
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  be familiar with the Australian or New Zealand health system, as applicable.
  

The RANZCOG has a national selection process in which candidates are ranked nationally based on the scoring of their online applications/CVs, referee reports and interview.
Note: not all applicants are shortlisted for interview; only those appropriately ranked based on the scoring of their application and referee reports are interviewed.