Medical Training Review Panel 19th Report

Trainee Selection

Trainees are selected directly into one of the nine specialty training programs. The earliest point at which application can be made for the first year of training (SET1) is during PGY2 with entry for successful trainees in PGY3.

Any person wishing to apply for selection into one or more of the surgical specialties must fulfil all of the generic eligibility criteria, plus the eligibility criteria for the specific specialty or specialties.

There are four general eligibility criteria which apply across all nine specialties. The trainee must:

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  have permanent residency or citizenship status of Australia or New Zealand;
  
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  have unconditional general registration to practise in Australia or general scope registration to practise in New Zealand;
  
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  be willing to consent to a full criminal history check, including submission of relevant documentation on request, to enable this to be undertaken; and
  
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  Have satisfied the hand hygiene module.
  

All generic eligibility requirements must be completed prior to the closing of registration for selection in the year of application. A detailed list of the specific eligibility criteria for each specialty is provided on the College website.