What are the eligibility criteria to train with RVTS?
To view the eligibility criteria please click here.
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When do applications for the next intake open?
Applications for the 2013 intake are scheduled to open
in May 2012.
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How does the RVTS program fit in with GPET and the Australian GP Training Program?
The Remote Vocational Training Scheme is similar to the Australian General Practice Training Program (AGPT) in that it provides vocational training towards Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP. Doctors training with RVTS are able to access Medicare's A1 rebates.
Doctors who under their current arrangements would be unable to train with the AGPT may be able to train through RVTS under distance supervision arrangements.Click to view information about training with RVTS.
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Do I have to move to different locations during my training?
Doctors must already be working in an eligible location to apply for training with RVTS. There is no requirement for a doctor to move from that location to undertake their training. Doctors training with RVTS must continue to work and reside in a rural/remote location for the majority of their training. Advanced skills training (eg anaesthetics, obstetrics and surgery etc) may require a doctor to move to a regional centre for 12 months to gain appropriate training within a teaching hospital.
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Does RVTS place registrars in training locations?
RVTS does not place registrars. Doctors must already be working in an eligible location to apply for training with RVTS.
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Can I access the General Practice Rural Incentives Program (GPRIP) as an RVTS registrar?
RVTS registrars are eligible for GPRIP payments under the "General Practitioner Component". Further information is available from the GPRIP website.
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Does RVTS train towards Fellowship of ACRRM or RACGP?
The Remote Vocational Training Scheme provides vocational training towards Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP.
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How much does it cost to join the RVTS program?
The RVTS program is funded by the Commonwealth. It is limited to an intake of 22 doctors per year.
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Can I get recognition of prior learning?
The Remote Vocational Training Scheme provides vocational training towards Fellowship of both ACRRM and RACGP. Doctors can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) to either or both Colleges. RACGP provides RPL of up to eighteen months and ACRRM provides RPL of up to two years.
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Can I train part-time?
Registrars are able to undertake training on a part-time basis. Part time training is not possible for time fractions less than 0.5 full time equivalent. Fulfillment of training time is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
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How long will it take for me to train with RVTS?
The RVTS is a four year training program. Recognition of prior learning is determined on an individual basis and may shorten training time.
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At what stage in my training can I undertake RACGP assessment?
Registrars must have completed at least 12 months of training with RVTS before being eligible to enrol in the FRACGP exam.
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When am I eligible to undertake assessment for FACRRM?
The ACRRM assessment program is made up of a number of components which can be undertaken at various stages during training:
- Clinical Skills Logbook - progressively
- Summative Multi Source Feedback - any time after 24 months of completed training
- Summative MiniCEX - any time after 24 months of completed training
- MCQ - any time after 12 months of completed training
- StAMPS - can be attempted in year 3 or 4 of training.
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