The RVTS program is designed to accommodate the circumstances of remote practice and provide the best possible educational experience. Training is provided via distance education and supervision is facilitated remotely. Program delivery is flexible and designed to meet a participant’s individual needs. Education is delivered via:
- Weekly Teletutorials: Registrars participate in weekly, 90-minute education sessions via teleconference. An RVTS medical educator facilitates these sessions with assistance from guest experts.
- Face-to-Face Workshops: Twice a year registrars meet at a central location for an intensive, five-day education workshop that covers topics best learnt face-to-face. There are opportunities for networking and socialising and families can travel with registrars.
- Clinical Teaching Visits: An RVTS supervisor, medical educator or experienced rural practitioner visits the registrar to sit in on consultations and provide feedback.
- Remote Supervision: Each registrar is allocated a supervisor who acts as a mentor, providing both clinical and educational advice. Twice yearly meetings are held between the registrar, his or her supervisor and a medical educator to develop individual learning plans.