Anaesthesia

Anaesthetists are specialist doctors that play a major role in the perioperative care of surgical patients and are closely involved in other important fields of medicine, including acute and chronic pain management, emergency resuscitation and retrieval medicine.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must:

Be a registered medical practitioner
Have completed at least 104 weeks (full-time equivalent) PMET experience. These 104 weeks can include no more than 52 weeks experience in any combination of clinical anaesthesia, intensive care or pain medicine. Up to six weeks leave may be included for each 52 weeks of PMET

Application Process

Selection Process

In Victoria, there are four rotational training schemes; Regional, North Western, Eastern and Monash. Together these make up the Victorian Anaesthesia Training Scheme (VATS). The Victorian Anaesthesia Training Committee (VATC) is the body managing the centralised application process for the three rotational training programs and is a forum for joint decision making. Each program, the Victorian Regional Committee and the Victorian Trainee Committee are represented at the VATC.

The VATC oversees a single point application process for entry into the rotational training programs. You can find information and dates on the Victorian Anaesthesia Training Committee Facebook page.

Applicants need to fill out relevant details, attach a CV, and nominate three referees. Each program conducts its own shortlisting and interviews. Applicants shortlisted to be interviewed for more than one program need to complete an online preference form.

Become an applicant of the college

Be a registered medical practitioner
Have completed at least 52 weeks (full-time equivalent) of PMET
Complete application form and attach all required supporting documentation
Sign the application agreement
Pay the application fee

Register as a trainee

Be a current applicant. If you are not already an applicant, you need to become an applicant prior to registering as an ANZCA trainee. You may complete the application and registration steps at the same time if you meet the required criteria
Provide a letter on original hospital letterhead, signed by an appropriate, authorised individual, confirming appointment to an ANZCA-accredited training site.
Complete the application and registration form and attach all required supporting documentation.
Sign the training agreement.
Pay the registration fee
Pay the annual training fee

Program Structure

Years 1+2: Introductory training (26 weeks) + Basic Training (78 weeks)
Years 3+4: Advanced training (104 weeks)
Year 5: Provisional Fellowship Training (52 weeks)

Trainees will complete:
– Primary examination during basic training
– Final examination during advanced training

In-training assessment comprises of:
– Clinical placement reviews
– Specialised study unit reviews
– Core unit reviews

Fees

Annual Fee:

AUD $3,295

Exam Fee:

Primary Examination: AUD $5,525
Final Examination: AUD $6,145

Application Fee(s):

AUD $750

Registration Fee(s):

AUD $2,435

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Attendance at ANZCA events and conferences, including the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting
BLS
ALS
ALS2
APLS
Perioperative Medicine Short Course (Monash University)
Critical Airway Course (various)
Ultrasound Skills Course (various)
Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care (RMH)
Skills Training For Anaesthetic Residents (RMH)
Critical care, Resuscitation and Airway Skills in High Fidelity Simulation Course (RMH)

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY3

Training Duration (minimum)

5 years FTE

General Progression

Note that this represents one of the quickest routes to specialty training, and may not reflect additional HMO or unaccredited years of training.

Year 1

Internship

Year 2

Critical Care, Surgical, Medical or Surgical Year

Year 3

Critical Care Year

Year 4

Commence Anaesthesia Advanced Training (PGY4+)

Part Time Option: Available depending on positions offered

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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