Prospective trainees must have:
Applicants must first apply for and be accepted for an Advanced Training Position.
Entry as a pathology trainee is achieved following employment in a training position at a site accredited by the College for training.
In general, the following criteria is considered in selecting initial trainees:
Identification as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori |
Self-declared on application |
All should be interviewed provided that they meet registration and clinical experience criteria |
Professionalism and ethics |
Scenario-based questions in structured interview Satisfactory referees’ reports |
If conflicting referees’ reports have been received, additional references may be sought, and/or applicants may be invited to respond to any adverse comments made |
Communication and interpersonal skills |
Verbal communication in interview Written communication in application Satisfactory referees’ reports |
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Commitment to and understanding about pathology as a career |
Structured interview questions relating to interest, knowledge and reason(s) for application Pass in Basic Pathological Sciences or similar exam Work experience in pathology |
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Enquiring mind; analytical and clinical reasoning ability |
Scenario-based questions in structured interview Evidence of projects involving scientific enquiry |
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Academic achievement |
Evidence from CV of higher degrees, publications, honours, awards and scholarships, research and teaching and/or presentation experience |
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Breadth of clinical experience |
Clinical experience relevant to pathology Success in postgraduate examinations in other clinical specialties, e.g. Part 1 FACD, FRACP, FRACS |
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Flexibility |
Willingness to work in all areas on rotation, including outer metropolitan and regional areas Willingness to work hours as required by the workp |
Trainees complete 5 years of certified training time comprising:
They will also complete:
AUD $1,397
Part 1 Examination: AUD $3,120
Part 2 Examination: AUD $3,120
Peer Review Assessment Fee: AUD $2,500
Basic Pathological Sciences Examination: AUD $700 ($165 for medical students)
General Pathology Exams:
Autopsy Certificate: AUD $3,120
Initial Registration Fee: AUD $110
First Year Training Fee:
PGY Intake Year (earliest)
Training Duration (minimum)
Prospective trainees must have:
Applicants must first apply for and be accepted for an Advanced Training Position.
Entry as a pathology trainee is achieved following employment in a training position at a site accredited by the College for training.
In general, the following criteria is considered in selecting initial trainees:
Identification as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Māori |
Self-declared on application |
All should be interviewed provided that they meet registration and clinical experience criteria |
Professionalism and ethics |
Scenario-based questions in structured interview Satisfactory referees’ reports |
If conflicting referees’ reports have been received, additional references may be sought, and/or applicants may be invited to respond to any adverse comments made |
Communication and interpersonal skills |
Verbal communication in interview Written communication in application Satisfactory referees’ reports |
|
Commitment to and understanding about pathology as a career |
Structured interview questions relating to interest, knowledge and reason(s) for application Pass in Basic Pathological Sciences or similar exam Work experience in pathology |
|
Enquiring mind; analytical and clinical reasoning ability |
Scenario-based questions in structured interview Evidence of projects involving scientific enquiry |
|
Academic achievement |
Evidence from CV of higher degrees, publications, honours, awards and scholarships, research and teaching and/or presentation experience |
|
Breadth of clinical experience |
Clinical experience relevant to pathology Success in postgraduate examinations in other clinical specialties, e.g. Part 1 FACD, FRACP, FRACS |
|
Flexibility |
Willingness to work in all areas on rotation, including outer metropolitan and regional areas Willingness to work hours as required by the workp |
Trainees complete 5 years of certified training time comprising:
They will also complete:
AUD $1,397
Part 1 Examination: AUD $3,120
Part 2 Examination: AUD $3,120
Peer Review Assessment Fee: AUD $2,500
Basic Pathological Sciences Examination: AUD $700 ($165 for medical students)
General Pathology Exams:
Autopsy Certificate: AUD $3,120
Initial Registration Fee: AUD $110
First Year Training Fee:
PGY Intake Year (earliest)
Training Duration (minimum)
Excellent training environments and training opportunities for medical prevocational trainees.
Representing, advocating for and supporting all Victoria JMOs by improving their professional development, training and welfare.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.