Prevocational doctors
Prevocational doctors (PVDs) are doctors who have gained their basic medical qualification, and are undertaking their first post-graduate year (PGY1) or second post-graduate year (PGY2) or beyond prior to entering college based vocational training programmes.
Grampians Health runs a comprehensive prevocational training program for new medical graduates at the PGY1, PGY2, PGY3+ levels. Lead-in training is also available for vocational training programs in most specialties, including the Grampians Rural Generalist pathway.
Our senior medical staff are dedicated to providing training opportunities and supporting the career development of our prevocational doctors.
As one of Victoria’s largest regional hospitals, and the referring hospital of the Grampians region, we offer experience with diverse medical cases and complex and high-acuity patients.
Overview
Completing your PGY1 at Grampians Health will provide you with hands-on learning in a supportive and well-supervised environment.
Each intern will complete five rotations that meet the requirements of the AMC National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training from the below:
- General medicine
- General surgery
- Emergency medicine
- Geriatrics
- Rehabilitation
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Orthopaedics
- ENT
- Urology
Locations
This program is currently available at our Ballarat campus.
How to apply
Details for the next round of intern applications will be provided via the PMCV. Visit the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) website for more detailed information, FAQs, and updates.
Positions are allocated by a state matching process run by the PMVC.
Contact
For more information about medical internships and how to apply, contact the Junior Medical Workforce team at medwork@gh.org.au
Overview
There are numerous rotations and learning opportunities for PGY2 doctors across many areas of medicine. Under the National Framework for Prevocational Training, PGY2 doctors who have not entered vocational training will need to complete the clinical experiences outlined by the Australian Medical Council.
Under the new framework, streamed years have been removed. However, a focused year to support trainees’ application to vocational training can be discussed with our Medical Workforce team.
Locations
This program is currently available at our Ballarat and Horsham campuses.
How to apply
All Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs/ PGY2+) posts are advertised on the Grampians Health recruitment website in late May each year.
Positions are allocated by a state matching process run by the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV).
Contact
Email: medwork@gh.org.au
Overview
Medical vocational training is a post-graduate period where doctors specialise in a particular field after completing their prevocational years.
This involves applying to accredited specialty programs run by specialist colleges, leading to a fellowship and the ability to practice independently. Training includes a combination of work-based experience under supervision, structured learning and assessment to ensure competence in the chosen specialty.
Locations
This program is currently available at our Ballarat campus.
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Overview
The following information relates to the education support that is provided to our PVDs as a doctor at Grampians Health.
National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training (NFPMT)
The Australian Medical Council’s National Framework for Prevocational Medical Training (NFPMT) for PVD (PGY1) specifies that each PVD’s rotation plan will provide exposure to four clinical experiences required by the framework:
- Clinical Experience A - patients presenting with undifferentiated illness
- Clinical Experience B - patients with chronic illness
- Clinical Experience C - patients with acute and critical illness
- Clinical Experience D - peri-procedural patient care
Orientation
We understand the anxiety of starting at a new hospital and unit and aim to provide the best possible orientation for our PVDs.
The PVD (PGY1) hospital orientation includes lectures, practical skills sessions (including basic life support assessment), shadowing, and many opportunities for questions.
You will be provided the details of each unit’s specific orientation and how to access the resources available to you.
Supervision and support
A dedicated Director of Clinical Training (DCT) and Supervisor of Intern Training (SIT) are appointed for mentoring, career guidance, and general support. Their roles include:
- supporting professional development programs
- providing counselling and career information
- facilitating feedback about performance
- advocating for PVDs
- ensuring all relevant staff work according to the values and behaviours of Grampians Health
All members of the Medical Education Unit are available to assist you with career planning, feedback, and any concerns you may have. A number of junior doctors are also available as mentors to provide advice and guidance.
Feedback and assessment
Feedback and assessment processes are in place for each rotation, occurring twice per rotation. The midterm assessment provides feedback and identifies learning needs if required; while the end of term assessment provides final feedback and informs your end-of-year progression.
Appeals process
We are committed to supporting PVDs in a confidential, no-blame manner without affecting you future training prospects. Policies are in place for you to raise concerns about any aspect of your training, assessment, supervision, or other issues impacting your wellbeing and ability to work.