Contribute to basic training accreditation in Pediatrics & Child Health

⁠⁠⁠Expressions of interest are open for 1 vacant position on the Pediatrics & Child Health Division Accreditation Subcommittee

There is 1 vacant position for a Fellow to join the Pediatrics & Child Health Division Subcommittee who is interested in contributing towards discussions and the decision-making process on the Accreditation of a Training Provider (settings) and Pediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Program.

This is a particularly exciting time to join the Subcommittee following implementation of the new 2021 Training Provider Accreditation Program for all training settings offering basic training.

The accreditation of training settings for basic training in Pediatrics & Child Health is an essential activity that ensures high quality training environments for tomorrow’s physicians.

The College and Pediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Committee are responsible for ensuring all training is undertaken in accredited training settings. This is managed by the Pediatrics & Child Health Division Accreditation Subcommittee.

As a Member of the Subcommittee, the following commitment is required:

• Attending at least 4 Subcommittee meetings a year, one of which will be conducted face-to-face at the RACP Sydney Office. The meetings generally run for approximately 5 hours in total with the first 2 hours allocated for decisions regarding Joint Training Provider accreditation, in collaboration with the Basic Training Adult Internal Medicine Division.
• Reading time for agenda’s and papers, delivered approximately 1 week before each Subcommittee meeting.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support the rollout and implementation of the new accreditation program and accreditation of training settings and its Pediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Program.
• Contributing to accreditation reviews by attending site visits (physically/virtually) as an accreditor, completing progress report reviews and document reviews of settings and their Basic Training Pediatrics & Child Health program.
• Contributing to joint discussion and decision-making on the accreditation of training settings which offer Adult Internal Medicine and Pediatrics & Child Health Basic Training Programs.
• Liaise with and be assisted by the Training Accreditation Services team in completing accreditation related activities.

Members are appointed for an initial 3-year term with the option to renew for another 3-year term.

The role of Subcommittee members is voluntary. To support and thank you for your contributions towards accreditation, you will receive CPD points for completed activities. All relevant travel, meals and accommodation costs for attending face-to-face Subcommittee meetings and any site visits, is covered by the College in accordance with the RACP Travel Policy and Guidelines.

Apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV (no more than 2 pages) to Training Accreditation Services at accreditation@racp.edu.au