Vocational Training
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.
Grampians Health is a Level 2 teaching hospital. We are part of the Greater Western Basic Physician Training Consortium and the Western Victoria Regional Training Hub.
Our Ballarat campus has accredited posts for specialist training for the following vocational training pathways:
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- Anaesthetics
- Cardiology
- Clinical Haematology
- Critical Care / Intensive Care Medicine
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- General Surgery (Surgical Education & Training – SET)
- Geriatric Medicine / Aged Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
- Urology
Locations
This program is currently available at our Ballarat campus.
How to apply
Applications for vocational training are largely through specialist medical colleges. There are some exceptions (eg. Basic Physician Training) which are applied for via the PMCV statewide match.
More information about specialist training applications and accredited locations can be found at Specialties – Regional Medical Training.