Prevocational PGY2 and BPT1

 

Prevocational PGY2 Program

The PGY2 program at St Vincent’s is designed to provide you with the generalist experience and foundational skills that is in line with the new National Framework for Pre-Vocational Trainees (NFPMT) framework. 

The PGY2 program will offer you the exposure to clinical care of patients in each of the following clinical experiences: 

A. Undifferentiated illness patient care 
B. Chronic illness patient care 
C. Acute and critical illness patient care 

As a successful Prevocational PGY2 resident, you will have the opportunity to nominate your rotation preferences. 

Example of Prevocational PGY2 Rotations include:

  • Addiction Medicine 
  • Anaesthetics 
  • Colorectal Surgery 
  • Dermatology 
  • ENT
  • Emergency Care
  • Hospital in the Home  
  • ICU 
  • Neurology
  • Orthopaedics 
  • Psychiatry 
  • Rehabilitation  
  • Upper GI surgery
  • Urology 

Affiliated Hospitals:

  • Warrnambool Base Hospital – Emergency Care
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – Psychiatry 
  • Swan Hill District Health – Geriatrics and O&G
  • Werribee Mercy Hospital – General Surgery and O&G 

 

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BPT1 (PGY2) Program

SVHM has built a solid reputation in recent decades, as a leading health service for Basic Physician Training (BPT). As a BPT, you will have exposure to a wide range of general and specialty medicine areas, along with solid mentorship and structured educational support, including bespoke tutorials and lectures. 

SVHM provides a well- supported environment for trainees undertaking the RACP PREP program. The hospital is accredited as a level 3 hospital by the RACP and has a structured and comprehensive training program providing individual support for all trainees. SVHM has an outstanding reputation over many years for success in the RACP examinations.

As a successful BPT1 Resident, you will have the opportunity to nominate your rotation preferences.

Example of BPT1 (PGY2) Rotations include:

  • Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)
  • Endocrinology 
  • Geriatrics (St Georges Hospital) 
  • Haematology 
  • Hospital in the Home 
  • ICU 
  • Nephrology 
  • Neurology 
  • Oncology 
  • Palliative Care 
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Rheumatology

Affiliated Hospitals:

  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – Psychiatry 
  • Werribee Mercy Hospital – General Surgery and O&G 

 

BPT1 2025 applications are now open and close on Fri, 5th of July, 2024. Please apply here. 

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