Basic Physician Training

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne recognises the specific learning needs of Junior Medical Staff entering their Residency training years. Whether employed in a surgical, general, critical care or BPT training stream, Residents have the opportunity for developing leadership skills and clinical knowledge (including confidence in staffing after hours). 

Pre-Vocational Education Program

The Pre-Vocational Education Program, which is open to all Pre-Vocational staff from Intern to Unaccredited Registrar, is coordinated by the Medical Education Team. Sessions are held fortnightly, in a hybrid capacity to allow both in-person and online attendance.  

Pre-SET Residents Program

This program is coordinated by the Pre-SET society, and includes a number of lecture and practical workshop sessions, throughout the year. Please follow the link to the Pre-SET Surgical Society for more information.  

Basic Physician Training Lectures and Tutorials

SVHM provides a well- supported environment for BPTs undertaking the RACP PREP program, and is accredited as a level 3 hospital by RACP. As part of the Physician Readiness for Expert Practice (PREP) program, all physician trainees have a Professional Development Supervisor and Educational Supervisor.  All trainees sitting the clinical exam have a Consultant mentor with whom they meet with weekly and present long cases. 

SVHM has an outstanding reputation over many years for success in the RACP examinations. Please contact the Senior Medical Registrar, via Switchboard (03) 9231 2211, for further information.