This role provides a diverse, supportive and high-quality training environment, ideal for doctors seeking to develop strong clinical, leadership and academic skills across the full spectrum of geriatric care.
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As a Geriatric Medicine Registrar, you will gain comprehensive exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency and community-based geriatric medicine through a structured rotation program. Term allocations are individualised to meet training needs, while maintaining service requirements.
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Clinical Rotations May Include
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- Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit
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- Orthogeriatrics & Surgical Liaison
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- Acute Geriatric Medicine, including Psychiatry and General Medicine consults
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- Geriatric Medicine in the Emergency Department
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- Community Geriatric Medicine (GEM@Home)
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Outpatient & Subspecialty Exposure
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- General Geriatric Medicine
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- Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Services (CDAMS)
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- Telehealth clinics
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- Falls and Balance clinics
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- Continence clinics
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- Movement Disorders Clinic
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Teaching, Supervision & Leadership
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Registrars Are Encouraged To
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- Supervise and support junior medical staff
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- Participate in bedside teaching and clinical education
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- Develop leadership and supervisory skills within a collegial team environment
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Education & Training Support
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Bendigo Health Offers Robust Educational Support, Including
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For RACP-accredited trainees, a structured three-year advanced training pathway is available, comprising:
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- A robust culture of teaching and supervision
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- Excellent consultant support and approachable leadership
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- Diverse clinical exposure comparable to major metropolitan services
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- A welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to Melbourne
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Applicants Should Have
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- MBBS or equivalent
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- General registration with AHPRA
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- Eligibility for or interest in RACP Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training, or
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- Suitable experience for a non-accredited registrar position
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