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.
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.
Clinical Rotations May Include
- Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit
- Orthogeriatrics & Surgical Liaison
- Acute Geriatric Medicine, including Psychiatry and General Medicine consults
- Geriatric Medicine in the Emergency Department
- Community Geriatric Medicine (GEM@Home)
Outpatient & Subspecialty Exposure
Registrars actively participate in weekly geriatric clinics, which may include:
- General Geriatric Medicine
- Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Services (CDAMS)
- Telehealth clinics
- Falls and Balance clinics
- Continence clinics
- Movement Disorders Clinic
This breadth of exposure supports development of strong diagnostic, multidisciplinary and continuity-of-care skills.
Teaching, Supervision & Leadership
Registrars Are Encouraged To
- Supervise and support junior medical staff
- Participate in bedside teaching and clinical education
- Develop leadership and supervisory skills within a collegial team setting
Education & Training Support
Bendigo Health Offers Robust Educational Support, Including
For RACP-accredited trainees, a structured three-year advanced training pathway is available, comprising:
- A strong culture of teaching and supervision
- Excellent consultant support and approachable leadership
- Diverse clinical exposure comparable to major metropolitan services
- A welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to Melbourne
Applicants Should Have
- MBBS or equivalent
- General registration with AHPRA
- Eligibility for or interest in RACP Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training, or
- Suitable experience for a non-accredited registrar position