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RVTS - Filling the gaps. What is RVTS?. Annual cohort of registrars – Non GPET Remotely located Solo practice Remote supervision Endpoint Dual Fellowship FACRRM FRACGP. RVTS Teaching Program. 3 years plus advanced training year All training within the registrar’s own practice
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What is RVTS? • Annual cohort of registrars – Non GPET • Remotely located • Solo practice • Remote supervision • Endpoint Dual Fellowship • FACRRM • FRACGP
RVTS Teaching Program • 3 years plus advanced training year • All training within the registrar’s own practice • Weekly teletutorials – 30 per year • Twice yearly face to face meetings • Distance education modules • External teaching visits 3 times per year • Internet/Email
RVTS Background • 1999 Pilot Remote Vocational Training Scheme Established (PRVTS) • joint training arrangements between ACRRM RACGP • Dual endpoint FACRRM • FRACGP • Jan 2000 – First intake of 11 registrars
RVTS Background • 2003 “P” Dropped from the name became RVTS • 2006 RVTS Ltd established • Directly funded by DoHA • 15 registrars per year
RVTS Results • 40 “Graduates” • 95% pass rate for FRACGP exam • 3 External evaluations • All positive
Governance Board • ACRRM • Christian Rowan Tom Doolan • RACGP • Chris Mitchell • Cameron Loy • Registrars and Supervisors • Cathy Love(Chair) • Rod Martin
Funding • Funding agreement with Commonwealth • $6.7M • 3 Years • Expires June 2010
Education • Annual intake • 15 registars • 45 after 3 years • 60 after 4 years with ASTs
Where are the gaps in Generalist Training? • “Other Medical Practitioners” • Rural Workforce Programs • RFDS • Aboriginal Health • State Health • Qld Rural Generalists Program
Where are the gaps? • AGPT Registrars • Located in remote settings • Defence Force Registrars
The Future? • OMPS • ACRRM Independent pathway • Queensland Rural Generalists • Other State based programs • ADF • Off shore • User Pay options
Conclusion • RVTS Flexible Training • Par excellence