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Practical Fracture Treatment 5e

The 5th edition of this now classic text draws on the strength of previous editions and now includes reference to the latest surgical techniques available in Europe, Australia and the USA. Emphasis remains on the continually expanding use of fixation... view

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Davidsons Prin & Pract Of Medicine 20e

The latest 20th Edition of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine won the award for a New Edition of an Edited Textbook at the Royal Society of Medicine and Society of Authors 2007 Medical Book Awards. The award citation described... view

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Mastering The Medical Long Case 2e

Mastering the Medical Long Case 2e is designed to assist medical students preparing for the clinical component of their examinations and for participating in their clinical rotations. Case discussions in the latter section of the book provide useful guidance to... view

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Pocket Clinical Examination 3e

Pocket Clinical Examination is an introduction to history taking and the examination of patients. It has step by step instructions for the junior medical officer working on the ward for the first time. It aims to provide a solid foundation... view

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Clinical Examination 5e

The new 5th edition of Clinical Examination will continue to serve all medical students and the more experienced reader with a clear and understandable explanation of clinical examination. Set out logically and systematically this best-selling textbook has comprehensive coverage of... view

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The Australian Medico-Legal Handbook with PDA Software

The Australian Medico-Legal Handbook will be provided with PDA software and aims to give JMOs immediate, clear and concise answers to the most frequently asked legal questions arising during hospital training. Doctors carry very little when they are in the... view

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Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice, Expert Consult, 40e

A universal landmark in medicine ever since Drs. Henry Gray and H.V. Carter published the first edition in 1858, Gray's Anatomy now celebrates its 150th anniversary! From state-of-the-art coverage of important new areas such as functional neuroimaging, embryogenesis, and biomechanics... view

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RACP Training Positions Supplement

A guide to internal medicine and paediatric training positions currently available in hospitals in Australia and New Zealand.... view

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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australasian College of Sports Physicians

The ACSP is an organisation of physicians committed to excellence in the practice of medicine as it applies to all aspects of physical activity.... view

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How to Pass: The Insider's Guide to the RACP Examinations

"Hopefully, the path to these gruelling exams will be made easier with the release of Australasia’s first purpose-written survival guide. ‘How to Pass: An insider’s guide to the RACP examinations’ is the brainchild of Zoë Raos and Ingrid Naden, who... view

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Medical Oncology Group of Australia

The Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) is a Special Society of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and a sub-group of the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia. Medical oncology is a sub-specialty of internal medicine devoted to the... view

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Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases

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Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and Other Drugs

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2008 Requirements for Physician Training - Adult Medicine and Paediatrics (Aus)

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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.... view

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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Royal Australasian College of Physicians - Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.... view

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Comparison of Training Conditions & Vocational Training Costs in Australian Specialist Medical Training Programs

Australian Medical Association. Comparison of Training Conditions & Vocational Training Costs in Australian Specialist Medical Training Programs.... view

Referenced in: anaesthetics, dermatology, emergency medicine, general practice, obstetrics and gynaecology, ophthalmology, physicians, psychiatry, radiology, surgery

Careers in Medicine : The Avant Handbook

Hewson, A. D., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute., et al. (2006). Careers in medicine : the Avant handbook. Newcastle, N.S.W., Hunter Postgraduate Medical Institute. Buy it here.... view

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty

Freeman, B. (2007). The ultimate guide to choosing a medical specialty. New York, McGraw-Hill Medical. A very useful and reader-friendly medical specialty guide written by doctors for students, blending first-hand experience with facts and figures to capture the essence of all the major specialties. view

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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Adult Medicine Division and Paediatric and Child Health Division.... view

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Training Trends

Concerns regarding training and workforce distribution in Australia has recently led to the implementation of basic physician training networks in a number of states. Training positions are offered at hospital networks (which comprise regional and rural centres in addition to... view

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Flexibility in Training

Training should normally be continuous. Additional training is required if training is interrupted by more than 2 years. Trainees must continue to register with the College during periods of interruption in order to continue receiving college communications and to be... view

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Availability/Competition for training positions

Generally competition is greater for advanced training positions than for basic training positions. There is significant variation in competitiveness between different advanced training pathways.... view

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Cost of Training

Basic Training Annual registration fee - paid for years two and three of basic training $ 660.00 Continuation of registration fee - paid after the completion of basic training until the FRACP examination is passed (this fee may not be... view

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Length of Training

The training program is a minimum of 6 years full time or equivalent. This consists of at least 3 years of basic training (common to all trainees), and 3 years of advanced training (unique to each subspecialty).... view

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Application process

Trainees may enter the basic training program any time after completion of the first postgraduate year of training. New trainees based in Australia can now register for the training program online. Employment is to be secured at a hospital accredited... view

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Training Program

Training and assessment is conducted by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. A comprehensive discussion of the training program, including subspecialty training pathways, is available in the Requirements for Physician Training handbook on the college website. A new version is... view

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Lifestyle and Practice Options

Physician trainees have a vast array of options for subspecialty training, and this is often an attraction for undecided young doctors. Vocational Training Programs: Cardiology Clinical Genetics (Australia) Clinical Pharmacology Dermatology (New Zealand) Endocrinology Endocrinology and Chemical Pathology Gastroenterology And... view

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Intellectual content

These specialists are rarely starved for intellectual stimulation. A detailed knowledge of all the medical sciences is required, particularly physiology and pharmacology. Again the particulars of topics studied will depend on the subspecialty chosen. However physicians have in common a... view

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The workplace

Patients are referred to physicians by general practitioners and other specialists seeking expert medical advice. The work setting, diseases encountered, and procedures performed are dependent largely upon the subspecialty of a physician. During their training, all of these doctors encounter... view

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Physicians

Internal medicine specialists, or physicians, are experts in the diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions in adults. These doctors may choose to practice in the area of general medicine, or may subspecialise (e.g as cardiologists, neurologists, rheumatologists etc) which... view

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