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      <title>My Medical Career MMC: Specialty profiles</title>
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         <title>Flexibility in Training</title>
         <description><![CDATA[See <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/flexibility-in-training-19.php">Physicians - Flexibility in Training</a> ]]></description>
         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/nephrology/flexibility-in-training-22.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Availability/Competition for training positions</title>
         <description>With the increasing burden of chronic renal disease in the population, it is clear that the current number of trainees will be insufficient to adequately maintain the nephrology workforce. 

As a consequence of this, and the recent difficulties attracting trainees into nephrology, there is likely to be good availability of training positions in coming years.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Cost of Training</title>
         <description><![CDATA[See <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/cost-of-training-19.php">Physicians - Cost of Training</a> ]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Length of training</title>
         <description>Advanced training in nephrology is a minimum of 3 years full time or equivalent.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Application process</title>
         <description>After completing the basic physician training requirements set out by the RACP, trainees may apply for advanced training in nephrology. 

Trainees are currently required to apply to individual hospitals for positions and then to the SAC in nephrology for prospective approval.

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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Training Program</title>
         <description><![CDATA[Training and assessment is conducted by the <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/resources/college/royal-australasian-college-of.php">Royal Australasian College of Physicians</a> (RACP) and is overseen by the Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) in nephrology. 

Information on advanced training is available from the <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/resources/college/royal-australasian-college-of.php">Royal Australasian College of Physicians</a> website in the advanced training section of the trainee handbook.

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         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/nephrology/training-program-23.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Lifestyle and Practice Options</title>
         <description><![CDATA[Nephrology is a demanding specialty, with high work pressures and significant on call requirements. 

Many nephrologists practice in both the private and public sector, and a large proportion work only in public hospitals in capital cities, which are equipped with more resources to handle the intensive care management of patients, especially transplant cases. 

There are excellent opportunities to develop your interests in many areas, including <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/paediatrics/">paediatrics</a>, transplantation, dialysis, <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/intensive-care/">intensive care</a> or general medicine, and research. 

Nephrologists are currently not well remunerated compared to many other physicians, with a number of reforms planned to address this issue.

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         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/nephrology/lifestyle-and-practice-options-23.php</link>
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                  <category domain="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category">Nephrology</category>
        
                  <category domain="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#tag">pathology</category>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Medical indemnity</title>
         <description><![CDATA[Use our <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/options/specialty-statistics/medical-indemnity-risk-categories/risk-categories-tool.php">risk category</a> tool to see what risk category is assigned to this specialty.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/nephrology/medical-indemnity-19.php</link>
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                  <category domain="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category">Nephrology</category>
        
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Intellectual content</title>
         <description>Nephrology is an intellectually demanding specialty requiring in-depth knowledge of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis, general, emergency and intensive care medicine, as well as other systemic diseases that can lead to kidney failure, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disorders. 

Nephrologists must also be confident with screening methods available, as this medical specialty relies heavily on laboratory tests, ultrasounds and CT scanning for patient management.  

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         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/nephrology/intellectual-content-23.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The doctor-patient relationship</title>
         <description>Nephrologists spend much of their time on direct patient care. Patients of all ages are encountered and, in many cases, require long-term management. 

In the case of chronic renal failure and dialysis, nephrologists get to know these patients over many years and have an appreciation of the burden on, and commitment required of, these patients and their families. 

Nephrologists must be excellent communicators, as education is an important part of patient management. 

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         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/physicians/nephrology/the-doctorpatient-relationship-22.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The workplace</title>
         <description><![CDATA[With 1 in 3 Australians at risk of developing chronic kidney disease^, renal services are frequently in demand and nephrologists are kept busy with a variety of challenging emergency cases and complicated long-term patients. 

In a days work, nephrologists may see a middle-aged man with recurrent kidney stones and haematuria, a young woman with chronic urinary tract infections, a number of patients receiving haemodialysis in the hospital renal unit, and perform a renal biopsy. 

Nephrologists are also often involved in research and education. 

Nephrologists receive referrals from a number of sources including general practitioners, emergency departments, intensive care units and urologists.

<em>^   Kidney Health Australia. <a href="http://www.kidney.org.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=q8vqrp4zQ%2bM%3d&tabid=609&mid=850">Kidney and Urinary Fast Facts</a>, Revised February 2008</em>

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         <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Medical Administration</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The is currently no information about the Medical Administration training program.

If you would like to contribute to the Medical Administration specialty profile please <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/contact-us/contact.php">contact us</a>.

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         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/medical-administration/medical-administration.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:16:46 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Flexibility of training</title>
         <description>Training is normally full time. A minimum of five full time equivalent years of certified training in accredited laboratories must be completed.  

For joint training with the RACP, one year is retrospectively accredited for physician training. Part-time training may be considered in certain instances, but must average at least 8 hours per week. 

The number of years of training required in these cases is determined on a pro rata basis.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Cost of Training</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<em>Initial registration plus pro rata annual training fee </em>
Training commenced between: 
1 January – 31 March: $770
1 April – 30 June: $605
1 July – 30 September: $440
1 October – 31 December: $275
Annual training fee: $660
Late registration fee: $66 
Training deferment/mailings fee: $181 

<em>Examination fees</em>
Late application fee: $275 
Pathological Sciences: $440 
General Pathology – Morphological Pathology: $1,067; Clinical Pathology: $1,067; Practical Assessment (for each of 4 assessments): $267 
Single Discipline Part I: $1,600 
Single Discipline Part II (including slants and Repeat Pt II): $1,600 
Post-Fellowship Diplomas: $1,760 
Diploma in Forensic Medicine: $1,760 

Costs are for 2008. Costs of training may vary from year to year. Please visit the <a href="http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/resources/college/the-royal-college-of-pathologi.php">college website</a> or contact the college directly for current costs.]]></description>
         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/pathology/cost-of-training-22.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Length of Training</title>
         <description>Pathology training takes a minimum of five years to complete. </description>
         <link>http://www.mymedicalcareer.com.au/specialties/pathology/length-of-training-22.php</link>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:28:57 +0000</pubDate>
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