Royal Australasian College of Physicians examinations in Tamworth

Trainee specialist physicians from around Australia will undertake the Royal Australasian College of Physicians clinical examinations in Tamworth tomorrow.

It is the first time Tamworth has hosted the specialist exams and according to local Neurologist Dr James Hughes it acknowledges Tamworth’s growing reputation as a centre of excellence for medical training and education.
 
“The exam is usually only held in teaching hospitals. We have been selected because of the local commitment to teaching and training medical registrars,” Dr Hughes said.

“The exam is the clinical assessment for physician trainees. The
candidates have already completed basic training and passed the written
component of the exam. Once they have passed the clinical exam the
candidates then become advanced trainees for 3-4 years in the
sub speciality of their choice before they graduate as physicians.”

The clinical exams will involve each candidate conducting a consultation and physical assessment of a patient.

“A number of patients have kindly agreed to participate in the exams.
They will be seen by the candidates for a comprehensive assessment and a body system specific brief examination,” he said.

The examiners will be from Newcastle and Sydney as well as the National Examination panel. Dr Jim Croker and Dr James Hughes from Tamworth and Dr Garry Baker from Armidale will be observers.

The examinations will be held tomorrow, Saturday 28 July at the Tamworth Hospital clinics building.

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