Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee (Registrar)
2026–2027 | Victoria
RACP-Accredited & Non-Accredited Applicants Welcome
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 environment
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
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