Prevocational medical education at the coalface: report from the 2006 national junior medical officer and director of clinical training/registrar forums

Abstract

The junior medical officer (JMO) forum and the combined director of clinical training (DCT) and registrar forum, held as part of the 11th National Prevocational Medical Education Forum in Adelaide in October 2006, discussed issues including the newly launched Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors; resourcing for JMO training; the role of international medical graduates; and the importance of JMO welfare. The JMO forum resolved that the national curriculum framework be used to ensure adequate training and educational opportunities are provided to JMOs; that accreditation should be performed for all JMO positions; and that JMO welfare should be a priority. The DCT and registrar forum discussed the use of the national curriculum framework to add value to the current training system; improve support of international medical graduates entering the workforce; and improve resources available for training JMOs.