Melbourne Clinical Observership Program

EMERGENCY FOCUS MELBOURNE CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM 

A well organised comprehensive in person clinical observership program in Melbourne Metropolitan area

Program Directors

Dr Rizwan Qureshi & Dr Tom Lee

Key components

1.  4 week in person observership in a busy GP Clinic in Melbourne Metro areas (4 hour session - twice weekly - Total 8 sessions over 4 weeks -  flexible days)

2. Weekly 1 hour support with Online zoom Clinical Orientation & progress meeting with Dr Rizwan Qureshi and Dr Tom Lee

3. Full access to Online Clinical Orientation course for 12months

4. Final day in person Career Guidance Session & Certificate ceremoney on successful completion of program in Sydney 

Outcomes of Observership program

• Local Australian observsation of all areas of clinical practice
• Understanding of acute and chronic adult and paediatric, women's healthcare issues
• Communication skills observation
• Understanding of investigation and referral process
• Observation of simple procedural skills in a medical centre setting
• Local Australian reference
• 100 hours of CPD activity certificate on completion of all in person and online activities
• Full day in person meeting for career guidance to help improve and target job applications
• Weekly online meetings and complete online orientation session access including all the workshop to provide understanding of hospital workflow

Spots of GP Metro Practices

(4 ) spots in  Karingal Hub Doctors

Karingal Hub Shopping Centre 

S002-3, 330 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199

Days and timing of GP Observership

• 2 sessions per week (4 hour per session)
• Each session From 10am - 2pm
• Specific Days to be decided by mutual agreement of Observers & GPs in each practice - flexible
• Weekend orientation sessions 1 hour via zoom
• 12months online access to full Clinical Orientation Course with all workshops and session 
• Career Guidance Session at the end of the program (Date will be annouced)
• 100% attedance required in all session for CPD certificate and reference

Eligibility

Passed AMC 1

Fully vaccinated for CoVID

Anyone can apply (Visa, Permanent residents, Australian Citizens)

Timelines & Selection

Please pay your first instalment fee ($1750) immediately (Along with selection of practice first come first serve)

You will receive an automatic email with confirmation 

Further details of GP supervisor with an invitation and joining letter will be sent by Monday, 15 October 2023 

Observership commences Monday, 22 October 2023 (Dates can be adjusted within a week time frame) 

Fee

• Total fee: AUD$3,500 paid in 2 instalments of $1750 each over 4weeks
• 2nd payment link to be sent last week of observation period