Trainee Reference Guide Keeping yourself informed and on track throughout your training program
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 309 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
RANZCP Membership The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (RANZCP) welcomes you as a new Trainee or Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG). RANZCP is the principal organization responsible for training, educating and representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. The College’s vision is to enhance the mental health of our nations through leadership in high quality psychiatric care. This guide will provide you with key information about the college and your membership. It will also help guide you on ways to keep yourself on track throughout your training and where you can get assistance if needed. This guide can help you at any point of your training program, so it’s worth holding onto but an updated copy of this guide is available at www.ranzcp.org/support along with a range of other useful resources.
Associates As a trainee you are automatically an associate member
Fellows You can apply to become a fellow once you have successfully completed the RANZCP training program or otherwise met the requirements for fellowship.
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Affiliates As a SIMG you are eligible for Affiliate membership with the college
Welcome
Key Information This guide will provide you with key information about the college and your membership. • • • • •
Keep yourself on track Seek assistance Your training program Keep yourself updated Resources
Need to talk to someone?
Contact Member Support Service P: 1800 941 002 (Australia) P: xxxx xxx xxx (New Zealand) E: support@ranzcp.org www.ranzcp.org
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Structure and Governance The RANZCP is governed by a Board of seven directly-elected directors who are fellows of the College and are led by the College President. Many of the activities and functions of the College are driven by a large number of committees and supported by its employees, who are led by the Chief Executive Officer. THERE ARE SIX CONSTITUENT COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD. THESE ARE: • • • • • •
Audit Committee Corporate Governance and Risk Committee Education Committee Finance Committee Membership Engagement Committee Practice, Policy and Partnerships Committee
The RANZCP is governed by a Board of seven directly-elected directors
In addition, there are also subcommittees such as the Trainee Representative Committee and the Overseas Trained Psychiatrist Representative Committee that also report directly to the board. Within the College, there are six faculties and twelve sections to represent specialist aspects of psychiatry. For more information visit the College website at www.ranzcp.org/governance The College has a local office in each state of Australia, with its’ head office in Melbourne and there is a national office in New Zealand.
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Self Awareness Understanding and attending to how you feel, what your attitudes are and how you respond to particular situations will help build your resilience and ensure you are on track throughout the fellowship program.
What do you find stressful? TOP 5 STRESSORS OF RANZCP MEMBERS
STRESSORS %RESPONDENTS
Too much work in a limited... Patients who are difficult... Paperwork Intrusion of work on family... Time pressure to see patients 0
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35
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How do you cope? Everyone copes with stressful events differently. Some examples of coping mechanism are: • • • • •
Break the problem down in smaller parts Seek assistance Avoid the issue or become with drawn Consume more indulgent food and drink Increase amounts of sleep
How healthy is your coping style?
HEALTHY
UNHEALTHY
Not all coping styles are healthy. Some coping styles may provide temporary relief, but leave with you with much bigger problems later down the track. Consider how you may be able to adjust your coping style to incorporate more self care activities, particularly during times of high stress. 4
RANZCP Membership The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist (RANZCP) welcomes you as a new Trainee or Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG). RANZCP is the principal organization responsible for training, educating and representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. The College’s vision is to enhance the mental health of our nations through leadership in high quality psychiatric care. This guide will provide you with key information about the college and your membership. It will also help guide you on ways to keep yourself on track throughout your training and where you can get assistance if needed. This guide can help you at any point of your training program, so it’s worth holding onto but an updated copy of this guide is available at www.ranzcp.org/support along with a range of other useful resources.
Associates As a trainee you are automatically an associate member
Fellows You can apply to become a fellow once you have successfully completed the RANZCP training program or otherwise met the requirements for fellowship.
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Affiliates As a SIMG you are eligible for Affiliate membership with the college
Welcome
Key Information This guide will provide you with key information about the college and your membership. • • • • •
Keep yourself on track Seek assistance Your training program Keep yourself updated Resources
Need to talk to someone?
Contact Member Support Service P: 1800 941 002 (Australia) P: xxxx xxx xxx (New Zealand) E: support@ranzcp.org www.ranzcp.org
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Structure and Governance The RANZCP is governed by a Board of seven directly-elected directors who are fellows of the College and are led by the College President. Many of the activities and functions of the College are driven by a large number of committees and supported by its employees, who are led by the Chief Executive Officer. THERE ARE SIX CONSTITUENT COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD. THESE ARE: • • • • • •
Audit Committee Corporate Governance and Risk Committee Education Committee Finance Committee Membership Engagement Committee Practice, Policy and Partnerships Committee
The RANZCP is governed by a Board of seven directly-elected directors
In addition, there are also subcommittees such as the Trainee Representative Committee and the Overseas Trained Psychiatrist Representative Committee that also report directly to the board. Within the College, there are six faculties and twelve sections to represent specialist aspects of psychiatry. For more information visit the College website at www.ranzcp.org/governance The College has a local office in each state of Australia, with its’ head office in Melbourne and there is a national office in New Zealand.
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Self Awareness Understanding and attending to how you feel, what your attitudes are and how you respond to particular situations will help build your resilience and ensure you are on track throughout the fellowship program.
What do you find stressful? TOP 5 STRESSORS OF RANZCP MEMBERS
STRESSORS %RESPONDENTS
Too much work in a limited... Patients who are difficult... Paperwork Intrusion of work on family... Time pressure to see patients 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
% RESPONDENTS
How do you cope? Everyone copes with stressful events differently. Some examples of coping mechanism are: • • • • •
Break the problem down in smaller parts Seek assistance Avoid the issue or become with drawn Consume more indulgent food and drink Increase amounts of sleep
How healthy is your coping style?
HEALTHY
UNHEALTHY
Not all coping styles are healthy. Some coping styles may provide temporary relief, but leave with you with much bigger problems later down the track. Consider how you may be able to adjust your coping style to incorporate more self care activities, particularly during times of high stress. 8
Contact Us P: 1800 337 448 (Australia) P: 0800 443 827 (New Zealand) E: rancp@ranzcp.org www.ranzcp.org