The Council

The Council is supported by a number of sub-committees. Each sub-committee includes members of the Postgraduate Medical Council, together with other interested stakeholders.

• Accreditation and Standards Committee
• Education Committee
• Junior Medical Officer Forum
• Medical Education Officer Network Group
• Medical Education Registrar Network Group
• Doctors' Welfare Interest Group

1. Provide strategic advice and leadership regarding Western Australia (WA)’s prevocational medical trainees employed as interns and residents (“interns and residents”) to the Minister and WA Department of Health.

2. Advocate on behalf of interns and residents on matters that impact their health and welfare.

3. Accredit all postgraduate year one (PGY1) and PGY2 positions across WA as mandated by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and continue to accredit all other resident positions (PGY3+) as per previous Ministerial expectations.

4. Provide education and career transition advice and support to interns and residents.

5. Ensure there are dedicated and suitable structures to effectively engage and collaborate with your stakeholders such as health services, universities, interns and residents and their supervisors including:

   • A Council of members representing the breadth of stakeholders that contribute to and support intern and resident training in WA.

   • Committees, interest groups and network groups to support the work of the Council.

   • A Secretariat to provide sufficient support to administer the functions of the Council.

6. Provide clear and transparent reporting of its activities and performance including an annual report that outlines key achievements and challenges.