Training
Training SitesQLD - Townsville Hospital
Notes
450 bed tertiary teaching hospital in Northern Queensland. Attached to James
Cook University Medical School.
Training Positions
| Number of Training Positions: |
4 |
| Duration of Accredited Advanced Training: |
1 year |
| Date of Most Recent Survey: |
2002 |
| Date of Next Survey: |
2007 |
Description of Service
Organisation
| Staff: |
7 consultants with direct GM responsibilities
(mixture staff specialists/VMOs with subspecialty interests) |
| Units: |
4 GM units with subspecialty interest. Consultant,
subspecialty trainee, gen med trainee or PHO, RMO on each unit. |
IM Demographics
| IM Beds: |
Total medical and cardiology beds approx
95 |
| IM Inpatient Activity: |
8585 separations pa |
| IM Outpatient Clinics: |
4 |
| IM Specialty Interests / Special Units: |
Gastroenterology
Endocrinology
Renal
Neurology
Respiratory |
Formal Training
| Lectures: |
Regular visiting speakers; subspecialty
unit meetings. |
| Journal Club: |
Weekly |
| Grand Rounds: |
Weekly |
| Consult Rounds: |
Twice daily and daily post-take ward round |
| Specialty Rotations: |
3-6 month negotiable rotations in rehabilitation,
renal, respiratory, oncology, haematology, ICU, geriatrics |
| Research: |
Research opportunities exist and participation
is encouraged |
| Quality Improvement: |
Regular mortality and morbidity meetings |
Trainee Responsibilities in IM
| Coverage Roster: |
1 in 7 after hours (4.30-9.30pm); 1
week-end day each month |
| Workload in Medicine Units: |
OPD 2-3 times weekly. GM and subspecialty clinic.
2 wards rounds and post-take ward round per week. |
| Teaching Responsibilities |
RMO/student/junior registrar teaching |
| Research/presentations: |
Up to 3 presentations in Journal Club and Grand
Rounds per year |
Infrastructure
| Library: |
24 hr access. Up to date library. |
| Personal email: |
Yes |
| Facilities: |
Registrars room |
| Information Technology: |
Good access to PCs, PAC, AUSLAB |
| Director Physician Training: |
Yes |
Contact
Head of Unit
Dr John Masson
Phone: 07-47962380
Fax: 07-47962381
Email: john_masson@health.qld.gov.au
Hospital / Health Service Website
www.health.qld.gov.au/townsville/Facilities/tvlle_hosp.asp
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