As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the importance of effective medical leadership and management becomes increasingly evident. Specialist Medical Administrators play a pivotal leadership role in navigating the complexities of modern healthcare systems. The RACMA Fellowship Training Program equips aspiring Medical Leaders with the essential knowledge and skills, and instils a deep sense of responsibility towards promoting quality, safety and innovation in healthcare delivery.

The RACMA Fellowship Training Program aims to prepare Candidates to become specialist medical leaders and managers able to integrate medical and health system expertise with specialist medical leadership and management skills to positively influence and lead the Australasian health care systems. Graduates will be able to provide stewardship of healthcare systems to support safe, equitable, appropriate, sustainable, evidence-based and well-governed care.

The RACMA Fellowship Training Program is based on evidence-based education and assessment principles to ensure that RACMA Fellows are equipped for today’s specialist administration and leadership practice. RACMA understands the rapidly changing healthcare environment and continually reviews the Fellowship Training Program, monitoring, evaluating and implementing quality improvements to stay on top of developments, ensuring currency and best practice.

RACMA delivers training to empower medical leaders with the knowledge, skills, confidence and self-awareness to play a central, decision-making role within their healthcare and community services. Professional development opportunities include The Leadership for Clinicians Program and The Management for Clinicians program.

All applications must be made on the prescribed form. Further information about the application process is available on the RACMA website.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they meet the minimum eligibility criteria and training requirements prior to applying.

To be accepted into the RACMA Fellowship Training Program, an applicant must demonstrate meeting the eligibility requirements as per the RACMA Entry to Training Policy.

Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who wish to practice in the speciality of Medical Administration in Australia or NZ must apply directly to the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) for an assessment of their comparability to an Australian/NZ trained specialist. RACMA’s SIMG assessment process evaluates the training, qualifications, and experience of the SIMG for comparability with an Australian/NZ trained Medical Administrator. The specialist pathway for Medical Administration allows for an assessment of specialist recognition to be able to register and practise as a specialist medical administrator.

The RACMA training program is a (minimum) three-year program. Candidates must fulfil the requirements of each component to be eligible for fellowship. The components include:

• RACMA training program
  
• University Masters degree studies (relevant to health system management)
• Supervised workplace training in medical services management