Guidance for Endocrinology advanced training applications.
Background
Advanced training in Endocrinology is a 3 year programme as described in the RACP training
handbook. In the Auckland region, there are a number of runs that are suitable for
advancing Endocrinology training: the major runs are those in Endocrinology at Greenlane
Clinical Centre, Diabetes at Greenlane Clinical Centre,
Endocrinology/Diabetes at North Shore Hospital, and Endocrinology/Diabetes at
Middlemore Hospital.
Anyone wishing to train in Endocrinology in the Auckland region is required to apply as
described below. There are usually more applicants than places available. All applications
are reviewed by members of the Auckland Regional Committee for Endocrine Training
(ARCET). The highest ranking candidates based upon the applications received will be invited
to an interview.
While priority for Endocrinology and Diabetes runs in Auckland is given to advanced trainees
in Endocrinology, requests for runs by advanced trainees in other specialities are welcome.
Individuals considering applying either for advanced training in Endocrinology or for an
Endocrinology or Diabetes run as part of advanced training in another specialty are
encouraged to meet with a member of ARCET to discuss their training plans.
Current members are:
North Shore Hospital- Simon Young, Rick Cutfield
Greenlane Clinical Centre- Mike Croxson, Ian Holdaway, Paul Drury (Diabetes)
Middlemore Hospital- Mark Bolland, Brandon Orr-Walker
Reproductive Endocrinology- Stella Milsom
Application form:
Please provide the following information
1. A brief covering letter that details your medical training to date and your future plans for
advanced training (no more than ½ page)
2. Immediately beneath the cover letter indicate whether you are applying for advanced
Endocrinology training, for dual training in Endocrinology together with Internal Medicine,
or for a Diabetes or Endocrinology run as part of your advanced training in another specialty.
3. A brief CV (no more than 2 pages) that includes your tertiary education, post-graduate
education, research experience, previous jobs as a junior doctor, and any other relevant
information.
4. At least 1 reference needs to be from a Physician working in General Medicine or a
subspecialty of Internal Medicine.