Review - ANZCA Training Programme Curriculum
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) is directly responsible for the examination and qualification of anaesthetists, and the standards of anaesthesia practice, in both Australia and New Zealand. As part of the College's current strategy, the ANZCA Training Programme has undergone a major review.
The ANZCA Curriculum Review Project was designed to ensure that the curriculum remains contemporary in terms of both clinical content and educational method. It was also designed to address the pressing issue of a significant anticipated expansion in the numbers of graduating students applying for anaesthesia training.
The review was coordinated by the College's Education Development Unit (EDU) and oversight was provided by the Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG) reporting to the College’s Education and Training Committee (ETC) and ANZCA Council.
REVIEW COMPLETED: AUGUST 2008 - MAY 2010
Project Podcasts
The final outcomes of the Curriculum Review Project were presented at the 2010 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Christchurch, New Zealand.
To view the podcasts of these presentations, see our e-Learning pages.
Publications
Curriculum Review Project - Final Outcomes
ANZCA Recommendations for Curriculum Change
To view details, see our Recommendations section.
For a copy of the document, download ANZCA Recommendations for Curriculum Change (PDF 561KB)
ANZCA Curriculum Framework
To view details, see our Framework section.
For a copy of the document, download ANZCA Curriculum Framework (PDF 504KB)
Other Publications
Survey Results: to view details and download a copy, see our Survey pages.
Submissions Summary: to view details and download a copy, see our Submissions Summary pages.
Submissions Received: to view details and download a copy, see our Submissions Received pages.
ANZCA Curriculum Review Project
Project Overview
Background
A review of the current ANZCA Training Programme was planned since its introduction in 2004. The Curriculum Review Project was initiated in late 2008 to coincide with the first cohort of ANZCA Trainees completing the full programme.
The review was also undertaken in response to a number of issues facing the medical systems in which Anaesthetists work and train:
- increased number of junior doctors seeking a place in vocational training from 2012, due to increased places offered by medical schools in both Australia and New Zealand
- government calls for expanded training settings (for example, into the private sector and rural areas).
- maintaining a contemporary training programme (both in clinical content and educational method)
Aim
The aim of the Curriculum Review Project is to enhance educational quality in three key areas of the ANZCA Training Programme:
- The teaching, learning and assessment methods used;
- The processes undertaken to manage and enhance the programme, including:
- Continuous evaluation and quality improvement systems;
- Development, training and support for ANZCA Teachers.
- The operational matters associated with the programme.
Consultative Phases
Submissions
The first consultative stage in the Curriculum Review Project was completed in January 2009 and took the form of an open submissions process. Any organisation/instutution, group or individual having an interest in the ANZCA Training Programme was able to comment on the current training programme, indicate desired outcomes of training and also propose innovative ideas for the curriculum. Invitations were also sent to key stakeholders.
The submissions were open from 1 October 2008 to 31 January 2009.
For further details, see our Submissions pages.
Survey
The second consultative phase in the Curriculum Review Project was completed in October 2009 and took the form of a survey of all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees. The survey focussed on the major issues surrounding the ANZCA Training Programme, as identified in the submissions process and/or by relevant College committees, working groups and operational units.
The survey was open from 21 September until 31 October 2009.
For further details, see our Survey pages.
Project Outcomes
The outcomes of the Curriculum Review Project included an ANZCA Curriculum Framework and a set of Recommendations for Curriculum Change.
ANZCA Curriculum Framework
A curriculum framework is an organised set of learning outcomes which define the scope of content to be learned and what needs to be taught and assessed. The ANZCA Curriculum Framework explicitly defines, all aspects of contemporary practice of Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCAs) and will be used to plan and deliver all aspects of the ANZCA Training Programme (including its content, teaching, learning and assessment tools).
To develop this framework, the College has adapted an internationally recognised and objectively researched framework used by many medical specialties worldwide; the CanMEDS Curriculum Framework (for further information, see the CanMEDS website). The ANZCA Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG) coordinated the adaptation of this framework. During the Consultative Phases of the review, input was sought regarding the ANZCA Curriculum Framework from all stakeholders. Further amendments have been included following a review of other relevant curriculum frameworks, as well as input provided by the ANZCA Trainee Committee and ANZCA Regional/National Committees.
For a copy of the framework, download ANZCA Curriculum Framework (PDF 504KB).
Recommendations
Information gathered during the Curriculum Review Project has been used by the Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG) to develop a set of recommendations for changes to the ANZCA Training Programme.
Sources of information for development of the recommendations were:
- ANZCA Curriculum Review Submissions
- ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey
- Evidence-based (or best-practice) educational principles
- Principles of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG)
- College Strategy
- Government requirements/requests
- Medical Council (both Australian and New Zealand) requirements/requests
In collaboration with the ANZCA Assessments Subcommittee (ASC), the CRWG developed an initial draft of the recommendations which then underwent several rounds of review and refinement following further input from the ANZCA Education and Training Committe (ETC) and its subcommittees.
For a copy of the recommendations, download ANZCA Recommendations for Curriculum Change (PDF 561KB).
Project Reporting
There were three stages of reporting for the Curriculum Review Project:
- Approval by ETC - March 2010
- Approval by Council - April 2010
- Official Dissemination - May 2010 (ANZCA ASM)
- The outcomes of the Curriculum Review Project were officially disseminated at the 2010 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), which was held in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Following dissemination of outcomes from the Curriculum Review Project, a process of re-writing and implementation will need to be undertaken. The ANZCA Curriculum Redevelopment Project will be launched in due course.
Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG)
To ensure that a relevant agenda, timeline and project framework was set for the Curriculum Review Project, ANZCA Council convened a Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG).
Roles and Principles
The role of the CRWG was to act as a steering group for the curriculum review process; and specifically to:
- set the agenda, timeline and project framework for the curriculum review process
- provide guidance on direction of the curriculum review process
- provide guidance on the methodological approaches to be utilised
- advise on methods to access key groups for participation in the review process
- provide general expertise on the practice of anaesthesia, when required
- oversee the analysis process from the review
- convene specialist reference groups to assist with interpretation of results
The roles of the CRWG did not include:
- re-writing the curriculum
- representation of any specific anaesthetic specialty/interest content
The principles of the CRWG were:
- that the CRWG should be of a workable size (aiming for 12-15 members)
- that the CRWG should be a primarily internal working group (with community and federal government representation)
- that the CRWG will meet primarily via teleconference
- that members will not be representing any individual specialty expertise area, as specialty content expertise will be sought at a key stage in the review process
- that the CRWG will contain members covering various aspects of experience with the FANZCA curriculum
- that the CRWG will contain members with the required expertise for steering the curriculum review process
- that the CRWG will contain members covering various stake-holder perspectives
- that on completion of the review, which will involve recommendations regarding curriculum change, the CRWG will be disbanded
Membership
Note. The Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG) was disbanded at the conclusion of the review (May 2010).
| Title |
Name |
Region |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms Mary Lawson |
ANZCA Staff Director of Education |
| Review Coordinator |
Ms Claire Byrne |
ANZCA Staff Education Research and Evaluation Officer |
| Chair Education and Training Committee |
Dr Lindy Roberts |
WA |
| DPA (Assessor) |
Dr Steuart Henderson |
NZ |
| Member |
Dr Genevieve Goulding | QLD |
| Member |
Dr Michele Joseph |
VIC |
| Member |
Dr Cate McIntosh |
NSW |
| Member |
Dr Mark Reeves |
TAS |
| Member |
Dr David Scott |
NSW |
| Member |
Dr Brian Spain |
NT |
| Member (New Fellow) |
Dr Robert Young |
SA |
| Trainee Representative |
Dr Rachel Shanks |
VIC |
| Trainee Representative |
Dr Zain Upton |
ACT |
| Trainee Representative |
Dr David Whybrew |
NZ |
| Government Representative |
Ms Kerri Kellett* |
AUS Government |
| Government Representative |
Dr David Galler |
NZ Government |
| Community Representative |
Ms Gabrielle Endacott |
Community Representative |
*Formerly Ms Maria Jolly (August 2008 - January 2009)
Meetings and Progress
Progress Update - Monday 17 May 2010
Communication of Project Outcomes (External). Emails were sent to all external stakeholders informing them of the completion of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Project (including a link to download the Recommendations for Curriculum Change and the ANZCA Curriculum Framework). For a list of external stakeholders see our Submissions Invitations pages.
Progress Update - Saturday 01 May 2010
Official Project Outcome Dissemination. The final outcomes from the Curriculum Review Project, including a set of Recommendations for Curriculum Change and a new ANZCA Curriculum Framework, were presented at the 2010 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Christchurch, New Zealand. A podcast recording of the presentations will be made available from this website in due course.
Progress Update - Monday 25 April 2010
Communication of Project Outcomes (Internal). Emails were sent to all relevant ANZCA Committees and staff informing them of the completion of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Project (including a link to download the Recommendations for Curriculum Change and the ANZCA Curriculum Framework).
Progress Update - Tuesday 20 April 2010
Curriculum Review Project Outcomes Published Online. The final outcomes from the Curriculum Review Project, including a set of Recommendations for Curriculum Change and a new ANZCA Curriculum Framework, were published online.
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). An item appeared in the
announcements list on the ANZCA Homepage announcing the availability of the Curriculum Review Project outcomes. For a copy, see our Announcements pages.
Progress Update - Monday 19 April 2010
Recommendations for Curriculum Change - Approved. Following input and approval from the ANZCA Education and Training Committee (ETC), including its subcommittees, the Recommendations for Curriculum Change were approved at the April meeting of the ANZCA Council. These recommendations will be officially disseminated, along with other Project Outcomes, at the 2010 ANZCA ASM.
ANZCA Curriculum Framework - Approved. Following a final round of input from the Regional/National Committees, the ANZCA Curriculum Framework, developed by the CRWG during the Curriculum Review Project, was approved at the April meeting of the ANZCA Council. The framework will be officially disseminated, along with other Project Outcomes, at the 2010 ANZCA ASM.
Progress Update - Monday 1 March 2010
ANZCA Curriculum Framework - Provisionally Approved. The ANZCA Curriculum Framework, developed by the CRWG during the Curriculum Review Project, was approved at the February meetings of both the ANZCA Education and Training Committee (ETC) and Council. It is anticipated that the framework will undergo a further round of input from Regional/National Committees before being submitted to the April 2010 meeting of Council for final approval. The finalised framework will be officially disseminated, along with other Project Outcomes, at the 2010 ANZCA ASM.
Progress Update - Tuesday 23 February 2010
Qualitative Survey Results Published Online. The qualitative results from the Curriculum Review Survey were published online. To download the survey results, see our Survey pages.
Submissions Summary Published Online. The summary report of submissions received in the Curriculum Review Project were published online. To download the report, see our Submissions Summary pages.
Meeting - Monday 1 February 2010
The fourth meeting of the ANZCA CRWG was a teleconference held from 16:00-18:00 AEDT. The aim of the workshop was to continue drafting the final recommendations from the ANZCA Curriculum Review Project. Members of the CRWG reviewed and discussed the draft ANZCA Curriculum Framework, which has been developed during the review through information provided in the two rounds of consultation (for more information on these consultative phases, see the Submissions and Survey pages). A draft set of recommendations for curriculum change were also reviewed and discussed, with members agreeing to provide detailed amendments electronically. Members agreed that the final ANZCA Curriculum Framework and Recommendations for Curriculum Change documents should be submitted to the February Education and Training Committee (ETC) and then April Council for final approval. The final set of approved outcomes will then be disemminated at the May 2010 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Progress Update - Wednesday 16 December 2009
Quantitative Survey Results Published Online. The quantitative results from the Curriculum Review Survey were published online. To download the quantitative results, see our Survey pages.
Meeting - Monday 23 November 2009
The third meeting of the ANZCA CRWG was a workshop held at ANZCA House. The overall aim of the workshop was to begin drafting the final recommendations from the ANZCA Curriculum Review Project, developing these primarily from the information received during the recent ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey.
The Workshop Attendees
Front Row (L-R): Ms Claire Byrne, Dr Robert Young, Mr Greg Pain, Ms Felicity Hutton, Dr Mark Reeves.
Second Row (L-R): Dr Brian Spain, Ms Susan Batur (not visible), Ms Carmen Davis, Ms Mary Lawson, A/P Jenny Weller, Dr Christopher Wilde.
Third Row (L-R): Dr Cate McIntosh (not visible), Dr Zain Upton, Ms Kerri Kellett, Dr Chris Lowry, Dr Natalie Smith.
Fourth Row (L-R): Dr Lindy Roberts, Mr Geoff Tory (partially visible), Ms Gabrielle Endacott, Dr Nicole Phillips, Dr Mark Priestley, Dr Steuart Henderson.
Fifth Row (L-R): Dr Leona Wilson (not visible), Dr Genevieve Goulding (partially visible), Ms Laura Foley.
Back Row (L-R): Ms Claire Higgins (not visible), Dr David Whybrew (partially visible), Dr Michele Joseph (partially visible), Mr John Cook (not visible).
Along with members of the ANZCA CRWG, other relevant representatives were in attendance to ensure the production of a comprehensive and coordinated set of recommendations for the ANZCA Training Programme. Members of the ANZCA Assessment Subcommittee (ASC) were invited to ensure that recommendations regarding assessment are well aligned with recommendations regarding other aspects of the curriculum. The ASC membership also includes Chairs of other relevant committees (e.g. Workplace-based Assessment, Primary Exam, Final Exam and the Trainee Committee). The Chair of the ANZCA Clinical Teacher Development Working Group (CTDWG) and Coordinator of the Distance Education Working Group (DEWG) was also in attendance to ensure alignment of recommendations for teacher development and support activities. In addition, some relevant College Unit representatives will be in attendance to provide their perspectives (i.e. Training and Assessments, Finance, IT and Library).
To begin the workshop attendees were given an overview of the Curriculum Review process to-date, including an overview of results from the recent Curriculum Review Survey. The attendees then worked in small groups to review and discuss, in detail, selected sections of the survey results.
Following the workshop the CRWG will continue to refine the recommendations for changes to the ANZCA Training Programme and the ANZCA Curriculum Framework, with a final report due to the Education and Training Committee in February 2010.
Progress Update - Monday 2 November 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). An item appeared in the announcements list on the ANZCA Homepage announcing the close of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. For a copy, see our Announcements pages.
Progress Update - Saturday 31 October 2009
Survey Closed. The ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey was closed today. Further details on final response rate and results will be made available from this website in due course. For further information on the survey, see our Survey pages.
Progress Update - Friday 30 October 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the October 2009 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) reminding of the close of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 28 October 2009
Survey Last Chance Emails Completed. Individual emails to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees reminding them to complete the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey (including a link to the online version) were completed today. For an example of these emails, download the Survey Email Invitation (Last Chance) (PDF 51KB).
Progress Update - Friday 23 October 2009
Survey Reminder Emails Completed. Individual emails to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees reminding them to complete the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey (including a link to the online version) were completed today. For an example of these emails, download the Survey Email Invitation (Reminder) (PDF 43KB).
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). A countdown-timer was placed on the ANZCA Homepage and remained in place until the close of the survey (31 October 2009). To view a copy, see the Survey Countdown Timer page.
Progress Update - Wednesday 14 October 2009
Advertising (ANZCA CPD Up and Coming Events Email). A banner item appeared in an email advertisement for the ANZCA CPD Programme (sent to all ANZCA Fellows) advertising the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. For a copy of this email, download the Survey Advertising Email (PDF 58KB).
Progress Update - Tuesday 6 October 2009
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). A banner item appeared at the top of the October 2009 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) advertising the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 30 September 2009
Survey Mail-out Completed. A hard-copy version of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey (and reply-paid envelope) was sent in the post to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees. For further details, see our Survey pages.
Progress Update - Friday 25 September 2009
Survey Invitation Emails Completed. Individual emails to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees inviting them to complete the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey (including a link to the online version) were completed today. For an example of these emails, download the Survey Email Invitation (Initial) (PDF 48KB).
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the September 2009 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) advertising the launch of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Monday 21 September 2009
Survey Open. The ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey opened on Monday 21 September 2009 and was open for six weeks in total, closing on 31 October 2009. For further information, see our Survey pages.
Advertising (ANZCA Bulletin). An item appeared in the September 2009 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) with a summary and update on the Curriculum Review, including announcement of the opening of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. For a copy, see our Bulletin pages.
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). A banner item was placed on the ANZCA Homepage advertising the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. The banner remained in place until the close of the survey (31 October 2009). To view a copy, see the Survey Banner Item page.
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). An item appeared in the announcements list on the ANZCA Homepage advertising the launch of the ANZCA Curriculum Review Survey. The announcement item remained on the ANZCA Homepage until the close of the survey (31 October 2009). For a copy, see our Announcements pages.
Progress Update - Friday 24 July 2009
Submissions Published Online. The submissions received by the CRWG were published online. To download a copy of the submissions received, see the Submissions Received pages.
Progress Update - Tuesday 30 June 2009
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the June 2009 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) with a summary and update on the Curriculum Review. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Friday 26 June 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the June/July 2009 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) with a summary and update on the Curriculum Review. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Monday 22 June 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Bulletin). An item appeared in the June 2009 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) with a summary and update on the Curriculum Review. For a copy, see our Bulletin pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 03 June 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the May/June 2009 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) with a summary and update on the Curriculum Review. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Tuesday 19 May 2009
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the May 2009 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) with a summary and update on the Curriculum Review. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Thursday 16 April 2009
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the April 2009 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) detailing the outcomes of the second ANZCA CRWG meeting. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Friday 27 March 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the March 2009 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) detailing the outcomes of the second ANZCA CRWG meeting. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Meeting - Friday 06 March 2009
The second meeting of the ANZCA CRWG was a workshop held at ANZCA House and was aimed at intiating development of a discussion document for the Curriculum Review. We were delighted to have expert participation at this workshop by Dr Jason Frank (Associate Director, Office of Education, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, RCPSC). As one of the leaders in the development and implementation of the CanMEDS Curriculum Framework in both Canada and around the world, Dr Frank’s experience was most valuable to the working group.
The Workshop Attendees
Back Row (L-R): Ms Gabrielle Endacott, Dr Christopher Wilde*, Dr Steuart Henderson, Dr Zain Upton, Dr Mark Reeves, Dr Jason Frank* and Dr David Scott.
Middle Row (L-R): Ms Claire Byrne, Dr Genevieve Goulding, Dr Robert Young, Dr David Whybrew, Dr Michele Joseph and Ms Felicity Hutton*.
Front Row (L-R):, Ms Kerri Kellett, Dr Cate McIntosh, Dr Rachel Shanks, Ms Mary Lawson, Dr David Galler and Dr Lindy Roberts
* indicates workshop attendees who are not members of the CRWG
To begin the workshop attendees were given an overview of the Curriculum Review process to-date, including an overview of results from the recent Submissions Process. Dr Frank then gave a presentation on the implementation of the CanMEDS Framework, including: teaching, learning and assessments methods; and implementation pitfalls to be avoided. Following this, further development work was conducted by the group on the draft ANZCA Curriculum Framework, by analysing the submission responses regarding desired outcomes of ANZCA Training. Later the working group explored and debated major issues for the Curriculum Review.
Further work in 2009 is expected to involve a census-style survey of Fellows and Trainees and further refinement of the ANZCA Curriculum Framework.
Progress Update - Thursday 26 February 2009
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the February 2009 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) indicating that the the submissions process had closed and thanking all respondents for their submissions. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Friday 06 February 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the February 2009 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) indicating that the the submissions process had closed and thanking trainees for their submissions. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Saurday 31 January 2009
Official Close of Submissions. Submissions for the ANZCA Curriculum Review closed on 31 January 2009.
The ANZCA CRWG was very pleased to receive in excess of 100 submissions from a range of stakeholders, including: ANZCA Fellows, Trainees, Staff, Committees and Working Groups. A diverse range of external stakeholders also made submissions, including: other Colleges (both Australasian and International); anaesthetic associations; various government/regulatory bodies (in both Australia and New Zealand); as well as other affiliated professional groups (such as midwives and operating room nurses); and a number of international experts in medical education.
The ANZCA CRWG would like to thank everyone who coordinated and/or contributed to a submission, your time and effort is very much appreciated and your thoughts and opinions on the ANZCA Training Programme will be invaluable for the next stages of the curriculum review process.
For more details of the submission process and outcomes, see the Submissions pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 14 January 2009
Submission Invitee Reminders Completed. All internal and external stakeholders previously sent invitations to make submissions were sent an email reminder of the deadline (31 January 2009). For a list of invited stakeholders, see the Submissions Invitations pages.
Progress Update - Monday 05 January 2009
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). A banner item was placed on the ANZCA Homepage advertising the submissions process for the curriculum review. The banner remained in place until the close of submissions (31 January 2009). To view a copy, see the Submissions Banner Item page.
Progress Update - Tuesday 23 December 2008
External Submission Invitations Completed. Key external stakeholders were sent invitations to coordinate a group submission, or make an individual submission, to the ANZCA CRWG. A total of 200 external groups were invited; along with 10 individuals (involved in medical education research). For a list of invited stakeholders, see the Submissions Invitations pages.
Advertising (ANZCA Bulletin). An item appeared in the December 2008 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) advertising the submissions process for the curriculum review. For a copy, see our Bulletin pages.
Progress Update - Friday 19 December 2008
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the December 2008 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) to advertise the submissions process and advise the extended deadline. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 08 December 2008
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the December 2008 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) to advertise the submissions process and advise the extended deadline. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Tuesday 25 November 2008
Submission Deadline Extended. The ANZCA CRWG would like to thank everyone who had already taken the time to make, or begin preparing, a submission. Whilst submissions were encouraged to be made as soon as possible, it was recognised that some groups (particularly external parties) were finding it difficult to prepare a response by the original deadline (31 December 2008). As such, the submission deadline was extended; until 31 January 2009. While submissions received up until 31 January 2009 were included in the review, submissions were reviewed and utilised as they were received. In particular, submissions received prior to the first meeting of the ANZCA Clinical Teacher Development Working group (CTDWG) (11 December 2008) formed an important basis for the review and re-design of the support and development initiatives the College offers to those providing clinical teaching opportunities to ANZCA Trainees.
Advertising (ANZCA E-News Item). All ANZCA Fellows and Trainees were sent a single e-news item advertising the submissions and notifying them of the extended deadline. For an example, download the Submissions E-News Item (PDF 31KB).
Progress Update - Friday 12 November 2008
Internal Submission Invitations Completed. Key internal (ANZCA related) stakeholders were sent individual invitations to coordinate a group submission, or make an individual submission, to the ANZCA CRWG. A total of 86 ANZCA Committees, Subcommittees and Working Groups were invited; along with 326 individuals (in various ANZCA positions). For a list of invited stakeholders, see the Submissions Invitations pages.
Progress Update - Friday 31 October 2008
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the October 2008 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) announcing the opening of submissions for the curriculum review. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Tuesday 28 October 2008
Advertising (ANZCA Bulletin). An item appeared in the October 2008 edition of the ANZCA Bulletin (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) advertising the submissions process for the curriculum review. For a copy, see our Bulletin pages.
Progress Update - Thursday 16 October 2008
Advertising (ANZCA Homepage). An item appeared in the announcements list on the ANZCA Homepage advertising the submissions process for the curriculum review. For a copy, see our Announcements pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 15 October 2008
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the October 2008 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) announcing the opening of submissions for the curriculum review. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Friday 06 October 2008
Submissions Open. Submissions to the ANZCA CRWG opened in October 2008 and closed on 31 January 2009. For futher information on the submissions process and outcomes (including a link to an archived version of the ANZCA CRWG Submission Form), see our Submissions pages.
Progress Update - Friday 29 August 2008
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the August 2008 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) detailing the outcomes of the first meeting of the ANZCA CRWG. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Progress Update - Wednesday 27 August 2008
Advertising (ANZCA E-Newsletter). An item appeared in the August 2008 edition of the ANZCA E-Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Fellows and Trainees) announcing the official start of the curriculum review process, including outcomes of the first meeting of the ANZCA CRWG. For a copy, see our E-Newsletter pages.
Meeting - Thursday 14 August 2008
The first meeting of the ANZCA CRWG was a workshop held at ANZCA House, and marked the beginning of this latest review of the ANZCA Training Programme. The President, and members of the College Executive, started the day with an official welcome. Workshop attendees were then given an overview of the curriculum review process by the Education Development Unit (EDU) and began work to agree a framework and set of principles for the process.
The Workshop Attendees
Back Row (L-R): Dr Peter Gibson*, Dr Steuart Henderson, Ms Fiona McCook*, Dr Robert Young, Dr Mark Reeves, Ms Gabrielle Endacott and Dr Zain Upton.
Middle Row (L-R): Ms Mary Lawson, Dr Brian Spain, Dr David Whybrew, Dr Craig Noonan*, Ms Maria Jolly and Dr Michelle Spencer.*
Front Row (L-R): Dr Michele Joseph, Assoc. Prof. Jenny Weller*, Dr Lindy Roberts, Dr Genevieve Goulding, Dr David Galler and Ms Claire Byrne.
* indicates workshop attendees who are not members of the CRWG
The outcomes of the workshop were:
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Agreement of the use of the CanMEDS-2005 framework for the revised curriculum (for further information, see the CanMEDS wesbite)
- Development of principles for the review process, in particular the need for:
- alignment of teaching, learning and assessment within the curriculum;
- clear and feasible organisation of the curriculum (especially in regards to selection, clinical experience and progression issues);
- a system of on-going programme evaluation and improvement for the training programme; and
- a system of clinical teacher development and support available to all clinical teachers (i.e. available to all Fellows working with trainees).
- Agreement on the structure for the submissions process.
By all accounts this first meeting of the CRWG was a success. The next step in the Curriculum Review was a submissions process to canvass opinions of all stakeholders (including Fellows, Trainees, other Colleges etc). For futher information on the submissions process and outcomes (including a link to an archived version of the ANZCA CRWG Submission Form), see our Submissions pages.
Progress Update - Friday 01 August 2008
Advertising (ANZCA Trainee Newsletter). An item appeared in the July 2008 edition of the ANZCA Trainee Newsletter (sent to all ANZCA Trainees) announcing the official start of the curriculum review process. For a copy, see our Trainee Newsletter pages.
Further Information
If you have any queries regarding the ANZCA Curriculum Review Project, please contact the ANZCA Education Development Unit (EDU), education@anzca.edu.au
