Submissions - ANZCA Curriculum Review

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 is undergoing a major review.

A review such as this has been designed to ensure that the curriculum remains contemporary, and that ANZCA trainees are experiencing the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities and achieving optimal clinical competence.  To ensure that a relevant agenda, timeline and project framework are set for the review process, ANZCA Council has convened a Curriculum Review Working Group (CRWG).

At its first meeting (14 August 2008) the ANZCA CRWG committed to aligning the revised ANZCA Curriculum with the CanMEDS-2005 Framework and developed a set of principles for the curriculum review process.  For further details of the outcomes of this meeting, click here.

In parallel with the review of the ANZCA Training Programme, the College is also reviewing and re-designing the way in which it provides support and training for those Fellows delivering clinical teaching opportunities to our trainees.  To oversee this process, a Clinical Teacher Development Working Group (CTDWG) has been convened by the ANZCA Council.

Submissions Invitation:

To officially begin the curriculum review process the ANZCA CRWG would like to invite submissions from all stakeholders about ANZCA Training Programme and/or ANZCA Clinical Teacher Development and Support Initiatives.

Extended Deadline:  31 January 2009

Click here to download the ANZCA CRWG Submission Form

Submissions Information:

What is a submission? 

Who can make a submission?

How is a submission made?

When are submissions due?

How will submissions be used?

Who has been specifically invited to make a submission?

What websites might be useful for me? 

What technical information should I know to complete the Submission Form?

What if I have trouble with the Submission Form?

What is a submission?

Making a submission will allow you to convey to the ANZCA CRWG:

• your opinions and suggestions regarding the current ANZCA Training Programme;
• your suggested set of desired outcomes of ANZCA training (e.g. the knowledge, skills and professional attributes an ANZCA trainee should possess upon completion of training);
• your ideas for innovation within the ANZCA Training Programme;
  
• your ideas for a comprehensive clinical teacher training and support programme for ANZCA Fellows; and
  
• other information you think might be relevant for a comprehensive curriculum review.

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Who can make a submission?

Submissions to the ANZCA CRWG are open and may be made by any group or individual having an interest in the ANZCA Training Programme and/or ANZCA Clinical Teacher Development and Support Initiatives.  A group submission may be made by any combination of individuals, including any: organisation, institution, committee, sub-committee, working-group, interest group, hospital team, etc.

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How is a submission made?

Submissions must be completed on the ANZCA CRWG Submission Form, which is available for download below.

To submit your completed form, simply click the 'Submit' button on the last page.

Click here to download the ANZCA CRWG Submission Form.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS!

All Users:  To avoid technical issues with the ANZCA CRWG Submission Form, do not attempt to complete the form as opened directly in your web browser.  Ensure you first save the form to your computer and the re-open the saved file through the latest version of Adobe Reader.  You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader for free.

Apple-Mac Users:  Ensure you open your saved form in the latest version of Adobe Reader only.  Do not attempt to complete the form through any other PDF viewer program (e.g. Preview).

 

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When are submissions due?

In order for the ANZCA CRWG to meet its reporting deadlines, submissions will need to be received no later than:

31 January 2009

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How will submissions be used?

Submissions made to the ANZCA CRWG will be used to guide the process of curriculum review for the ANZCA Training Programme.  In particular, the information supplied will assist in the creation of a set of desirable outcomes of ANZCA training.  In addition, any information provided in the submissions which is related to ANZCA clinical teacher development and support will be forwarded to the ANZCA CTDWG for their consideration.

All submissions received may be published on the ANZCA website, or within other publicly available reports made by ANZCA.  Submissions will not be published or considered in the review process if they promote a product or service (either directly or indirectly), contain offensive language or the sentiments expressed are likely to offend.  ANZCA also reserves the right not to consider or publish submissions deemed inappropriate for reasons other than those outlined above.

While the ANZCA CRWG is interested in hearing all viewpoints, the submissions process may not be the most appropriate means of making a complaint or seeking assistance.  For matters that require a specific action or response, it may be more appropriate to contact the College directly.

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Who has been specifically invited to make a submission?

While this is an open call for submissions, invitations to a number of groups and individuals were planned, to encourage input from key stakeholders.

For details on who has been sent a specific invitation, click here.

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What websites might be useful for me?

• ANZCA Website
•  ANZCA Training Programme
• Registration Process
  
• Guidelines for the Selection of Trainees
• Curriculum Modules
  
• Primary Exam
• Final Exam
• In-Training Assessments
  
• Fellowship
  
• Other Websites
• CanMEDS Curriculum Framework
• Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors
  
• Good Medical Practice (Australia)
• Good Medical Practice (New Zealand)
• Good Medical Practice (United Kingdom)
• Australian Medical Council - Accreditation Information
  
• New Zealand Medical Council - Accreditation Information
  

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What technical information should I know to complete the Submission Form?

1. Technical Requirements:
• Ensure you do not complete the Submission Form as opened directly in your web-browser.  Instead, you must first save the form to your computer and then re-open the saved file through Adobe Reader.
• Ensure you are using the latest version of Adobe Reader to open and complete the Submission Form.  You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader for free.  Only Adobe Reader will allow you to submit your form electronically.
  
• Ensure you have completed the required fields (marked with *) on the first page of the form prior to submission.  If you attempt to submit your form without completing these fields, you will receive an error message and the required fields will be highlighted in red for you to complete.
• Ensure you are connected to the internet when attempting to submit your completed Submission Form.  The submission process, initiated by clicking the 'Submit' button on the last page of the form, will utilise your email application.
  
2. Text Response Fields:
• Remember that for all text response fields, the formatting has been set.  Font size and spacing is pre-set and you will need to manually identify/number bullet points.  You can copy and paste from other documents if you wish, but formatting (including heading styles and bullet points) will not be maintained.
• Remember that for all text response fields, the length of response is limited.
  
• On the first page of the form, responses are limited to the visible area.  Please ensure your response fits within the space provided.
  
• On subsequent pages of the form, responses can be longer than the visible area, but will limited to 5,000 characters.  Please keep your response to these items within this limit.
3. Saving Your Form:
• You can save a copy of your form with your responses in place.  Simply choose 'Save As' from the 'File' menu found at the top of the Adobe Reader.
  Remember to save to an easily accessible folder on your computer.
  
• Saved forms can be re-opened for further editing of responses, or emailed to a colleague for their input/reference (if required).
4. Submitting Your Form:
• Submissions must be made electronically by clicking the 'Submit' button on the last page of the Submission Form.  Refer to the 'Electronic Submission Instructions' section on the last page of the form for details.
• Before submitting your form, please ensure you have all the required 'Technical Requirements'; i.e. saved the form to your computer, opened and completed the saved form using the latest version of Adobe Reader; completed the required fields (*) on page one; and are connected to the internet.
  

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What if I have trouble with the Submission Form?

If, after reading the technical requirements section above, you are still having trouble with the Submission Form, please send an email stating the problem to the Education Development Unit.

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