Introduction

The AFPHM training program provides trainees with experience in the practice of public health medicine in appropriately supervised and supported environments. In the course of three years (full-time equivalent), trainees acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a public health physician by completing, with guidance from regional Education Coordinators, supervisors, and mentors, rotations through a variety of public health activities.

A comprehensive list of competencies expected to be possessed by a graduate of the training program, forms the basis for developing individual training plans for each year of training (see Competency Areas).

While strongly regional in its focus, the AFPHM training program is supported by an Associate Director of Training, employed by the Faculty’s national office.

The Faculty Education Committee oversees the Faculty's training program, with the assistance of the Teaching and Learning subcommittee, the CPD Sub-Committee, the Accreditation Subcommittee and the Assessment Sub Committee.

The Faculty’s Education Committee consists of Lead Fellows in Teaching and Learning, Assessment, Accreditation and Continuing Professional Development.

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Faculty Education Committee led by the Lead Fellow in Teaching and Learning. It consists of a Fellow from each State and Territory who oversees the Faculty’s training program in conjunction with the subcommittee on Assessment.

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee has the responsibility of recommending Trainees applications to commence and continue training, applications for deferral of training, applications to continue overseas training beyond the original twelve months to the Faculty Education Committee.

College Appeals Process