Getting on to paediatric training in Victoria

This post collates some advice that I provide to medical students and junior doctors looking to enter paediatric training in Victoria. This post concerns entry at the Junior Resident Medical Officer (JRMO) level, which is the pathway for doctors with no or minimal paediatric experience. This is based on my experience applying in 2023 as a PGY1 for 2024 entry (obtained unaccredited JRMO position), and applying in 2024 for 2025 entry (obtained accredited JRMO position). Overview Entry at the JRMO level is centralised via the Victorian Basic Paediatric Training Consortium (VBPTC), which is the only network for paediatric basic training in Victoria. Recruitment, contracts and employment are done by the Royal Children's Hospital on behalf of the VBPTC. The entry pathway and application process is described here, including a link to the most recent recorded information session. JRMO positions are offered on either an accredited basis (accredited for basic physician training, BPT, with the…