Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia

11/09/2026

PMCWA is pleased to announce its 2026 Award Winners! 🎉

Congratulations to Dr Cheng Bi, named Prevocational Doctor of the Year, and Dr Sampath Kondasinghe, awarded WA Clinical Educator of the Year, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to junior doctor wellbeing, education, mentorship and patient care.

Both recipients will go on to represent Western Australia at the national CPMEC Awards in November. We wish them every success and congratulate them on these well-deserved achievements.

04/09/2026

All doctors-in-training in Australia, complete your Medical Training Survey to have your say in the improvement of medical training and patient safety. Login to your AHPRA portal to complete the survey today.

Log into your Ahpra portal and complete the Medical Training Survey today.

14/08/2026

***UPDATE***
Expressions of interest applications for the 2027 CRP Metro and CRP Peel Pilot placements have been extended to Monday 31st August 2026 (4:00pm AWST).

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP) and the 2027 Peel Pilot placement with Silverchain.

The Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP) with Silverchain offers RMOs at FSH, RPH and SCGH the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community-based care within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

The Peel Pilot placement will be based at Silverchain's Peel office, adjacent to Peel Health Campus, and may be of particular interest to RMOs living in the Peel region or southern corridor.

RMOs remain employed by their primary hospital and are seconded to Silverchain for a term-long placement in Palliative Care.

Further information is available in the flyers and advertisements at the link below:
• 2027 Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP): Metro CRP 2027
• 2027 Peel Pilot Placement: Metro CRP 2027 - Peel Pilot

Please refer to the attached flyers for eligibility requirements, application instructions and further details about the placements.

Current Vacancy: One Peel-based CRP placement remains available for Term 5 2026. Interested RMOs can contact [email protected] for further information.

Applications close at the new time of 4:00pm AWST on Monday 31 August 2026.

For any application related queries, please contact Rachel Carey in the Medical Workforce team at [email protected].

04/08/2026

It’s MTS time! Your survey shows up when you renew your Ahpra medical registration, right at the end of the process. Interns and international medical graduates, check your email inbox for your MTS invitation from the Medical Board.

If you are eligible to complete the MTS, you can also access it via your Ahpra portal.

Remember, your opinion matters to us!

For further information please visit https://www.medicaltrainingsurvey.gov.au/
or visit Aphra's page - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra

22/07/2026

Applications are now open for the General Practice Hospital Training Program (GPHTP) for 2027!

This is an opportunity for junior doctors planning to enter GP training within the next 18 months, GPHTP is built to set future GPs up for success. The program can provide trainees access to hospital rotations that genuinely prepare them for community GP training.

Key features include GP relevant rotations, personalised training needs assessments, and structured allocation.

Eligible applicants must hold a 2027 RMO contract at one of WA’s participating health services, including major metropolitan, private, and regional sites.

If you’re ready to build the clinical foundation for a rewarding career in General Practice, this is your pathway.

To apply visit https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/493234

07/07/2026

Nominations for the 2026 CPMEC Awards are open now, closing 07 August 2026!

Each year, the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMEC) recognises both prevocational doctors and clinical educators across Australia and New Zealand. This is done through the presentation of two awards, recognising those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation and valuable contributions to prevocational medical education and training.

More information, including links to nomination forms, can be found via the PMCWA Website -

Learn about the annual CPMEC and MEO innovation awards and how the winners are selected through the nomination and judging process.

05/06/2026

Today, the PMCWA team is joining the medical community in supporting Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day.
By wearing our brightest socks, we’re helping to raise awareness of doctors’ mental health and encourage open, supportive conversations.

👉 Learn more about the initiative: https://www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/

27/05/2026

We're recruiting for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and Service Medical Registrars (SMRs) for 2027 🙌 Apply now!

As a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) or Service Medical Registrar (SMR), you’ll gain hands on experience caring for hospital patients, supported by senior doctors every step of the way.

You’ll assess patients, help manage care plans, assist with procedures, and build confidence communicating with patients and their families – all while rotating through different specialties and growing your clinical skills.

Applications close at 12 pm on 22 June 2026.

Take the next step in your medical career 👉 https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/493164
Application tips 👉 RMO/SMR Centralised Recruitment

05/05/2026

The centralised intern recruitment process is now open!
Applications for 2027 WA intern positions are being accepted through MedCareersWA until Thursday 4 June 12 noon (AWST).
Eligible medical graduates are encouraged to apply now: https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/search
For more information visit www.pmcwa.org.au or email [email protected]

17/03/2026

Last chance to register for the 2026 PMCWA Medical Careers Expo!
https://pmcwa.org.au/events/medical-careers-expo-2026