Registrar - Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee 2026/27

Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainee (Registrar)

2026–2027 | Victoria
RACP-Accredited & Non-Accredited Applicants Welcome



This role provides a **diverse, supportive and high-quality training environment**, ideal for doctors seeking to develop strong clinical, leadership and academic skills across the full spectrum of geriatric care.



As a Geriatric Medicine Registrar, you will gain comprehensive exposure to inpatient, outpatient, emergency and community-based geriatric medicine through a structured rotation program. Term allocations are **individualised to meet training needs**, while maintaining service requirements.

Clinical Rotations May Include

* **Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit**
* **Orthogeriatrics & Surgical Liaison**
* **Acute Geriatric Medicine**, including Psychiatry and General Medicine consults
* **Geriatric Medicine in the Emergency Department**
* **Community Geriatric Medicine (GEM@Home)**

Outpatient & Subspecialty Exposure

Registrars actively participate in **weekly geriatric clinics**, which may include:

* General Geriatric Medicine
* Cognitive, Dementia and Memory Services (CDAMS)
* Telehealth clinics
* Falls and Balance clinics
* Continence clinics
* Movement Disorders Clinic

This breadth of exposure supports development of strong diagnostic, multidisciplinary and continuity-of-care skills.

Teaching, Supervision & Leadership

Registrars are encouraged to:

* Supervise and support junior medical staff
* Participate in bedside teaching and clinical education
* Develop leadership and supervisory skills within a collegial team environment

Education & Training Support

Bendigo Health offers robust educational support, including:



For **RACP-accredited trainees**, a **structured three-year advanced training pathway** is available, comprising:



* A strong culture of teaching and supervision
* Excellent consultant support and approachable leadership
* Diverse clinical exposure comparable to major metropolitan services
* A welcoming regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to Melbourne


Applicants should have:

* MBBS or equivalent
* General registration with **AHPRA**
* Eligibility for or interest in **RACP Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training**, or
* Suitable experience for a **non-accredited registrar position**