Indigenous Specialist Trainees in the Medical Workforce Project

Overview

The purpose of the Indigenous Specialist Trainees in the Medical Workforce Project is to undertake research and consult with specialist medical colleges on improving and supporting pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors into specialist medical training. The objectives of the program are to:• Increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical specialists by improving the capacity of specialist medical colleges to foster and provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical specialist trainees. • Improve and embed practices and processes of specialist medical colleges regarding the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical specialist trainees and support their pathway to successful fellowship. • Improve cultural safety in Australia’s health system. The aims of the project are consistent with the government’s objectives to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes by providing workforce support and training, with a focus on improving access to health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.