Psychogeriatric training in Australia and New Zealand: a survey of psychiatry trainees and training program co-ordinators.
Psychiatry trainees and training program co-ordinators in Australia and New Zealand were surveyed about psychogeriatric training. Responses were received from the co-ordinators of all training programs and 68% of trainees. Over 94% of responding trainees believe they require at least 3 months' psychogeriatric training. Currently about 70% of trainees obtain a psychogeriatric term by Year 4 of training, with 17 out of 21 training programs having positions available. Most trainees positively rate their psychogeriatric training experiences, with 89% enjoying it and 78% believing it adequate for their needs. It is recommended that psychogeriatric training be available to all trainees before sitting the RANZCP Section 1 examinations.
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Academic Department of Psychogeriatrics, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, New South Wales.
D001315:Australia; D003625:Data Collection; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D005852:Geriatric Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D013337:Students, Medical