Welcome to VMPF

The Victorian Medical Postgraduate Foundation Inc. (VMPF) has provided education, training and resources to medical practitioners and allied health professionals in Victoria for over 80 years.

International Medical Graduates can benefit from our bridging courses to assist in their preparation for the Australian Medical Council (AMC) exams.

Regional Victoria benefits from our comprehensive Country Education program.

Seminars, workshops and courses are conducted regularly as part of our Metropolitan Education program in Melbourne.

Several Publications are produced and/or distributed by the VMPF, including Electroconvulsive Therapy: an Australasian Guide and our newest publication Anxiety Disorders: Current Controversies, Future Directions.

Our Events Calendar pages keep you informed of current and proposed activities.

 

VMPF News

Country Education Program

Highlights of the Country Education program for November include:

  • Ms Paula Bruce is speaking in Mildura on "Dealing with Angry Patients" 
  • Dr Marcus Kenedy is speaking in Sale on "Advanced Medical Transport
  • Dr Ann Cass is speaking in Warrnambool on ENT updates

To find details of these meetings and more please refer to our Events Calendar.

What is the Country Education Program?

Need to know more about the Country Education Program? It is open to all medical practitioners and allied health professionals.
Click here to learn more.

AMC Bridging Courses

NEWS FLASH!!

CLINICAL TRIAL EXAM 
Saturday, 6 December 2008
 

APPLY NOW!  DON'T MISS OUT! 
Are you preparing for the AMC's Clinical Exam? VMPF's half-day Clinical Trial Exam can assist you. Sixteen OSCE stations with immediate feedback. Send us your application form quickly as places are limited.   More.... 

AMC MCQ Trial Exam
Saturday, 29 November 2008
 

CLOSED! 
VMPF has been delighted to work together with the AMC in providing the candidates to take part in the MCQ Trial Exam. Available places in the Exam have now been filled. Successful candidates will have their place confirmed by the AMC in the week ending 21 November 2008.  

2009 Bridging Courses

We are pleased to announce our January 2009 courses.

Clinical Bridging Course (12 weeks)
19 January to 10 April 2009

MCQ Bridging Course (6 weeks)
27 January to 6 March 2009

Application forms for these courses will be available soon.  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  to register your interest in these courses.

International Medical Graduate (IMG) Assessment

An Australia-wide system to assess IMGs before they are registered to practise medicine comes into effect on 1 July 2008. Click here to view information about the new pathways to medical registration and the IMG Competent Authority Pathway FAQs.

ALERT!!  

From 1 July 2008, all IMGs seeking medical registration in Australia will be required to have passed the Australian Medical Council MCQ examination.

AMC Bridging Courses

More AMC Bridging Courses to prepare for the MCQ and Clinical AMC exams will be conducted in 2009. Register your interest in these courses by contacting VMPF on 03 9415 1177.

Click here for further details of all courses for International Medical Graduates.

More VMPF News...

Anxiety Disorders: Current Controversies, Future Directions

Our newest publication. Click here to purchase your copy. (Includes a diagnostic flow chart.)

Electroconvulsive Therapy: An Australasian Guide

Our Electroconvulsive Therapy Guide is also available for purchase. Click here for details and the order form.

AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment

This new publication from the Australian Medical Council is now available from VMPF for $220 (plus $13 postage).

This is a valuable resource for international medical graduates preparing for the AMC's Clinical Exam. Phone 03 9415 1177 to purchase your copy or visit our office during business hours.