Registrars are valuable members of the medical and health care team. They have responsibility for providing medical care to patients, supporting junior staff, and developing their careers. At times they will be the most senior doctor on duty. Generally, Registrar-level doctors have 3+ postgraduate years (PGY) of clinical training and experience.
Registrars are extremely important and valuable members of the medical and health care team. They have increasing responsibility for providing medical care to patients, supporting junior staff, and developing their careers. At times they will be the most senior doctor on duty. Registrars in Australia are registered doctors who have:
Following their internship, many junior doctors complete a residency year, or work as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO), Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) or Trainee Medical Officer (TMO). During this time, they gain more experience and exposure to different medical fields, clinical work, conditions and procedures.