The first year when you can actually call yourself a doctor is obviously very important in a medical student’s career. However, the application process for where you will start your prevocational years has previously been opaque and sometimes confusing. 

After a significant review to make the process fairer, the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) has made multiple changes to the application match process. 

In this episode hear from:

• Julie Hatty - CEO, Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria

• Dr Adam Walsh, pre-vocational doctor at Barwon Health, Co-Chair of JMO Victoria, 

• Melanie Vellios - pre-vocational workforce co-ordinator at the PMCV.

This episode features advice on how to apply and preference the health services you would like to work for, including the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation, and why the changes have been made.

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