The potential benefits of part time surgical training include
– significant cost savings
– increased effective full time vocational training positions
– increased surgical workforce
– improved patient safety
– enhanced work-life flexibility
– opportunities for trainees to explore their interests, including undertaking part time degrees and diplomas (MBA, PhD, Masters), volunteer work, research, teaching, sporting pursuits and parental or carer leave
– major employer benefits, including
– significant cost savings
– enhanced staff retention and loyalty
– reduced sick leave and burnout
– ability to advertise for and select applicants from across Australia
– greater rostering flexibility
– greater employee talent pool
– more skilled staff
To read the VMWS part time surgical training proposal click here.
