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Q. There is only one rural health service I want to nominate in my preference list, should I enter the VRPA?
A. The VRPA round is intended for students with a genuine intention to work in rural Victoria. PMCV would only suggest candidates opt in to participate in the VRPA round if they have at least two or more different rural and/or VRGP health services they wish to preference. If you have one rural health service you wish to preference and all your other preferences would be metro health services, we would not suggest you participate in the VRPA.
Q. I wish to preference a mix of rural and metro, should I enter the VRPA round?
No, you cannot have metro Health Services in your preferences if you participate in the VRPA round.
Q. Will international students be able to apply for the VRPA or just the other allocations?
The VRPA is only open to candidates who meet the criteria for Priority Group 1 or VRPA Priority Group 2 – these criteria are available on our website.
Candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot enter the VRPA, however if they are eligible for the Intern Match they can register to participate and will still be able to nominate some rural/regional health services in their preferences.
In 2023, Victorian trained temporary residents are eligible to participate in the VRPA if they wish.
Q. How many positions will be available in the VRPA round?
We cannot calculate or release this information until applications close. The distribution is calculated based on the total number of Priority Group 1 applicants relative to the number of VRPA applicants
For health services with positions available in the VRPA and in subsequent rounds, how many positions will be included in the VRPA and how many will be available in subsequent allocation rounds?
We cannot calculate or release this information until applications close. The distribution is calculated based on the total number of Priority Group 1 applicants relative to the number of VRPA applicants
Q. Are VRPA Priority Group 1 applicants prioritized above VRPA Priority Group 2 applicants?
Yes, VRPA Priority Group 1 candidates are guaranteed an internship position, so therefore they receive priority over VRPA Priority Group 2 applicants.
Q. I am an International student (Vic temporary resident) studying in Australia. I understand this makes me a Priority Group 2 candidate. I wish to apply to VRPA, am I required to submit supporting documents?
No, you will not be required to upload/attach any supporting documentation to your application.
Q. How do I apply for the VRMS scholarship?
The VRMS application is a section within the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation (VRPA) section of the Intern Application form and will be available online from 10am 8 May 2023 until 5pm 8 June 2023.
Q: I am applying for the Victorian Rural Medical Scholarship (VRMS), do I need to provide evidence that have worked in a rural community in Victoria?
A: No, this was previously part of the VRMS guidelines, however this criterion has been removed as PMCV believes the questions asked during the VRPA and VRMS application processes provide sufficient information about a candidate’s rural experience and rural intentions.
Please note that if you are applying to the VRPA as an interstate graduate and you did not complete your Year 12 schooling in Victoria, you will need to provide evidence to the PMCV that you previously lived in rural Victoria (Modified Monash Model (MMM) – MM2 classification or higher) and worked in a rural healthcare setting.
Q. I really want to work in rural Victoria, but I gave my top preference to a metropolitan health service. Am I eligible to apply for a VRMS scholarship?
No, to be eligible to apply for a VRMS scholarship, you must enter the VRPA and give all your preferences to rural health services, with no metropolitan health services listed as per the VRMS Guidelines.
Q. Do I have to only select Rural Generalist Pathways to be eligible for the VRMS?
No, you can choose any Health Service in the VRPA, this can be a combination of Health Service internships and/or Rural Generalist Program internships.
Q. Does the two-year Return of Service (ROS) obligation have to be served consecutively?
No. The two-year ROS obligation must be discharged within a period of three years following graduation from medical school.
Q. I receive a RAMUS scholarship. Am I eligible to apply for VRMS scholarship?
You are not eligible to apply for a VRMS scholarship if you are in receipt of other scholarships, cadetships or bursaries with a combined total of more than $7,000 per year.
Q. Which health services are considered rural for the purposes of the VRMS?
Albury Wodonga Health, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, Grampian Health Ballarat, Barwon Health, Geelong, Bendigo Health Care Group, Gippsland Rural Intern Training program, Goulburn Valley Health (Shepparton), Mildura Base Hospital, Northeast Health Wangaratta, Southwest Healthcare, Warrnambool
Q. If I quit during my intern year and/or second year, do I have to pay back the VRMS scholarship?
If you do not complete your return of service (ROS) obligation, you will be required to pay back a percentage or all of the scholarship that has been paid to you.
Q. Will my employer know that I have received a VRMS scholarship?
The PMCV will contact your employer to monitor your return of service obligation.
Q. I have a Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship for which I receive a tax-free income. Am I eligible to apply for a VRMS scholarship?
You are not eligible to apply for a VRMS scholarship if you are in receipt of other scholarships, cadetships or bursaries with a combined total of more than $7,000 per year.
Q. I am receiving Centrelink student payments. If I am successful in obtaining a VRMS, how will this impact my payments?
You are advised to consult with your accountant about the impact of the VRMS on any Centrelink payments you receive. You may request the VRMS to be paid as a lump sum or in instalments with payments completed no later than 31 December 2022.
Q. Is the VRMS tax free?
No, the VRMS scholarship is not tax free and you are advised to consult with your accountant about the impact of the VRMS on your personal financial situation.
If an intern rotation is at a secondment hospital, who uploads the updated Term Descriptions to the Implementation Checklist – the parent organisation or the secondment hospital?
The PMCV Accreditation team have confirmed that it is the responsibility of the secondment hospital to upload the completed Term Description.
Q. How is my Priority Group determined?
A. The Match Rules indicates which Priority Group candidates fit within.
Q. Who will assess my application?
A. VRGP Clinical Leads will assess your application to determine your suitability for the VRGP Program. These positions are funded by VRGP and form part of a Candidate’s pathway. The Clinical Lead’s assessment will be forwarded to the Health Services to refer to as part of their assessment.
Should the VRGP Clinical Leads determine that a candidate is not suitable for a funded VRGP position, the Hospital will have been advised that the candidate will not be funded by VRGP. The candidate can still be ranked by the Health Service if they are prepared to accept the candidate and fund the position themselves, based on workforce need.
Q. How will my Priority Group have a bearing on the Match process?
The Match algorithm will be done in two rounds:
• The first Match allocation will be Priority Group 2 candidates and any Priority Group 1 candidates who were not pre-matched.
• The second Match allocation will be for any unmatched candidates from the first Match allocation and include Priority Group 3 candidates.
Lower priority group candidates will be matched after any available matches occur for higher priority candidates, as stated above.
Q. How do I find out the results of the Match?
A. Approved Candidates will be emailed the Match results.
You can also access the result by logging in to the Allocation & Placement Service system.
Q. I am matched to a Health Service. What do I do now?
A. You need to accept your offer via the PMCV Allocation & Placement Service system.
The health service will contact you in a day or two regarding your contract, roster, etc.
Q. Can I decline or withdraw from the position I was allocated in the Match?
A. Participation in the Match signifies that you agree to abide by the results and accept the health service to which you have been matched.
Once an applicant has accepted an offer, they will not receive any further offers in Victoria.
Trainees who decline a position or have accepted a position at any stage, then later withdraw from that position, will be ineligible to be matched to another funded VRGP for the same year. Exceptions maybe considered if there are unforeseen and extenuating circumstances, which are to be approved by VRGP.
Q. I am unmatched. What do I do now?
A. There may be candidates and Advanced Skills positions that remain unfilled following the Match process.
All unfilled positions and unmatched RGA candidates will be managed through a case management process.
If there are still unfilled RGA posts after a thorough case management process has been undertaken, a reallocation of RGA posts may occur. It will still be vital for the VRGP that any trainees entering these reallocated posts are genuine RG candidates.
Q. Where do I find the posts that are available to preference?
A. The posts will with position descriptions etc, can be found in the Positions Vacant | Victorian Rural Generalist Program (vicruralgeneralist.com.au) section of the VRGP website. They will also be listed when the Match is published in PMCV’s Allocation & Placement Service when the Match officially opens on 3 July.
Q. The post I was hoping to undertake does not have a position listed, what can I do?
A. The VRGP in conjunction with the Regional Networks, is responsible for the coordination, placement, prioritisation and development of department subsidised RGA posts across Victoria. This provides a formalised and equitable process for the distribution of RGA posts across Victorian public health services with the aim of addressing community need for Rural Generalists.
Speak to your the RG Coordinator in your region, they can help plan your pathway.
Q. I have read that some posts can be filled by a pre-match, why wasn’t I able to pre-matched?
A. Pre-match is only available to Priority Group 1 trainees, already on a documented VRGP pathway which details the discipline and desired location of the RGA specialty.
Q. Are all candidates required to record a video interview?
A. Yes, the requirements of the Match is for all candidates to record a video interview between 10am Friday 21 July to Sunday 23 July 2023.
Q. Do I also have to attend an online or live interview with the Health Service?
A. This will be determined by individual Health Services. Some maybe happy to assess from the video interview only, however we believe most will shortlist candidates and then offer an interview. Any interview will be during the Health Service Assessment/Interview Period between Monday 31 July to Friday 25 July. These are coordinated and run by the Health Services.
Q. Who will see my recorded video interview?
A. The following groups will have access to the video:
- The Clinical Leads from the specialty (discipline) you are applying to
- Health Services you have in your preference list have the option to view the video to use in their assessment or shortlisting process.
- PMCV to check for technical issues only
Q. Am I eligible to apply for the RGA Match?
A. Details of the eligibility criteria can be found in the RGA Match Rules.
Q. I am an International Medical Graduate, can I apply for the RGA?
A. International Medical Graduates are eligible for any of the Priority Groups listed above providing they meet the criteria listed in both the eligibility section (including full General registration) and the relevant Priority Group criteria.
Q. I have already accepted a pre-match to an Advanced Skills position, can I apply to the RGA Match?
A. No, once a signed pre-match agreement has been signed, you are no longer eligible for the Match. Please discuss this with the Health Service or RG Coordinator.
Q. I have already completed an Advanced Skill, am I able to apply to the Match to complete a second Advanced Skill?
A. RG trainees and Fellowed RG may elect to undertake a second advanced skill to meet the needs of their community and/or professional interests. This includes doctors who have an existing advanced skill that was not obtained through a VRGP funded position. Please refer to the Match Rules for the associated Priority Group.
Q. Do I need to send an application to the Health Service, as well as applying to PMCV?
No, there is no need for a direct application to the Health Service for the RGA Match
Q. How many referee names can I submit?
Two referees contact names are required.
Q. Can I select multiple disciplines?
Yes, provided they are within the three (3) preference maximum limit.
We currently have 10 week intern terms, and schedule two weeks of leave when interns are in the emergency department, as you know this does not impact on their current core training requirements of eight weeks of ED. Under the new framework, rotations are a minimum of 10 weeks. Does this include leave or do health services need to review their current leave schedule?
The AMC has stated that the Framework does not specify when or how leave should be taken as it is an industrial issue. In general, it would be okay to take a couple of weeks of annual leave during a 10-week term, if significant exposure to the four (or three) clinical experience categories occurs across the year, but longer periods may need to be considered on a case by case basis and PMCs should maintain oversight.’
What is the difference between a ‘specialty’ and a ‘subspecialty’?
Please find the AMC definitions of these terms below:
Specialty – A major branch of medical practice, usually represented by a specialty college. Examples include general practice, internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry.
Subspecialty – A branch of a specialty, most commonly in internal medicine or surgery. Examples include: cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, nephrology and oncology in internal medicine; paediatrics; cardio-thoracic surgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery and vascular surgery in surgery; and drug and alcohol services in psychiatry.
Will the revised framework impact the positions I can apply for in PGY2?
Yes. Under the new framework, you will be required to complete a minimum of three terms (of 10 to 24 weeks) in different subspecialties, with a maximum of 25% in single subspecialty. During the year you will be required to gain exposure to three of the four different types of clinical experience: care of patients with undifferentiated presentations, care of patients with chronic illnesses, and care of patients with acute and critical illnesses. Each term will be accredited for experience in one or two of these clinical areas by the jurisdictional (state or territory) Postgraduate Medical Council (PMC). It is anticipated that a majority of current PGY2 terms will be able to be accredited under the new framework.
Will the revised framework change term requirements for PGY1 doctors?
Yes, program and term requirements will change; however, it is anticipated that the majority of current PGY1 terms will be able to be accredited under the revised framework. The current
framework mandates 10-week accredited terms in general medicine and general surgery and an 8- week accredited term in emergency medical care. Under the revised framework PGY1 must include a minimum of four terms (of at least 10 weeks each term) in different specialties. During 47 weeks PGY1 doctors can only practise a maximum of 25% in any one subspecialty and a maximum total of 50% in any one specialty (including its subspecialties). For example, they may not work more than 50% in surgical terms or paediatric terms.
Q. Who can I nominate as a referee?
Referees must be a PGY4 or above and has supervised you clinically
Q. Why is my application status still pending? When will my application be approved?
The approval process is not automatic on submission of your application.
The PMCV team must check every applicant has provided all the necessary information to confirm their eligibility to participate in this Match, this includes checking MIPN numbers and that you have selected the correct eligibility criterion. Approval times may vary due to the volume of applications and queries we are processing. Rest assured that all candidate applications will be checked and processed by the final application closing date.
Q. What is the maximum number of preferences I can nominate?
You are able to nominate up to eight (8) preferences. The minimum number is one (1) however PMCV strongly recommend that you provide as many preferences as possible to maximise your chance of being allocated.
Q. Do I have to complete a video interview for the match?
Yes, all candidates are required to complete a video interview during the specified period.
Q. What happens if I receive an offer in another state or territory? Can I accept this offer and will this affect my chances of getting an offer in Victoria?
You can accept an offer of internship in another state or territory. You will still be eligible to receive an offer in Victoria. You will need to decide between the offers and decline whichever offer you do not wish to take. Please note that during the Late Vacancy Management process, participating candidates can only receive one offer of internship in Australia.
Q. As a Priority Group 3 candidate will my application only be seen by preferenced Health Services or by all Health Services with vacant positions?
Your applications will be seen by all Health Services with vacancies even if you did not preference them.
Q. How many positions will be available for Priority Group 2/ Priority Group 3 applicants?
The number of positions available offered to Priority Group 2 and 3 candidates varies each year based on many different factors. Most vacancies that are offered to Priority Group 2 and 3 candidates arise when positions matched are declined, which can occur at various times throughout the year. There is a report on the 2022 Intern Match (in the Reading Material section) which outlines the number of offers made to applicants by category last year.
Q. How many positions will be available in the VRPA round?
We cannot calculate or release this information until applications close. The distribution is calculated based on the total number of Priority Group 1 applicants relative to the number of VRPA applicants
For health services with positions available in the VRPA and in subsequent rounds, how many positions will be included in the VRPA and how many will be available in subsequent allocation rounds?
We cannot calculate or release this information until applications close. The distribution is calculated based on the total number of Priority Group 1 applicants relative to the number of VRPA applicants
Q. Will I be assigned a time to complete my interview or can I do so any time during the specified video interview period?
You are able to complete your recording at any time during the specified video interview period. However, we recommend that you allow plenty of time to ensure your recording is completed and submitted before the deadline.
Q. How many interview questions in total will the applicants be required to answer?
All candidates will be required to answer three (3) questions. Presentation of the interview questions will be randomised from three different question banks, so that applicants receive different situational/scenario-based examples to which they will respond. There will be an additional question for VRPA applicants.
Q. Are the interview questions timed?
Response time will be two (2) minutes per question, with one (1) minute to read the question and prepare your answer before you start to record your answer. It is best to set aside 20 to 30 minutes to complete your interview, this includes reading the instructions, testing your audio and video settings, and completing your recording.
Q. I am an International Medical Graduate, can I apply to the Intern Match?
No, International Medical Graduates are not eligible for internship in Victoria via the Victorian Intern Match.
Q. I am providing evidence that I completed Year 12 in Victoria. What evidence is accepted and does this documentation need to be certified?
Please provide a copy of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). This does not need to be certified. If you do not have a copy of your VCE, you can provide a letter from the Victorian high school you attended, confirming that you completed Year 12 at that school. This letter must be on letterhead and include contact details for verification purposes.
Q. I am an interstate graduate applying for Interstate Special Consideration, what documents do I need to provide and which ones need to be certified?
Please read the Interstate Special Consideration policy document found in the Resources section of this page. Complete the form (also available in this section) and attach the listed documentation to support your application. All legal documents need to be certified. By ‘legal documents’ we mean identification documents such as your passport or driver’s license, and proof of residency status such as your citizenship or permanent residency documentation.
Q. When will I receive my candidate ID?
You will receive your candidate ID once the Match opens and you apply
Q. In what order should I do my applications?
You should commence your application with PMCV first as you will then receive a candidate ID number which you will need to enter when you are applying directly to Health Services. You do not need to complete your PMCV application in one go
Q. The application period is open for a month, when should I start my application?
PMCV recommend you apply as soon as possible, as it is important that you nominate your referees early within the application period to allow them to complete their references before the deadline. Ensure you complete all required sections before the application deadline closes.
Q. Do we apply directly to all 8 Health Services we nominate in our preference list?
If you are applying to the VRPA, no direct applications are required except for Barwon Health. All other Intern positions should apply directly to all the Health Services you have nominated in your preference list.
Q. Can Health Services see my preference order?
Health Services cannot see your actual preference order. If a Health Service uses the Preference Filter, their candidate list will be filtered to only display those candidates who gave preference to a Health Service in their with top 3, 5 or 7 preferences, depending on which they choose to filter by.
Q. Do I need to apply directly to the Health Services as well as applying to participate in the Intern Match?
For applicants participating in the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation (VRPA), you will not have to apply directly to Health Services, unless you are nominating a preference for Barwon Health in which case you will need to apply via the Barwon Health online recruitment system. For all other Intern Match applicants (not participating in the VRPA round), please ensure you apply directly to all the Health Services you have nominated in your preference list. For more information about Health Service application requirements, please visit the website of the individual Health Service concerned.
Q. Do I submit my application before I have sat my video interview?
Yes, you must submit your your application during the application period, so we can assess your eligibility to sit the video interview. The video interview process will occur after applications close and will only be open to candidates who met the criteria to participate.
Q. Can I change my referee?
If your referee has not completed your referee report you may request PMCV to remove this referee and you will be able to nominate a new referee.
If your referee has completed your referee report than you can not change your referee unless the referee contacts PMCV and request to withdraw their report.
Q. Can I receive a HMO pre-match offer at another Health Service than the one where I am currently employed?
No, HMO pre-Match offers are for internal appointments only, i.e., a doctor working in a Victorian health service in 2023 continuing with the same employing health service in 2024.
The only exceptions are as follows:
- Current interns in Rural Generalist internship programs (RG1) may accept a pre-match offer with another health service within the same region for their RG2 year, in order to obtain the rotations required for the RG pathway. These doctors must be on a defined RG training pathway and will have discussed their training options with the RG Coordinator/s in their region.
- The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) do not employ interns. RCH are permitted to make pre-match offers to doctors not currently employed at that health service. Please note that RCH pre-match offers are reported to the PMCV. If you have accepted a pre-match offer with RCH and enter the HMO Match, this will be reported to RCH.
Q. If I have been offered a pre-match, can I enter the HMO Match as well?
If you have signed a contract for a pre-match, you should not complete an application for the HMO Match.
If candidates identified as holding a pre-match offer enter the Match, this will be reported to the health service with which they have accepted the pre-match offer.
If candidates reported as holding a pre-match offer remain in the Match after the final withdrawal date and they are allocated to a position via the Match, they will be bound to accept their matched position and forfeit their pre-match offer.
Q. I have verbally been offered a position but I have not been given a contact or I have a contract but have not signed it. Is this still considered an offer?
Contracts should be issued and signed for it to be a binding offer. Please speak to your Health Service as soon as possible if you have not received a contract, or you do not wish to accept the pre-match offer you have received.
Q. What if I don’t want to accept a pre-match offer and go into the Match instead?
You need to advise the Health Service making the offer that your preference is to enter the Match. You should not sign a contract. Some health services may permit you to hold a pre-match offer and participate in the Match, but you must discuss this with the health service. If you do enter the Match and you are allocated to a position, you will be bound to accept the matched position and forfeit your pre-match offer.
Q. My full general registration with APHRA is expected to come through after Feb 2024, can I still enter the Match?
No, you must reasonably expect to be granted full general registration prior to the clinical year commencing in Feb 2024.
Ineligible candidates can apply through the Late Vacancy Match in Sept/Oct.
More details will be released about this match in August.
Q. I am an IMG temporary resident; can I apply to the HMO/BPT Match?
No, only Australian or New Zealand trained permanent and temporary residents are eligible for the Match.
Q. I am ineligible for the HMO Match, what are my options?
You may be eligible to apply for positions through the Late Vacancy Match.
Match information will be available in August, with the opening date yet to be determined (approx. Sept/Oct).
This match will be open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) without current AHPRA registration may apply, but will be required to also include additional documentation in support of their eligibility for registration via either the Standard Pathway or Competent Authority Pathway. Evidence of meeting English Language Skills Test and Recency of Practice requirements must also be provided.
Please keep an eye on our All Matches page for further updates about this Match. Click here for more IMG information .
Q. Where can I find information about the Health Services in the Match?
Refer to the Health Service Directories from the GNMP Match Information page for more information.
Q. Do all Health Services in Victoria participate in the GNMP Match?
Most public and some private hospitals and health services in Victoria participate in the annual GNMP Matching process. The PMCV does not have a list of private health services that do not participate in the Match. Please contact individual private health services for more information.
Q. What positions are offered in the GNMP Match?
This Match includes Nursing, Mental Health, Combined Nursing/Mental Health, Midwifery and Combined Nursing/Midwifery Program positions in Victoria. Eligible nursing, midwifery and dual degree nursing & midwifery final year students, plus students studying a postgraduate diploma in midwifery can participate in this process.
Q. How does the Matching process work?
Health service rankings and candidate preferences determine the outcome of the match in conjunction with the number of positions available at each health service.
Candidates are ranked by health services based on merit. Ranking of candidates is the sole responsibility of the employing health service concerned.
The matching algorithm is used to match candidates’ preferences to health services’ rankings.
Each candidate can only be matched to one preference (one health service/program).
Q. I am a Victorian Distance Education student, what documents do I need to upload?
PMCV require you to upload a letter from your University or a single piece of evidence that can confirm both your contact details including your Victorian address and that you are currently studying with them through a Distance Education (online) program.
Q. I am matched to a Health Service. What do I do now?
The health service will contact you in a day or two regarding your contract, roster, etc. You do not accept the position via PMCV.
Q. Can I decline my position
While you can decline a position, you will not be able to be matched again via PMCV (including through the unmatched process). All Health Services are advised of declined candidates and will not be able to offer positions to these candidates. The exception is if you have not completed your training in time and will be finishing the next year, you can re-apply to the 2024 Match. You may also decline if you are moving interstate, or have accepted a Private Health Service position.
Gaining a Graduate position is very competitive and declining an offer, should be considered very carefully.
Q. I didn’t get matched to my first preference and I don’t want to complete my graduate program where I am matched, what can I do?
Participation in the match signifies that you agree to abide by the results and accept the health service to which you have been matched.
You are advised not to list a health service in your preferences unless you are prepared to undertake your graduate program there.
There is no further round of offers available to you.
If you decline this offer you will not be eligible to receive any further offers from any health services that participate in the GNMP Match process in Victoria, this includes the unmatched round.
Q. I am unmatched. What do I do now?
If you are unmatched in the first round you will automatically be transferred to a second round match where you have the opportunity to be considered for unmatched places. More information can be found in the Schedule of Dates document on the GNMP information page.
Once the second round match process is completed a list of remaining unmatched positions will be available via a link on the Allocations & Placement Service website. Unmatched candidates and candidates who were previously not eligible can apply for these places by contacting the health services directly. Registration with PMCV is not required for these positions.
Q. Do I have to complete a video interview for the Match?
All candidates who have been approved to participate in the match process will have a button appear on their APS candidate dashboard once the interview process is open. This will be from 10am Monday 18 July until 5pm Wednesday 20 July.
The video interview recordings will be made available to the health services the candidate nominated in their preferences via the APS website. Some health services may do their own interview process separately to the Match ones or in addition to them.
The interview questions will vary depending on the health service streams a candidate has selected in their preferences. There will be different question sets relating to general nursing, midwifery, combined (dual degree) nursing and midwifery, mental health nursing and regional/rural/collaborative programs.
The questions will allow candidates to briefly outline their career intentions and goals, as well as responding to clinical scenarios that might occur if they were successful in obtaining a graduate program position.
Note: The recorded video interview is one component of the whole selection process. Health services will take into consideration your application, CV, cover letter and referee reports.
How many questions will I be asked?
The number of questions will vary between candidates. The video interview will be programmed to ask questions based on your preferences as at 8 July. e.g. nursing/midwifery/mental health/ rural & regional. Questions are not related to individual health services.
Here are two examples:
- Nursing only streams in Metro location – 3 non-clinical questions + 1 nursing specific question = 4 questions in total
- Nursing with mental health in a rural/regional location – 3 non-clinical questions + nursing specific question + 1 mental health question + 1 rural/regional question = 6 questions in total
How do I access the video link?
- Once the video interview period is open
- Sign into your PMCV Match account
- The video interview button will be active in your application.
Do I get to practice?
During the interview period you will be able to test your technology and practice answering the question to familiarise yourself with the process.
Can I re-attempt my answers?
No, the only question you can re-do is the practice question. Once you start your interview you cannot re-attempt a question unless there has been a technical issue.
Does it matter what you wear?
This is the same as a job interview, please present yourself in a professional manner.
What if I have a technical problem during the interview?
You will be able to contact Vidcruiter via a chat button within the video platform, for assistance.
I am away at that time, what should I do?
Candidates only need access to WIFI and a phone/laptop so can complete from any where in any time zone. Please ensure you set aside time in your calendar, as it is your responsibility to undertake this process.
Can I tell the other students the types of questions?
No, this information is confidential as per the Code of Conduct you ticked in your initial application. By sharing this information, you may give them an advantage in this process.
Where can I find out more?
Watch the example Video Interview on the GNMP Match website page.
Please note this is an example only of the video process, the questions, number of questions and timely and not related to GNMP specifically.
Q. I was unable to complete my course requirement last year, am I eligible to participate in the 2023/24 Matching Process?
Yes, even if you have participated in a Match process but were unable to undertake the Graduate Year due to not completing your training requirements. You can re-apply to the 2023/24 Match.
Q. Can I apply for a mid-year Graduate Program?
All graduate programs are included in the one match process held each year. There is no match process just for mid-year GNMPs. To be considered for a mid–year intake in 2024 you will need to participate in the 2023 Allocations & Placement process. Whilst the large majority of graduate programs commence from January – March 2024, there are some health services that offer a mid-year program between April to August 2024. Refer to the 2023 GNMP Multiple Intake Health Services document on the GNMP Match information page for details of which health services offer multiple intakes.
In addition, you can discuss with the health services directly before you apply. You will need to indicate which intake(s) you are interested in applying for on your cover letter / health service application forms.
Q. If I have applied for positions outside of the Match, am I still eligible to apply for the GNMP Match?
You can apply for a graduate position via the PMCV GNMP Match and also submit direct applications to private hospitals or interstate graduate programs. Please check the application process for other states in Australia as the GNMP Match is only for Victorian hospitals and health services.
You must choose between remaining in the GNMP Match or accepting a position outside of the Match before the final closing date to withdraw as set out in the Key Dates. If you remain in the Matching process after the cutoff date and have been matched to a health service, you would need to accept that position as matches are binding. (re: Code of Conduct of Allocations & Placement Service).
Q. I’m completing my Bachelor in Midwifery and have previously completed a grad year in nursing. Can I participate in the Match for midwifery grad year positions?
Yes, you can participate in the 2023 match for midwifery only roles commencing 2024. You are not eligible to re-register for nursing positions. This refers to clinical placement model only.
Q. I previously completed a EN graduate program. I’m now studying for my RN. Am I eligible to participate?
Yes, you would be eligible to participate in an RN program as this is different to the EN Program previously completed.
Q. How do I apply for the GNMP Match in 2023?
In Victoria, most Graduate Nurse/Midwifery program (GNMP) places are allocated by the PMCV Allocations & Placement Service (APS). Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery students or Master of Nursing Practice/Science students who would like to complete a Graduate Nurse/ Midwifery program at one of the participating health services can register through the GNMP Match AND must also apply to the health services they list in their GNMP match registration.
Note registrations for the 2023 match process are not yet open.
Q. Do I need to submit documents to the Health Services as well?
YES. PMCV does not assess candidates applications. All applicants must submit their application documents (cover letter, CV, academic transcript, residency documents, application form, etc) to ALL the health services nominated on their GNMP Match account. For more information about individual application requirements, please check the health service’s website.
Q. Do I need to attach my cover letter and resume to my profile on PMCV or is this only relevant when applying to the health service directly?
No, your cover letter and CV are what you send as part of the direct application to the Health Service, you do not need to upload this information to PMCV.
Q. Who can I nominate as a referee?
A feature of the Graduate Nurse / Midwifery Program match is the facility to nominate up to two clinical referees to submit references. These need to be someone who has observed you in a clinical setting, for example, whilst you have been on placement. Do not nominate anyone who cannot comment on your clinical skills.
When you nominate a referee you will need to have their title, first & last name plus email, phone number, position and place of employment to enter into your APS account. The system will automatically send them an email with a link for them to complete an on-line reference report that is saved against your account.
Health services will have access to this information to use as part of their assessment process.
Note: when you nominate the referee’s phone number it auto formats to the American style (xxx) xxx xxxx. You cannot change this but it is saved correctly in the system.
Q. Why is my registration status still pending?
When candidates initially register for the GNMP Match, the registration status is “Details Required”. After candidates complete the registration details and nominate preferences, the registration status becomes “Pending Approval”.
PMCV Staff will review all registrations and approve eligible candidates before the registration close date. You do not need to panic if your registration is still pending near this date. If there are any issues you will be contacted in advance. Ensure you complete your online registration with preferences well before the closing date set out in the Schedule of Dates to get your participation approved.
Once you have been approved, the registration status becomes “Registration Approved” and you will be included in the Match.
Note: you can continue to make updates to your account up to the closing date after your account has been approved.
Registration status will remain “Pending” until candidates submit the correct information.
Victorian residents who are studying at an interstate university via Distance education may be required to upload Supporting Documents to their Match account. PMCV will notify you if this is a requirement.
Q. Do I need to submit my English language test results to PMCV?
English language test results are NOT a requirement for participating in the GNMP Match. Check individual health service application requirements. For more information about English language skills, please go to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Q. Can I apply to more than four (4) Health Services
You can only apply to more than four health services if they are not in the PMCV match process e.g. private health services. If you accept a position with them, then you must withdraw from the PMCV GNMP Match by the date outlined in the Schedule of Dates.
Otherwise, if you apply to more than the four health services in your preference list, those health services not listed on your APS account cannot consider you for a position unless you are unmatched and they still have places available once the match results are published.
Do your research and only apply to four health services that you will have in your preference list.
Q. Is it okay to apply to multiple streams at only one hospital?
If you only wish to be considered for positions at a specific health service then you can do this, however, you would not be guaranteed a match.
It is beneficial to have a few options but only preference health service s that you genuinely would wish to be employed at.
Q. How can I maximise my chance of getting matched to a graduate position?
- Some health services have multiple programs or graduate programs at different campuses. Ensure you select the correct programs/locations on your preference list and on the application form to health services.
- Rank your four health service preferences in order of your personal preference, not the chance you think you might be matched to that health service.
- Think about mental health and aged care programs. Consider collaborative programs or rural placements as they can offer a broad range of clinical experience tailored to individual requirements.
- Ensure you submit all required documents and answer any specific selection criteria questions to health services on your preference list before the closing date.
Note that you must be prepared to take up a place at any health service listed in your preferences if matched.
Do not list health services you are not prepared to go to.
Q. How would my GPA affect by success through the Matching process?
To be eligible to participate a candidate must have completed all course requirements, subjects and placements before June 2024 and be an Australian/NZ citizen or Australian PR.
PMCV does not ask details on students academic scores, however Health Services may request this information.
Q. I understand the process and selecting criteria of each organisation are slightly different and what is the most important part of the application?
PMCV unable to provide information relating to individual Health Service processes, as we support 75 Health Services and 175 program streams. Candidates should review the websites of the Health Services they intend to preference to ascertain this information.
Health Services will have cover letters, CV’s, video interviews and referee reports and maybe live interviews to make their assessment.
Why is the AMC changing the framework for internship and PGY2?
The current framework was introduced in 2014 and covers only the intern year (PGY1). Since then it has become apparent that prevocational training should be enhanced to better reflect the
healthcare needs of the Australian population, including increased emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, more focus on trainee wellbeing and better supervision. Some of the proposed changes were recommendations of the 2015 Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Review of Medical Intern Training and were agreed by COAG Health Ministers in 2018: development of a two-year capability and performance framework, introduction of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and development of an e-portfolio to support the framework.
The AMC also conducted its own evaluation of the framework with stakeholders to define the scope of the review. Some of the proposed changes are based on feedback about problems which have
become apparent with the existing framework: the mandatory clinical exposure in the framework does not provide training that reflects the healthcare needs of the Australian population; there
should be more focus on clinical work and less on administrative tasks; there are significant variations in the quality of supervision; there should be increased emphasis on Indigenous health;
and there is insufficient attention to prevocational trainee wellbeing.
When will the revised framework begin?
PGY1 doctors (interns) will commence the new framework in 2024. The AMC has completed a targeted consultation on whether PGY2 doctors should commence in 2024 or 2025. The outcome of this consultation is a decision to adopt a flexible approach: health services and jurisdictions will be able to implement the framework for PGY2 in 2024 or 2025.
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Q. Can I apply for BPT3+ Match if I have not completed (or am not currently completing) my BPT2 year?
BPT3 positions are for the third year of Basic Physician Training. Generally, you would only apply for a BPT3 position if you have completed, or are in the process of completing a BPT2 year. There are some exceptions to this rule however, and you should seek advice from the BPT Coordinator at the Health Service/s that you are interested in applying to if you are not sure which position you should apply for.
Q. Can I receive a BPT3+ pre-match offer at another Health Service than the one where I am currently employed?
No, BPT3+ pre-match offers are for internal appointments only, i.e., a doctor working in a Victorian health service in 2023 continuing with the same employing health service in 2024.
Q. If I have been offered a pre-match, can I enter the BPT3+ Match as well?
If you have signed a contract for a pre-match, you should not complete an application for the BPT3+ Match.
If candidates identified as holding a pre-match offer enter the Match, this will be reported to the health service with which they have accepted the pre-match offer.
If candidates reported as holding a pre-match offer remain in the Match after the final withdrawal date and they are allocated to a position via the Match, they will be bound to accept their matched position and forfeit their pre-match offer.
Q. I have verbally been offered a position but I have not been given a contact or I have a contract but have not signed it. Is this still considered an offer?
Contracts should be issued and signed for it to be a binding offer. Please speak to your Health Service as soon as possible if you have not received a contract, or you do not wish to accept the pre-match offer you have received.
Q. What if I don’t want to accept a pre-match offer and go into the Match instead?
You need to advise the Health Service making the offer that your preference is to enter the Match. You should not sign a contract. Some health services may permit you to hold a pre-match offer and participate in the Match, but you must discuss this with the health service. If you do enter the Match and you are allocated to a position, you will be bound to accept the matched position and forfeit your pre-match offer.
Q. Can I receive a BPT2 pre-match offer at another Health Service than the one where I am currently employed?
No, BPT2 & Critical Care pre-Match offers are for internal appointments only, i.e., a doctor working in a Victorian health service in 2022 continuing with the same employing health service in 2023.
The only exception is as follows:
- The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) do not employ interns. RCH are permitted to make pre-match offers to doctors not currently employed at that health service. Please note that RCH pre-match offers are reported to the PMCV. If you have accepted a pre-match offer with RCH and enter the HMO Match, this will be reported to RCH.
Q. If I have been offered a pre-match, can I enter the BPT2/Critical Care Match as well?
If you have signed a contract for a pre-match, you should not complete an application for the BPT2/Critical Care Match.
If candidates identified as holding a pre-match offer enter the Match, this will be reported to the health service with which they have accepted the pre-match offer.
If candidates reported as holding a pre-match offer remain in the Match after the final withdrawal date and they are allocated to a position via the Match, they will be bound to accept their matched position and forfeit their pre-match offer.
Q. I have verbally been offered a position but I have not been given a contact or I have a contract but have not signed it. Is this still considered an offer?
Contracts should be issued and signed for it to be a binding offer. Please speak to your Health Service as soon as possible if you have not received a contract, or you do not wish to accept the pre-match offer you have received.
Q. What if I don’t want to accept a pre-match offer and go into the Match instead?
You need to advise the Health Service making the offer that your preference is to enter the Match. You should not sign a contract. Some health services may permit you to hold a pre-match offer and participate in the Match, but you must discuss this with the health service. If you do enter the Match and you are allocated to a position, you will be bound to accept the matched position and forfeit your pre-match offer.
Q. I am applying to both BPT and HMO Match, do I need to list my referees twice?
No, only enter your referee names into one of the Matches. When all your referees have completed their reports, contact PMCV on allocations@pmcv.com.au and we will manually transfer the information into the other Match for you.
Should it get close to the closing time for referee reports, and you are having trouble finalising your reports PMCV will then look at transferring single reports.
Q: I would like to participate in both the HMO2 Critical Care, BPT1 & BPT2 Match and the Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) and Rural Generalist Year 2 (RG2) Match – can I get allocated to a position in both Matches and choose which offer to take?
If an applicant is allocated via the HMO Critical Care, BPT1 & BPT2 Match, they would need to withdraw from the HMO2 & RG2 Match. You should not preference any positions you would not be willing to accept if allocated.
Q. Can I apply for BPT2 if I have not completed (or am not currently completing) my BPT1 year?
BPT2 positions are for the second year of Basic Physician Training. Generally, you would only apply for a BPT2 position if you have completed, or are in the process of completing, a BPT1 year. There are some exceptions to this rule however, and you should seek advice from the BPT Coordinator at the health service/s that you are interested in applying to if you are not sure which position you should apply for. For example, some health services would prefer candidates at PGY3+ level to apply for BPT2 positions, even if they have not completed at BPT1 year (this will vary from health service to health service).
Q. I am ineligible for the HMO Match, what are my options?
You may be eligible to apply for positions through the Late Vacancy Match.
Match information will be available in August, with the opening date yet to be determined (approx. Sept/Oct).
This match will be open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs) without current AHPRA registration may apply, but will be required to also include additional documentation in support of their eligibility for registration via either the Standard Pathway or Competent Authority Pathway. Evidence of meeting English Language Skills Test and Recency of Practice requirements must also be provided.
Please keep an eye on our All Matches page for further updates about this Match. Click her more IMG information .
Q. My full general registration with APHRA is expected to come through after Feb 2023, can I still enter the Match?
No, you must reasonably expect to be granted full general registration prior to the clinical year commencing in Feb 2023.
Ineligible candidates can apply through the Late Vacancy Match in Sept/Oct.
More details will be released about this match in August.
Q. I am an IMG temporary resident; can I apply to the BPT, Critical Care Match?
No, only Australian or New Zealand trained permanent and temporary residents are eligible for the Match.
