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Sabbatical/Honorary positions (for Australian applicants only)

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An honorary position is an unpaid hospital appointment that allows visitors to participate in patient care, undertake research etc. that is not allowed under the rules of an observership. 

The length of the visit varies between 3 to 6 months. There is limited opportunity over the December /January period.

Eligibility criteria

Sabbatical/Honorary positions are only open to applicants who are:  

  • Consultants or near Consultants only.
  • medically trained and eligible for registration within Australia.

For ECMO applicants: you must have recently completed or plan to complete the Alfred/VECMOS ECMO Course in the early part of your visit.

Priority

For ECMO sabbatical, priority will be given to those who work in an established ECMO service or plan to commence an ECMO service that is deemed necessary and appropriate for the local community. 
 

Applying for Sabbatical/Honorary positions

To apply you must complete the application form and upload the following documents:

  • A letter of objective with intended dates of visit.
  • Your Curriculum Vitae.  
  • A letter of support from your Unit Director.

Documents that you must provide if your application is approved:

  • Proof of medical registration (AHPRA).
  • Proof of identity (photographic identification e.g. passport page.
  • A police check or statutory declaration.
  • A duly completed Immunisation Questionnaire. This will be sent to you when your application is approved.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.