NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training
The NSW Institute of Medical Education and Training (NSW IMET) was established in September 2005 following the merger of the Postgraduate Medical Council (PMC) of NSW and the Medical Training and Education Council of NSW (MTEC).
NSW IMET is an entity within the NSW Health system reporting to the Director General of NSW Health (Health Administration Corporation – HAC) and providing advice to the Minister for Health.
What we do:
NSW IMET works with the health system, hospitals, colleges and doctors to make sure on the job medical training is the best in Australia.
Working closely with doctors-in-training, clinician teachers, health services, Colleges and Universities we strive for excellent patient care through the delivery of high quality medical education and training throughout New South Wales.
Our principles :
Patient safety and quality care is paramount
Equity of access to high quality care for patients through a well trained and fairly distributed workforce
Equity of access to excellent medical training for the medical workforce
Medical training and workforce development is a core business of health services
Teaching and training are integral and rewarding parts of medical practice
Our role:
- Advocate for safe patient care through high quality medical training
- Support and coordinate the delivery of postgraduate medical training in the NSW Health System
- Lead and support changes in the delivery of medical training through innovation and engagement with trainees, clinicians, training organisations and health services
- Recognise and support the roles of clinicians as trainers and teachers
- Provide advice on medical training issues including the distribution of medical training positions within NSW Health services
- Set standards and accredit institutions for prevocational medical training
- Undertake research and evaluation of medical training systems
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