Bi-national Committee for Trainees

The role of the BCT Committee is to present the interests and concerns of RANZCP trainees in discussion and decision-making with regard to training and assessment, as well as broader issues relating to psychiatry.

The BCT advocate for trainee issues across Australia and New Zealand and are responsible directly to the Board.
The BCT represent the special interests of RANZCP trainees and address education policy, wellbeing and change implementation issues relevant to trainees.

How we communicate with trainees

Look out for regular updates from the BCT in College newsletters, including the Training and Assessment newsletter.
Email communications delivered directly to you. (Please check your subscription status if you are not receiving trainee communications.)

It is imperative the BCT receives feedback and information to fulfil its responsibility to represent all trainees, providing meaningful input into College policy and future direction.

Get involved

The BCT encourages all trainees to be involved in the activities of the RANZCP, to develop a better understanding of how the College functions.

Become a BCT member

Keep an eye out for the next call for nominations.

Contribute to accreditation

Contribute to the accreditation of the training programs you're involved with. Expressions of interest are open for enrolled trainees to participate in future accreditation visits.

Participate in other College committees

Many key RANZCP Committees incorporate trainee representatives. If you are interested in joining a committee, keep an eye out for the next call for nominations.

Committee contacts

Dr Georgia Ramsden — Chair
bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Elise Witter — Deputy Chair
bct@ranzcp.org

Dr James Li — ACT Representative
act.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Ashna Basu — NSW Representative
nsw.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Andrew Wren — NT Representative
nt.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Michael O’Rawe — NZ Representative
nz.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Mischa Tosswill — NZ Representative
nz.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Jarrad Paul — WA Representative
wa.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Kiran Sharma — QLD Representative
qld.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Eleanor Clarke — SA Representative
sa.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Alex Wilson — TAS Representative
tas.bct@ranzcp.org

Dr Liv Harley — VIC Representative
vic.bct@ranzcp.org

Training support

If you are experiencing health, professional, or personal issues, you are not alone. The Support for trainees and SIMGs webpage is designed to help you find the right support for you or a colleague in need.

Regulations

Bi-national Committee for Trainees Regulations [PDF; 186 KB]

Meeting frequency

The BCT and the BCT Operational Group will meet at various times throughout the calendar year, with scheduled face-to-face and hybrid meetings.