The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) enables the delivery of high quality, safe health services and systems for the community by educating, training, and promoting the skills, knowledge, and professional attitudes of specialist medical leaders in health care settings and health related organisations.
The College does this by:
> establishing and maintaining standards in medical leadership and management education
> promoting health equity within the communities we serve, acknowledging the dignity and special needs of diverse groups within the community and including recognition of the commitment to reconciliation for Indigenous People of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand and the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for Māori of Aotearoa/New Zealand
> developing and delivering education, continuing professional development and research programs to promote and advance the principles and practice of medical leadership and management and providing opportunities to bring Members together for their common benefit
> advocating as the peak body on medical leadership and management issues and related topics, and providing expert advice on high quality, effective and safe health care, services, and systems for the community
> promoting cooperation and collaboration with organisations with objectives similar to those of the College.
College Vision
A future where world-class healthcare is shaped by the wisdom, experience, expertise and innovation of all involved in the system.
College Mission
We work with current and future health leaders to build capability for a safer, more effective and equitable health system across Australasia.
College Values
Professionalism – demonstrating self-governance, high standards and ethical behaviour.
Integrity – doing the right thing in all situations.
Excellence – Striving for outstanding achievement despite constraints.
Respect – Acknowledging and valuing others’ thoughts, opinions and feelings.
The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) is a specialist medical college that provides education, training, knowledge and advice in medical leadership and management.
Recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Medical Councils, it delivers programs to medical managers and other medical practitioners who are training for or occupying Specialist Leadership or Administration positions. It is the only recognised way you can become a Fellow in the Speciality of Medical Administration.
A not for profit organisation, RACMA is committed to achieving excellence in the Speciality of Medical Administration in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific Region, in order to enhance and maintain high standards of health care across the region.
What sets RACMA apart from the many management qualifications offered by higher education bodies is the generous exposure to experienced Fellows who can support, mentor and provide practical, inside knowledge and advice to training Candidates as they work and undertake our training program.
A RACMA Fellowship leads to a range of senior positions including:
> Chief Medical Officers;
> Director of Medical Services;
> Chief executives of hospitals and universities;
> Heads of divisions of medical services;
> Heads of health authorities;
> Chief health officers of government jurisdictions;
> Consultants to governments and private sector health services; and
> Public policy and health program management in information technology and pharmaceuticals.
The College is a member of the Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) which is the body that represents the interests of all medical specialist colleges to Government. This see’s RACMA involved in education, policy formulation and decision-making and thus representing the professional interests of its members.
When you become a Fellow of the College you join a unique network of other professional Medical Specialists striving for superior medical administration and leadership across Australasia.
The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) enables the delivery of high quality, safe health services and systems for the community by educating, training, and promoting the skills, knowledge, and professional attitudes of specialist medical leaders in health care settings and health related organisations.
The College does this by:
> establishing and maintaining standards in medical leadership and management education
> promoting health equity within the communities we serve, acknowledging the dignity and special needs of diverse groups within the community and including recognition of the commitment to reconciliation for Indigenous People of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand and the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for Māori of Aotearoa/New Zealand
> developing and delivering education, continuing professional development and research programs to promote and advance the principles and practice of medical leadership and management and providing opportunities to bring Members together for their common benefit
> advocating as the peak body on medical leadership and management issues and related topics, and providing expert advice on high quality, effective and safe health care, services, and systems for the community
> promoting cooperation and collaboration with organisations with objectives similar to those of the College.
College Vision
A future where world-class healthcare is shaped by the wisdom, experience, expertise and innovation of all involved in the system.
College Mission
We work with current and future health leaders to build capability for a safer, more effective and equitable health system across Australasia.
College Values
Professionalism – demonstrating self-governance, high standards and ethical behaviour.
Integrity – doing the right thing in all situations.
Excellence – Striving for outstanding achievement despite constraints.
Respect – Acknowledging and valuing others’ thoughts, opinions and feelings.
The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) is a specialist medical college that provides education, training, knowledge and advice in medical leadership and management.
Recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Medical Councils, it delivers programs to medical managers and other medical practitioners who are training for or occupying Specialist Leadership or Administration positions. It is the only recognised way you can become a Fellow in the Speciality of Medical Administration.
A not for profit organisation, RACMA is committed to achieving excellence in the Speciality of Medical Administration in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific Region, in order to enhance and maintain high standards of health care across the region.
What sets RACMA apart from the many management qualifications offered by higher education bodies is the generous exposure to experienced Fellows who can support, mentor and provide practical, inside knowledge and advice to training Candidates as they work and undertake our training program.
A RACMA Fellowship leads to a range of senior positions including:
> Chief Medical Officers;
> Director of Medical Services;
> Chief executives of hospitals and universities;
> Heads of divisions of medical services;
> Heads of health authorities;
> Chief health officers of government jurisdictions;
> Consultants to governments and private sector health services; and
> Public policy and health program management in information technology and pharmaceuticals.
The College is a member of the Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) which is the body that represents the interests of all medical specialist colleges to Government. This see’s RACMA involved in education, policy formulation and decision-making and thus representing the professional interests of its members.
When you become a Fellow of the College you join a unique network of other professional Medical Specialists striving for superior medical administration and leadership across Australasia.
Our Vision
RACMA will be valued by our members, and recognised internationally, as the Australasian medical college that provides specialist education, leadership, advice and expertise in Medical Management that promotes safe and effective healthcare.
The following video provides a broad overview of RACMA and medical administration and management and their value across the health system.