Member of The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS)
MRACDS in the General Stream is a clinically relevant educational program designed specifically for General Dental Practitioners (GDPs). This achievable, flexible program enables GDPs to advance their practical GP clinical skills whilst at the same time gaining valuable CPD credits and achieving a qualification in General Dental Practice.
MRACDS is a 2 year educational program (up to a maximum of 3 years) involving completion of:
· The equivalent of 20 days appropriate CPD courses to underpin core and elective modules
· Selected reading and self education
· College-run assessment components (open book short answer questions, case reports and a viva voce examination).
The core modules include practice management, infection control, diagnosis and treatment planning, medical emergencies, law and ethics and risk management and jurisprudence, pain and pain management, and therapeutics.
The program has been successfully launched in Victoria in 2007. Numbers of MRACDS candidates have been limited during this pilot phase to ensure considered development of the program. Candidature will continue to be limited until later in 2008, when the success of the program will be fully reviewed. The second phase of the program implementation (subject to review of the pilot) is to extend the program beyond Victoria in 2009.
The MRACDS program provides a forum for GDPs to update their clinical and dental practice skills in a favourable supportive environment. It also provides a pathway to FRACDS, with holders of MRACDS being eligible to apply for exemption from the Primary Examination and then able to present for the Final Examination.
The Regulations and Guidelines outline the program requirements and include details of the various core and elective modules in the program.
MRACDS Regulations 
Two sample short answer question responses and a Sample case report are provided as a guide as to what can be expected in these assessment components.
Courses which are suggested by the College as appropriate for the MRACDS program are listed in the attached colour coded Course Calendar, in particular relevant courses run by Melbourne University, ADAVB and the College. Courses or events listed which are not colour coded are listed for information only. This calendar is regularly updated. Information on upcoming College-run courses can be found at http://www.racds.org/courses
Course Calendar
A topic related reading list supplements the required educational activities and assists MRACDS candidates prepare for assessment.
Reading List
There is also a Mentorship Program for MRACDS candidates, with one nominated College mentor per four MRACDS candidates at any one time.
Mentorship Program 
Fees payable include: to course providers (which vary depending on the provider and course), and to the College for enrolment in the program, registration for each Assessment Component and the eventual award of MRACDS.
If you are interested in the program and require further information please contact us.
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