✓      Training available

To be used as a guide only - refer to the relevant health service and RACP for current training post accreditation options as the duration of training in each site is variable.

Advanced Training - 36 months

✓ Training available 

To be used as a guide only - refer to the relevant health service and RACP for current training post accreditation options.

* Jobfit Health Group

** General & Acute Care and Medical Oncology short rotations from RDH

*** Various hospital and non-hospital-based locations - refer to RACP website

**** Clinic 34 Darwin

New and current trainees need to apply prospectively for Basic Training each year. Trainees must complete their registration online (when registration is open). Each application for re-registration must have the approval of your local Director of Physician Education.

Applications for Prospective Approval of rotations close:

• 28 February - Applications for prospective approval of rotations in the current year.
• 31 August - Applications for prospective approval of rotations in the second half of the current year.

• Current general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia or medical registration with general scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• An appointment to an appropriate training position at an accredited setting
• Discussed your application and received approval to apply for Basic Training from the hospital or network Director of Physician Education (DPE)
  

To register and practise as specialists in Australia, overseas trained physicians and paediatricians (OTPs) must apply for the specialist assessment.

The Physician Training Program is delivered over minimum six years (full time equivalent). It can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. 

• Basic Training 36 months full time equivalent
  
  • Minimum 24 months in core training
  • Maximum 12 months in non-core training
• Advanced Training 36 months (see the individual disciplines for further information)