Physicians Specialty Profile

Physicians Training Program

Training Program

Training and assessment is conducted by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. A comprehensive discussion of the training program, including subspecialty training pathways, is available in the Requirements for Physician Training handbook on the college website. A new version is... more

Application process

Trainees may enter the basic training program any time after completion of the first postgraduate year of training. New trainees based in Australia can now register for the training program online. Employment is to be secured at a hospital accredited... more

Length of Training

The training program is a minimum of 6 years full time or equivalent. This consists of at least 3 years of basic training (common to all trainees), and 3 years of advanced training (unique to each subspecialty).... more

Cost of Training

Basic Training Annual registration fee - paid for years two and three of basic training $ 660.00 Continuation of registration fee - paid after the completion of basic training until the FRACP examination is passed (this fee may not be... more

Availability/Competition for training positions

Generally competition is greater for advanced training positions than for basic training positions. There is significant variation in competitiveness between different advanced training pathways.... more

Flexibility in Training

Training should normally be continuous. Additional training is required if training is interrupted by more than 2 years. Trainees must continue to register with the College during periods of interruption in order to continue receiving college communications and to be... more

Training Trends

Concerns regarding training and workforce distribution in Australia has recently led to the implementation of basic physician training networks in a number of states. Training positions are offered at hospital networks (which comprise regional and rural centres in addition to... more

Physicians Workplace