Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialty Profile

Sports Medicine Training Program

Training Program

Training, education and standards for SEM are handled by the Australasian College of Sports Physicians (ACSP). Training is four years full time or equivalent. Trainees can spend a maximum of two years in any one training post and must spend... more

Application process

Applications for training open at the end of June annually and close at the end of August. All applications are then held until after the September Part 1 examination results are announced. Applicants must pass the Part 1 examination to... more

Length of Training

Fours years of full time clinical training, three of which are supervised and one which is essentially an elective year.... more

Cost of Training

All fees are periodically reviewed but as of May 2008 are as follows: Part 1 examination fee: $1,000 Part 1 Supplementary Exercise Physiology examination fee: $500 Administrative fee on joining: $220 Annual associate membership fee: $340 Annual journal subscription: $220... more

Availability/Competition for training positions

The number of accredited training posts varies from year to year but is always limited by the relatively small number of available training posts and the high levels of supervision demanded by the College. The program can accommodate approximately 40... more

Flexibility in Training

Whilst training is normally continuous, there is provision for both part time and interrupted training. Any part time or interrupted training will be offered at the discretion of the training committee and must be approved prospectively. The training committee considers... more

Sports Medicine Workplace