RACP Advanced Training in Respiratory Medicine

Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

Internal MedicinePulmonary & critical careSpecialist training programme
Destination
AUS
Sydney, New South Wales (bi-national programme, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand), Australia

Overview

Bi-national RACP Advanced Training programme in adult respiratory medicine leading to FRACP (Respiratory and Sleep Medicine – Respiratory Medicine); includes a research project and attendance at a TSANZ or sleep meeting.

The programme

Training type
Specialist training programme
Duration
3 years (36 months) full-time equivalent
Start
Training year begins in February (applications are prospective each year)
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP); training in RACP-accredited settings
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Completion of RACP Basic Training including the Divisional Written and Clinical Examinations; dual training in respiratory and sleep medicine is possible.
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Medical registration in Australia (AHPRA) or Aotearoa New Zealand (MCNZ)

How to apply

Deadline
28 February for approval of training for the first half or whole of the current year (late applications considered up to 1 month after)
Application method
Secure an accredited training position, then apply prospectively for approval of Advanced Training each year via RACP online registration (Australia) or email to RespiratorySleep@racp.org.nz (Aotearoa New Zealand).

Funding

Funding
Salaried hospital training posts; RACP annual training fees apply

Official sources

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