Advanced Training in Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Overview

Workplace-based training programme of 42 months FTE across Stages A-C in accredited OEM positions in Australia and New Zealand, leading to Fellowship of AFOEM (FAFOEM); a new curriculum applies to trainees starting from 2026.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

3.5 years (42 months FTE); maximum 10 years

Start

1 January or 1 July

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

RACP / AFOEM (FAFOEM)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

General medical registration in Australia or NZ; 2 years postgraduate clinical experience; applied for/completed relevant postgraduate diploma; accredited OEM position of at least 20 hours/week; approved Educational Supervisor

International applicants

Requires Australian or NZ medical registration; see RACP Overseas specialists page

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

General registration with the Medical Board of Australia or general-scope registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand

How to apply

Deadline

Admission to Training applications 31 March (1 July start) and 30 September (1 January start)

Application method

Training Management Platform (TMP); College does not recruit or select trainees - trainees must secure accredited positions

Funding

Funding

Standard annual RACP fees apply

Official sources