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Advanced Training in Geriatric Medicine

Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

Internal MedicineGeriatric medicineSpecialist training programme
Destination
AUS
Multiple cities (RACP-accredited training settings), National (Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand), Australia
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Overview

Advanced Training in the diagnosis and management of complex and multifactorial internal medicine disorders affecting the cognition and functional status of older people, under supervision at accredited settings.

The programme

Training type
Specialist training programme
Duration
3 years (36 months) FTE
Start
Training years run per hospital rotation (typically February start)
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
RACP Advanced Training leading to FRACP
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Completed RACP Basic Training (including Written and Clinical Examinations); current medical registration; appointment to an appropriate Advanced Training position
International applicants
Requires current Australian (or New Zealand) medical registration and an accredited training position; not otherwise stated
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Current medical registration (Medical Board of Australia / Medical Council of New Zealand)

How to apply

Deadline
RACP prospective approval deadlines: 28 February (first half/whole year) and 31 August (second half); hospital recruitment timelines vary
Application method
Secure a post at an accredited training setting, then register/apply online with the RACP each year

Funding

Funding
Salaried registrar positions per employing health service; RACP annual training fees apply

Official sources

https://www.racp.edu.au/trainees/advanced-training/advanced-training-programs/geriatric-medicine

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