Basic Training in Adult Internal Medicine

Overview

Three-year (FTE) Basic Training in Adult Internal Medicine, the first part of the minimum six-year pathway to become a physician, with broad exposure across medical disciplines at accredited Level 1-3 hospitals (including at least 3 months outside a Level 3 hospital) and RACP Written and Clinical Examinations.

The programme

Focus

General internal medicine (basic physician training)

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

3 years (36 months) FTE

Start

Per hospital rotation year

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

RACP Basic Training (precedes Advanced Training and FRACP)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Current general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia (or general scope in NZ); appointment to a training position at an accredited setting; approval from the hospital/network Director of Physician Education

International applicants

At least 24 of the 36 months must be completed in Australia and/or New Zealand; requires general registration

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

General medical registration (Medical Board of Australia / MCNZ)

How to apply

Deadline

Prospective approval of rotations: 28 February (current year) and 31 August (second half of year)

Application method

Local hospital selection, then online application to the RACP approved by the Director of Physician Education

Funding

Funding

Salaried positions per employing hospital; RACP annual fees apply

Official sources