Entry Requirements

• General medical registration 
• Completion of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Basic Physician Training, including the RACP written and clinical examinations 
• Employment in an appropriate Advanced Training position 

• Refer to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians for further information in relation to selection into the training program 

Total Training Time

Total: 3 years (full-time)

Advanced Geriatric Medicine Training: 36 months (full-time)

• Minimum of 24 months (full-time) core training
• Maximum of 12 months (full-time) non-core training

How to Apply

Applicants must first secure an accredited training position in an accredited training site prior to selection for Advanced Training in Geriatric Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).  

In Queensland, to be selected by an accredited training facility, applicants MUST apply via RMO Campaign applicant portal and preference individual facilities. 

New and current trainees need to apply each year. 

Step By Step Educational Path

Application Deadline

15 February | first half or whole of the current year

31 August | second half of the current year

Frequently Asked Questions