Infectious Diseases
Your Pathway into Infectious Diseases training in North Queensland
Entry Requirements
- General medical registration
- Completion of Basic Physician Training in Adult Internal Medicine or Paediatric and Child Health
- Employment in an accredited 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 Infectious Disease Training: 36 months (full-time)
- 24 months (full-time) core training in infectious diseases
- 6 months (full-time) core training in microbiology
- 6 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 Infectious Diseases 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.
Application Deadline
15 February | first half or whole of the year
31 August | second half of the year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Infectious Diseases training and Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Training?
There is a required 6-month core microbiology rotation as part of infectious disease training, however joint training for infectious diseases and microbiology is delivered through Joint College Training (JCT) a collaboration of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and The Royal College of Pathologists Australasia (RCPA) to complete dual advanced training.
What are the average working hours of an infectious disease specialist?
Average weekly working hours are 40.5
Disclaimer: The information provided on this website aims to assist medical students and doctors in training with medical career planning. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is current and accurate, all details should be verified through the relevant Specialist College.
NQRTH is an initiative of the Australian Government's Integrated Rural Training Pipeline (IRTP) and is facilitated by James Cook University in partnership with public and private hospitals, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), health services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) and GP clinics.
Cairns region
(07) 4226 8187
Central West region
(07) 4764 1547
Mackay region
(07) 4885 7122
North West region
(07) 4764 1547
Torres and Cape region
(07) 4095 6103
Townsville region
(07) 4781 3424