Entry Requirements

• Have completed the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Basic Training (including written and clinical exams)
• Hold a current medical registration
• Have an appointment to 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: 6 years (full-time)

Basic Adult Medicine: 36 months (full-time)

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

Advanced Training: 

• 36 months of Core training 
• 1 x Logbook of procedures performed (recommended)  

• 1 x Advanced Training Research Project + 1 x Nephrology Research Project (trainees who commenced in 2017 onwards)  
• 2 x Nephrology Research Projects (trainees who commenced before 2017)  
• Australian Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety online course (trainees who commenced in 2023 onwards)  

How to Apply

Applications will first need to complete Basic Physician training and can apply through the Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine Network).

 Queensland Basic Physician Training Network (Adult Medicine)

The Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network is a statewide network designed to support Queensland Trainees over the 3-year course of basic training.

Queensland Health is responsible for and oversees the Queensland Basic Training (Adult Medicine) network. In Queensland, approval of basic training is limited to medical officers that have been formally selected into one of the 5 Training networks. In order to be eligible for a network position prior to commencement of training, applicants must hold general registration with AHPRA, be eligible for registration with RACP as a basic physician trainee and have a minimum of 20 weeks experience in general medicine or medical specialties further outlined here.

Advanced training positions in Nephrology are managed centrally through the Queensland Advanced Training in Nephrology Pathway. New and current trainee applicants apply via the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Campaign.

Application Deadline

There are two application deadlines for Australia and three for Aotearoa New Zealand each year.  These dates vary each year. Please visit the RACP Website for up to date information.  

Frequently Asked Questions