Clinical Pharmacology

Supervising Committee

Specialist Advisory Committee in Clinical Pharmacology (SAC).

Definition of Specialty

Clinical Pharmacology comprises all aspects of the scientific study of drugs in humans. Its objective is to ensure rational drug therapy.

General Principles

1. Within the framework of the requirements for clinical training listed below, the program is flexible, depending on the prior training and experience of each trainee. It is essential that clinical pharmacology trainees have good experience in general medicine. The topics listed in the Components of Training section represent general descriptions and the precise manner in which knowledge and experience are acquired, will vary with the facilities available in the individual training unit. The proportion of time spent in each form of activity will also vary with the unit and with the interests and requirements of the supervisor.
   
2. It is expected that two years will be spent in a department of clinical pharmacology, but a period of training in a general medicine or subspecialty unit may also be approved, provided there is a continuing component of clinical pharmacology.
   
3. A core year of advanced training should normally be undertaken in Australia or New Zealand.

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