Training in Sexual Health Medicine


A career in Sexual Health Medicine (PDF file: 371KB)

The prerequisite for entry to the Chapter training program is either Fellowship of one of the Medical Colleges or Faculties listed below, or completion of Basic Training (including success in the FRACP Examination) of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Trainees can expect that training under the supervision of the Chapter will be of at least three years. However the Chapter Education Committee (ChEC) will assess the eligibility for entry to the training program and determine the requirements of the Chapter training program for each individual. An applicant for entry to the training program can expect that they may be asked to attend an interview with representatives of the ChEC.

In order to be accepted into the training program, an applicant must:

  1. Be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia or New Zealand.

    The applicant should provide documentation from the relevant Medical Board, at the time of initial application.
  2. EITHER hold Fellowship of one of the following Colleges or Faculties
    • Physicians (FRACP) - Adult Internal Medicine or Paediatrics & Child Health
    • Dermatology (FACD)
    • Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FRANZCOG)
    • General Practice (FRACGP and FRNZCGP)
    • Pathology (FRCPA)
    • Psychiatry (FRANZCP)
    • Public Health Medicine (FAFPHM)
    • Surgery (FRACS - urology)

    OR in the case of overseas trained specialists (including general practitioners) have been considered equivalent by the relevant Australasian medical college.

    OR have completed Basic Training of the RACP* (including success in the FRACP Examination). Documentation from the relevant College or Faculty should be provided by the applicant at the time of initial application.

  3. have a satisfactory practice history (no professional misconduct or disciplinary issues).

* Details of the RACP program can be found in the RACP publications:
Requirements for Physician Training.

Training is a minimum of 3 years. Trainees who hold Fellowship of an approved College may be granted 12 months retrospective accreditation if the previous training and experience meets the core requirements of the training program.

Proposal For ACSHP Training Program (Word document, file size: 37KB)

Trainees' Café - the official RACP Trainees' website

Courses (PDF file: 102KB)

Application for Entry into the Chapter Training Program (PDF file: 83KB)


Manual for Trainees

The handbook should be read in conjunction with the Curricula:


Training Program Handbook (PDF file: 911KB)
Sexual Health Training Curriculum (PDF file: 526KB)
Professional Qualities Curriculum (PDF file: KB)

The following items are part of the above Training Manual, you can download them separately here:

Documentation for Trainees

Educational Supervisor’s Report Form (PDF file: 109KB)

Statement Of Training Responsibilities (PDF file: 60KB)

Progress Report (PDF file: 89KB) - This form should be completed at the end of the calendar year and submitted to the AChSHM Secretariat by the end of June of the following year.

Professional Learning Portfolio - The Professional Learning Portfolio is a separate document available from the Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine. Please contact the Chapter Office to obtain this document.

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