RACP Index
Training Requirements
Requirements for Physician Training is the College handbook for the Physician Training Program. It contains general information, administrative instructions, policy and guidelines for the training program.
The handbook is revised regularly and trainees must comply with the book current at the time they commence the first year of basic training. After completion of basic training, trainees must comply with the handbook current at the time they commence their first year of advanced training.
For example, a trainee who commenced basic training in 2002, follows the 2000 handbook for the duration of their basic training. They then comply with the 2004 handbook during advanced training, having commenced their advanced training in 2005.
To determine which version of the handbook applies to you, see the table below. You can click on the titles to access each document.
Infomation relating to Progression for First Year Basic Training
| Year you commenced your first year of Basic Training OR Year you commenced your first year of Advanced Training | Applicable Guidelines (Australia) | Applicable Guidelines (New Zealand) |
| 2008 - onwards | 2008 Requirements for Physician Training - Adult Medicine & Paediatrics (Australia) (PDF: 561KB) The above handbook should be read in conjunction with the Curriculum - see the Curriculum Overview page | 2008 Requirements for Physician Training - Adult Medicine & Paediatrics (New Zealand) (PDF: 439KB) The above handbook should be read in conjunction with the Curriculum - see the Curriculum Overview page |
| 2004 - 2007 | Adult Medicine 2004 Requirements for Physician Training - Internal Medicine (Australia) Paediatrics | Same handbooks as Australia |
| 2000 - 2003 | Adult Medicine 2000 Requirements for Physician Training - Adult Internal Medicine Paediatrics | Adult Medicine Requirements for Physician Training in New Zealand 2000 - 2003 (Adult Medicine) Paediatrics |
| Prior to 2000 | Not available online, please contact the Australian office | Not available online, please contact the New Zealand office |
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