General Information Purpose of Training The purpose of basic training is to build on the knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired during medical school and in the prevocational postgraduate years, to acquire broad knowledge of the theory, practice and principles of internal medicine, achievement of which will be tested by the Written and Clinical Examinations. During basic training, trainees are expected to gain exposure to the breadth of clinical experience in internal medicine. While it will not be possible to cover the full spectrum of disciplines and experiences, training should be as broad as possible. Trainees must gain experience in patient care, both of inpatients (from initial presentation and admission through to discharge) and outpatients. In addition to clinical training, trainees are expected to be involved in the full range of educational activities including grand rounds, departmental meetings and formal teaching programs. The latter may be provided by individual hospitals or in some states by the College State Committee. Entry into Training Trainees may enter the training program at any time after completion of the first postgraduate year also known as the intern, house officer, or pre-registration year, if they obtain an appropriate training position in a hospital accredited by the Committee for Physician Training (CPT) for basic training. This is the earliest possible entry into basic training, however, it may be commenced later. Duration of Training Basic training consists of 36 months full time training or its equivalent. Evidence of satisfactory performance throughout the 36 months is necessary for completion of basic training. [ Table of Contents ]

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