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Applications are sought for a commencement in February 2027. An initial contract will be issued for a 1‑year period, with possible extension. Canberra Hospital’s Basic Physician Training program provides high-quality clinical training and educational opportunities for trainees with subspecialty and general medicine rotations within the Network (Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital and South-East Regional Hospital). The training program has an established track record and a structure that supports trainee preparation for success at the RACP Fellowship examination.
Educational support and training opportunities include a mentorship program and numerous formal and informal learning forums for junior medical staff, including:
Overall, the training is well integrated with the clinical service requirements of the hospital. Our training program has maintained an excellent record of consistent success at the written and clinical RACP Examination. There is active and enduring commitment of our senior clinical staff to the physician training program.
The Basic Physician Trainee position is accredited by the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) and is suitable for applicants entering into their third postgraduate year, or above, and who have previous experience or training in a hospital-based internal medicine training program.
Further information about the ACT Physician Training Program may be found at www.actphysiciantraining.com
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+
Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:
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