Become a Physician
Physicians perform a unique and vital role in the healthcare of communities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. As a Physician, you'll have the opportunity to work in clinical and community health-care settings with a focus in one of 33 diverse medical specialties from public health to cardiology.
This section provides you with what you need to know to become a physician.
Requirements related to prevocational training and entry into the RACP’s Basic Training programs.
Find out more about how to apply for the RACP Basic Training program.
Find out more about your training pathway to becoming a Physician, as well as choosing a medical specialty.
If you completed specialist training in another country, apply for specialist assessment to practise in Australia or registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Find out more about eligibility and applying to begin Physician training.
Explore all our Advanced Training Programs across 35 specialties.
Information and resources to help guide you on your journey as a new consultant.
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a College member.
The RACP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the RACP that awards prizes, grants, scholarships and Fellowships.
Annual Fees are set each year by our Finance committee, and this covers membership from Training, Overseas Trained Physicians through to Fellowship.