When does the CPD year start and end?

CPD participants admitted on or before 30 June are required to complete at least 50 CPD hours for that calendar year (training can be claimed as CPD activity).

CPD participants admitted to Fellowship after 30 June don't have a CPD requirement for that calendar year.

Requirements

The annual minimum requirement for CPD participants is 50 hours for the calendar year (1 January to 31 December), with submissions due by 31 March of the following year.

CPD participants practising in Aotearoa New Zealand have additional mandatory CPD requirements set by the MCNZ.

Note: The RACP is now required to formally notify the MCNZ of any MCNZ registered participants who fail to complete their CPD requirements over 2 consecutive years.

College Learning Series

The College Learning Series (CLS) is a growing resource of interactive online lectures, mapped to the College curricula and specifically targeted to the needs of Basic Trainees.

The CLS can be used by members to update their knowledge, shape physician training and build networks with other physicians.

Pomegranate Health Podcast

Pomegranate Health is the RACP’s monthly award-winning podcast about the culture of medicine. It is created by physicians, for physicians with topics including clinical decision making, physician wellbeing and socio-ethical challenges in medicine.

In Ep28 – Transitions to Fellowship four Fellows recall their unique experiences on making the change from trainee to Fellow and how they maintain a healthy balance within and around their careers.

Curated Collections

Curated Collections allow you to take an in-depth look at specific topics with high quality, peer reviewed learning resources including: key journal articles, recommended readings, webcasts and links to courses.

Self-paced online courses

RACP self-paced online courses are designed to be adaptable, so you can dip in and out, or just complete the parts that are relevant to you.

Optimised for use on your mobile or tablet, and developed by RACP members and subject matter experts, the interactive nature of online courses enables you to learn from your peers.

Medflix

Medflix is home to our extensive collection of powerful and engaging educational videos.

Browse the Medflix video library for lectures, interviews, workplace scenarios and other educational videos covering a range of clinical and professional topics. 

Spaced Learning

Spaced Learning is a free online learning program designed to enhance physician’s practice and performance through guided case study discussion.

Medical Specialist Access Framework

The RACP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee (ATSIHC) developed the Medical Specialist Access Framework as a guide for health sector stakeholders to promote and support equitable access to specialist care for Australia's Indigenous peoples.

Get involved by reading the three-part Framework and guide for physicians, browse case studies and search tools and resources on how to implement the Framework in your professional practice or work environment. 

Podcasts

Ep53: Marrabinya – a hand outstretched talks about the Marrabinya service in the Western New South Wales Primary Health Network which financially supports Indigenous Australians to attend specialist consultations.

Ep12: Perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health focuses on issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's health in Australia.

Indigenous Strategic Framework 2018-2028

The Indigenous Strategic Framework is a roadmap to address five key priorities through short, medium and long-term strategies with dedicated support and resources. It is a vehicle to support the RACP in reflecting on what’s needed to shape a College, a physician workforce and health system which values and encompasses Indigenous perspectives on health and wellbeing.

The five key strategic priorities are:

• contribute to addressing Indigenous health equity differences
• grow the Indigenous physician workforce
• equip and educate the broader physician workforce to improve Indigenous health
• foster a culturally safe and competent College
• meet the new regulatory standards and requirements of the AMC and MCNZ

Podcasts

In Ep31: Ngā Kaitiaki Hauora members of various medical colleges and institutions came together to share perspectives on the delivery of health care to New Zealand's population of Māori and Pacific Islander people.

RACP Support Program

The RACP Support Program is a professional and confidential counselling service, available to all RACP members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The program is run by Converge International and is available to members free of charge, for up to 4 sessions per year.

To make an appointment, or to speak with a RACP Support Program consultant, call 1300 687 327 (Australia) or 0800 666 367 (New Zealand).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Connect app

The ‘EAP Connect’ app by Converge International provides access to information, support, and practical solutions for issues that impact your work, health, and life – directly on your mobile device.

The app is free to download and provides you with 24/7 support and access to the EAP and wellbeing resources.

Physician Self-Care and Wellbeing online course

The RACP Physician Self-Care and Wellbeing online course has been designed to ensure that doctors at all career stages are well informed about the importance of self-care and wellbeing.

The course takes the form of video scenarios common to members, such as returning to work after illness or dealing with the loss of a patient, and the importance of self-care even when no difficulties are being experienced.

Each video scenario is linked to self reflection and discussion activities. A skills toolbox included with the eLearning module contains wellbeing self-assessment tools, a self-care framework, self-care strategies, personal and professional support resources, and further curated resources.

Fellows can claim CPD credits for completing this module.

Physician Wellbeing in Challenging Times online course

The Physician Wellbeing in Challenging Times online course covers how to best support your own wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of your staff and colleagues, during times of challenge or crisis.

Course participants will learn:

• practical strategies and approaches around leading with compassion, communicating effectively, promoting wellbeing, and mitigating the impact of challenging times on teams and staff members,
• information and tools to help effectively set healthy boundaries and prevent burnout,
• guidance on creating and utilising connections with peers, supervisors, support networks and others.

Doctors' Health and Wellbeing Curated Collection

The Doctors' Health and Wellbeing Curated Collection contains a peer reviewed library of resources to assist you in maintaining and strengthening your health and wellbeing. It also contains resources to help you support your colleagues and teams.

Member Support Officers

Member Support Officers (MSOs) provide onsite support for supervisors and trainees at metropolitan and regional hospital locations and at their place of work, within each state or region. Their primary role is to facilitate the implementation of the RACP education programs, with particular focus on the Physician Readiness for Expert Practice (PREP) Basic, Advanced, Faculty and Chapter training programs. They also facilitate CPD opportunities.

Your local MSO can be contacted by calling the Member Services Team in either Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand.

Supervise a trainee

Supervisors play an important role in supporting a trainee during their Physician training, guiding their learning, helping to plan and facilitate learning opportunities and providing feedback on their progress.

Fellows, and in some cases, other clinicians can supervise a trainee during their Basic or Advanced Training.

Find out more about how to become a Supervisor. 

Committees and working groups

Your involvement and contribution to College committees and working groups is both valuable and vital to the current and future needs of the College and your profession.

View a list of committees for contact details and information on how to get involved.

Visit our Expressions of Interest page to see what opportunities are currently available.

Contribute to the RACP's Policy & Advocacy work

Fellows can shape and promote the RACP's position on a range of social, environmental, biological and political issues that affect the health and wellbeing of patients and the broader community. 

View the RACPs’ policy positions.

Attend an RACP event

The RACP hosts and supports an extensive range of events, including lectures, workshops and conferences. These are opportunities for members to keep up-to-date with the latest medical research, enhance their professional knowledge and network with colleagues

View upcoming events

Congress

RACP Congress is the College’s annual flagship event. Held in a different location each year, it brings together physicians from Australasia to exchange ideas, ask the tough questions, discuss concerns and develop solutions to enhance healthcare for all. 

RACP Foundation

Today, the RACP Foundation offers more than two million dollars in research grants – an investment consistent with the RACP’s purpose, to advance the future of medicine in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

These are given to RACP Fellows and trainees in recognition of excellence in, or outstanding contribution to, medicine in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

RACP Quarterly

RACP Quarterly is the College’s member magazine. It features articles on the latest research being conducted by our members and focuses on articles that provide an in-depth analysis of broader issues impacting our diverse membership.

Journals

As a Fellow of the College you have free access to a number of online medical journals including the Internal Medicine Journal and the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.