Gastroenterology and Hepatology are branches of internal medicine (usually practised together) that are concerned with the prevention, investigation, treatment of and research into illnesses involving the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

Gastroenterology Advanced Training Program

• Requires 36 months (three years) of full time equivalent training under the supervision of a practising Gastroenterologist  at an accredited training site
• Includes work-based learning and assessment requirements 
• Successful trainees attain the qualification of  Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) with accreditation to practise as Gastroenterologists in Australia or New Zealand

How do I apply to start Advanced Training in Gastroenterology?

New trainees need to ensure they meet the entry requirements in the ​Gastroenterology 2017-18 Handbook to apply to start Advanced Training.

New and current trainees need to apply for Advanced Training each year.

Australian Trainees: Apply online for Advanced Training or where online registration is not available please download, complete and submit the application form to apply for Advanced Training in Gastroenterology (.doc 7​75KB)

New Zealand Trainees: Please download, complete and submit the application form to apply for Advanced Training in Gastroenterology (.doc 475KB)

New Zealand trainees applying for the Selection and Matching Service:
Applications open on Monday 24 April and close on Sunday 21 May. All registrations must be received by 21 May 2017. Interviews are held on Thursday 6 July in Auckland. To register please send your CV to Anna Pears, anna.pears@racp.org.nz

Useful links

• Part-time training at the RACP
• Full list of training fees for Advanced Training
• Information and further links on supervision for trainees and supervisors
• Download the Advanced Training supervisor amendment form (.doc 153KB)

Assessment forms

Supervisor report

• Download the Gastroenterology Supervisor's Report - Australia & New Zealand (.doc 112KB)

Trainee’s ​reports (New Zealand only)

• Download the Gastroenterology Trainee Report Cover Sheet (New Zealand) (.doc 103KB)
• Download the Gastroenterology Trainee Report Guidelines (New Zealand) (​PDF 54KB)

2017 RACP Research Project

Implementing from 2017, the College has introduced a set of streamlined research project requirements. Please check the program requirements handbook to see if this applies to you.

 For further information, cover sheet and marking criteria, please see the work based learning and assessment tools web page

Contact us

Australia

Phone: +61 2 8247 6279
Email: gastroenterology@racp.edu.au

New Zealand

Phone: +64 4 472 6713
Email: gastroenterology@racp.org.nz