Education policies set out the standards and expectations for your training. They explain what you can expect from the College and what’s expected of you throughout your program.
These policies are reviewed and updated regularly, with input from trainees, supervisors, and other key stakeholders, so they stay relevant and supportive of your learning journey.
View our education policy development process (PDF).
Training policies
Academic Integrity in Training Policy
Defines principles, roles, and responsibilities to maintain academic integrity across RACP training.
Assessment Policy
Explains how assessments are planned, implemented, and evaluated to ensure fairness and quality. Ensures the quality of assessment processes related to RACP training.
Educational Leadership and Supervision Policy
Guides supervisors and educators to provide high-quality support. Covers leadership roles, supervision standards, and resources needed for effective training environments.
Flexible Training Policy
Provides options for part-time, interrupted, or flexible training. Includes application steps, program intervals, and exceptions for special circumstances.
Progression Through Training Policy
Specifies trainees’ progression requirements. Covers time limits, approved absences, certification, and procedures if a trainee does not meet requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (RPL)
Allows trainees to have previous study or work experience recognised. Includes eligibility, application process, assessment criteria, and outcomes.
RPL application resources
Selection into Training Policy
Sets out the principles and expectations for selecting trainees into RACP training programs. Includes eligibility criteria, selection procedures, and standards for fairness.
Special Consideration for Assessment Policy
Explains how trainees can request special consideration due to exceptional personal circumstances. Clarifies what adjustments may be applied and standards that still must be met.
Training Support Policy (TSP)
Provides guidance when a trainee needs enhanced support. Details responsibilities for the trainee, supervisor, and College, and the steps to get increased support to resolve training difficulties.
Training Provider Accreditation Policy
Describes how RACP accredits and monitors organisations delivering training. Ensures training programs meet College standards.
Post-training policies
Overseas Trained Physicians and Paediatricians (OTP) Assessment
Outlines the assessment process for physicians trained overseas. Includes eligibility, assessment steps, and compliance requirements. For more details, view overseas trained physicians.
Continuing Professional Development Policy
Sets expectations for Fellows’ ongoing professional development and participation requirements.
Participation by Fellows in Preparatory Courses for Assessment Policy
Defines Fellows’ obligations when attending preparatory courses for College assessments. Includes commercial and non-commercial training sessions.
Post-Fellowship Specialty Recognition Policy
Provides a framework for Fellows seeking recognition in an additional specialty. Explains eligibility criteria, the application requirements and assessment steps.
Note: This policy doesn't replace post-Fellowship training, which is the standard pathway for recognition in a second specialty. Fellows may use Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provisions where applicable.
Appeals Policy
Reconsideration, review and appeals process
Guides trainees through requesting reviews or appeals. Includes process steps, forms, and supporting documentation.
See RACP By-laws