Academic Integrity in Training Policy

Defines principles, roles, and responsibilities to maintain academic integrity across RACP training.

• Academic Integrity in Training Policy (PDF)

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.

• Assessment Policy (PDF)
• Standards for RACP Assessment Programs (PDF)

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.

• Educational Leadership and Supervision Policy (PDF)
• RACP Framework for Educational Leadership and Supervision (PDF)

Flexible Training Policy

Provides options for part-time, interrupted, or flexible training. Includes application steps, program intervals, and exceptions for special circumstances.

• Flexible Training Policy (PDF) 
• Flexible Training Policy FAQs (PDF)

Progression Through Training Policy

Specifies trainees’ progression requirements. Covers time limits, approved absences, certification, and procedures if a trainee does not meet requirements.

• Progression Through Training Policy (PDF)
• Progression Through Training Policy FAQs (PDF)

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 Policy (PDF) 
• RPL Policy FAQs (PDF) 
• RPL Guide for Applicants (PDF) 

RPL application resources

• RPL application form (PDF)
• RPL portfolio sample (PDF)

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.

• Selection into Training Policy (PDF)

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.

• Special Consideration for Assessment Policy (PDF)
• Special Consideration for Assessment application form and guide (PDF)

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 Support Policy (PDF)
• Training Support Policy FAQs (PDF)
• Training Support Process (PDF)
• Interactive Training Support pathway (PDF)

Training Provider Accreditation Policy

Describes how RACP accredits and monitors organisations delivering training. Ensures training programs meet College standards.

• Training Provider Accreditation Policy (PDF)

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.

• RACP policy on assessment of OTP (PDF)
• Australia OTP guidelines (PDF) 
• Aotearoa New Zealand OTP guidelines (PDF)

Continuing Professional Development Policy

Sets expectations for Fellows’ ongoing professional development and participation requirements. 

• CPD Participation Policy (PDF)
• CPD Framework (PDF) 

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.

• Participation By Fellows in Preparatory Courses for Assessment Policy (PDF)

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.

• Post-Fellowship Specialty Recognition Policy (PDF)
• Post-Fellowship Specialty Recognition application form and guide (DOC)
• Post-Fellowship Specialty Recognition Referee Report Form (DOC)
• Post-Fellowship Specialty Recognition Employment History Table (DOC)
• Post-Fellowship Specialty Recognition Assessor Guide (PDF)

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 (PDF) provisions where applicable.

Reconsideration, review and appeals process

Guides trainees through requesting reviews or appeals. Includes process steps, forms, and supporting documentation.

• Reconsideration Review and Appeals By-law (PDF)

See RACP By-laws