Queensland Basic Paediatric Training Network
The network applies to all doctors intending to commence their first or second year of basic paediatric training in Queensland.
The aim of the network is to improve access to training, broaden the clinical experience available to trainees, and increase the capacity for basic paediatric training across Queensland.
Trainees remain on the network for the duration of their basic training subject to ongoing satisfactory performance.
Education
The network supports and promotes paediatric education and training activities, including the Paediatric clinical examination preparation program (PCEPP) for RACP paediatric clinical exam candidates.
- Frequently asked questions about the PCEPP (PDF, 157 KB)
- Course aims, learning outcomes, and registration (PDF, 247 KB)
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for new applicants are:
- general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- eligible for registration with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- commencing your first or second year of training in 2018.
Australian citizens and permanent residents will be considered before applicants on working visas. See Information for non-Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents (PDF, 142 KB) for further details.
How to apply
Submit your application through the RMO online application. Late applications are not accepted.
- How to apply (PDF, 205 KB) – key selection criteria and how to submit an application
- How to preference (PDF, 591 KB)
- Clinical experience template (XLS, 33 KB)
- Role description (PDF, 227 KB)
- New applicant FAQs (PDF, 222 KB)
- Continuing trainee FAQs (PDF, 254 KB)
- Special consideration (PDF, 176 KB)
- Appeals (PDF, 143 KB)
Key dates
Application period: Wednesday 7 June to Wednesday 5 July 2017
Interviews:
- Monday 31 July 2017: Townsville
- Tuesday 1 August 2017: Gold Coast
- Wednesday 2 August 2017: Brisbane
Selection decision: by Friday 21 August 2017
Contacts
Network Medical Director
- Dr Vana Sabesan, Medical Vocational Training Pathways, Queensland Country Practice
- Email: Paediatric-Training@health.qld.gov.au
Queensland Directors of Paediatric Education
| Location | Contact name | |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital | Dr Nitin Kapur | Nitin.Kapur@health.qld.gov.au |
| Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital | Dr David Levitt | David.Levitt@health.qld.gov.au |
| Townsville Hospital | Dr Vana Sabesan | Vana.Sabesan@health.qld.gov.au |
| Gold Coast Hospital | Dr Pita Birch | Pita.Birch@health.qld.gov.au |
