The training is a centralised statewide recruitment and selection process for registrar positions across the state. Trainees remain on the program for the duration of two core advanced training years, subject to satisfactory performance. Directors of Queensland’s tertiary hospitals with advanced training accredited positions support the training.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

Applying

You can apply to the gastroenterology training program when you apply for the RMO campaign. When you do, make sure you complete the gastroenterology training program section of the application. Applications for the campaign are open Monday 5 June to Monday 3 July 2023.

To be eligible for a position you need to provide details for 2 referees and your referees will have to upload reports. If they don’t, you won’t be eligible for a position.

Before you apply, make sure you read the role description [PDF 992.54 KB] and the how to apply guide [PDF 1610.18 KB]. You may use the provided CV template [DOCX 20.28 KB] and upload it with your RMO application.

If you need help completing your preferences at Step 10: Preferences section in the application, use the gastroenterology preference guide [PDF 279.52 KB].

Participating facilities

You can do your first year Queensland Gastroenterology Advanced Training Program at the following hospitals:

You can do your second year Queensland Gastroenterology Advanced Training Program at the following hospitals:

We strongly recommend you preference all 5 hospitals and make contact with the directors of training. You can find their details in gastroenterology training sites and contact details [PDF 88.45 KB].

Interview and selection

Gastroenterology and hepatology first year interviews of short-listed candidates are held soon after the release of the RACP clinical exam results. The recruitment and selection process will comply with relevant Queensland Health human resource policies including the principles of equal employment opportunity. Read about assessment criteria to determine applicants' eligibility and suitability for appointment to positions within training facilities in the how to apply guide [PDF 1610.18 KB]. Individual training facilities will contact and interview second year trainees.

The selection process will be an in-person panel interview with the directors or their delegates of each facility. Interviews will be awarded after CV assessment. CVs are assessed using a validated tool. The tool assesses items from the CV and the written assessment, including:

  • undergraduate achievements
  • postgraduate degrees and qualifications
  • presentations
  • publications
  • quality improvement
  • commitment to gastroenterology.

It also assesses other significant achievements.

Positions will be allocated primarily according to ranking after interview with consideration of the CV and referee reports, and other mitigating circumstances.

Key dates

You can apply for a position when you apply to the RMO campaign. Applications for the campaign are open Monday 5 June to Monday 3 July 2023. We won’t accept late applications.

Dates

Actions

TBA

Interviews take place.

Early September 2023

Selection notification.

Within one week of interviews

Matching process.

More information

To find out more about the training, contact either of the following. For:

You can also find contact details on The Royal Australasian College of Physicians website.

You can also find out more about working in gastroenterology and hepatology on the Medi-Nav website.

Last updated: November 2023