Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network

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  Eligibility

  To be eligible for the network prior to commencement of training you must:

  • hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
  • be eligible for registration with the RACP as a basic physician trainee
  • qualify as postgraduate year three (PGY3) or above

  The network supports and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

  Experience in general medicine OR medical specialities as outlined in the Medical Experience document (PDF 119 kB) will contribute towards merit ranking.

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  Joining the network to commence training

  Joining the network to commence training  

  To be considered for a network training place you must complete the following:

  1. Read the How to Apply information AND
  2. Provide evidence that you have discussed your physician training plans with an RACP Educational Supervisor or Director of Physician Education (DPE). To do this, meet with a DPE / ES and upload a completed Planning for physician training form as part of your application AND
  3. Submit your application via the Queensland RMO campaign within the specified dates. Refer to 'Key Dates' below.
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  Joining the network to continue / complete your training

  If you have completed all RACP basic training requirements but are yet to pass the exam, then you are not required to join the network.

  If you require further training placements to meet RACP requirements, you must be selected into the network to access training resources and gain approval of a DPE to complete your training in Queensland.

  All network trainees will be allocated training placements geared towards preparing for exams in the third year on the network.  However, support to sit the exam earlier will be considered on a case by case basis" in consideration of training capacity and available exam preparation resources.  Should you elect to sit earlier, please be advised that the network cannot guarantee (to provide training support, such as practice examination sessions for) an expedited attempt without prior agreement.

  It is recommended that you consider which network rotation may best suit your needs, as some rotations may be better placed to accommodate an earlier examination attempt.

  To be considered for a network training place you must complete the following:

  1. Read the How to Apply information AND contact (PDF 258 kB) a Network Rotation Coordinator (NRC) to discuss your plans for continuation of physician training (including outstanding RACP requirements and when you hope to sit the FRACP exams). Ask your nominated NRC to complete the Planning for continuation of Physician Training form (PDF 248 kB) and upload as part of your RMO Campaign application AND
  2. Submit your application via the Queensland RMO campaign within the specified dates.  Refer to 'Key Dates' below.
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  Current Network Trainees (including clinical exam candidates)

  If you are a current network trainee who is NOT sitting the clinical examination this year, complete the following:

  1. Read the FAQ for Current Network trainees (PDF 185 kB) AND
  2. Submit your application via the Queensland RMO campaign within the specific dates including:
     1. select YES to ‘Are you applying for the Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network?’ (Section 8 of the RMO Campaign application) AND
     2. complete all subsequent questions (indicating that you are a current network trainee).

  Current Queensland network trainees who are awaiting clinical exam results, must nominate advanced training positions and preference, accordingly (using preference 1-4), anticipating that they will pass and move into advanced training. To simultaneously be considered for a bonus year/additional exam attempt on the network (if eligible and required), complete the following:

  1. Read the information for clinical exam candidates (PDF 121 kB) and FAQ for Current Network trainees (PDF 185 kB) AND
  2. Submit your application via the Queensland RMO campaign within the specific dates including:
     1. select YES to ‘Are you applying for the Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network?’ (Section 8 of the RMO Campaign application) AND
     2. complete all subsequent questions (indicating that you are a current network trainee) AND
     3. nominate the following as your fifth preference (Section 10 of the RMO Campaign application):
        • Facility: College/Pathway/Network Determined
        • Position: Registrar
        • Specialty: Medicine
        • Sub-specialty: Basic Physician Training
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  How to apply and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. How to apply
  2. Queensland basic physician training governance structure
  3. How to preference
  4. Medical Experience for application to the network (general medicine and medical specialty terms that contribute towards merit ranking)
  5. Clinical experience template
  6. Role description - Network SHO
  7. Role description - Network Registrar 
  8. FAQs for new applicants commencing training
  9. FAQs for new applicants continuing training
  10. Mid-year entry to training (In some cases, you can apply to join the network and commence training from August)
  11. FAQs for current network trainees (PDF 185 kB)
  12. Information for clinical exam candidates (PDF 121 kB)
  13. FAQ interruptions to training and resignations
  14. Flexible working arrangements for network trainees
  15. Queries and complaints
  16. Cross rotational placements
  17. Special consideration
  18. Appeals
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  Key Dates

  Dates	Actions
  Monday 5 June to Monday 3 July 2023	Applications open
  Sunday 9 July 2023	Referee reports due
  Tuesday 1 to Friday 11 August 2023	Interviews take place at the following times: Northside rotation – Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 August North Queensland rotation – Thursday 3 August Far North rotation – Friday 4 August Southside rotation - Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 August Coastal rotation – Friday 11 August
  Late August 2023	Selection outcomes
  28 February 2024	Register with RACP

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  Participating facilities and contacts

  

  Further details relating to Network training rotations, hospitals and rotation contacts are available here.