Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network
The Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network is a statewide network designed to support Queensland trainees by providing:
- centralised, merit-based selection into basic training
- well-rounded on-the-job experience working with senior clinicians who offer supervision and mentorship throughout the basic training journey,
- access to a comprehensive teaching and education program (PDF 124 kB) and examination preparation resources including the Clinical Examination Preparation Program (CEPP)
- surety that all RACP basic training requirements will be met within 3-years. An additional fourth network year is available for trainees who defer or fail an examination.
- access to a range of RACP-accredited training hospitals offering a variety of clinical and procedural experiences. All training will be completed across several hospitals within the one networked rotation.
In Queensland, approval (endorsement) of basic training is limited to medical officers that have been formally selected into the training network.
BPT information session
For more information relating to the network, watch the recording of the information session that was held in May (provided below).
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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:
- Read the How to Apply information AND
- 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
- 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:
- 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
- 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:
- Read the FAQ for Current Network trainees (PDF 185 kB) AND
- Submit your application via the Queensland RMO campaign within the specific dates including:
- select YES to ‘Are you applying for the Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network?’ (Section 8 of the RMO Campaign application) AND
- 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:
- Read the information for clinical exam candidates (PDF 121 kB) and FAQ for Current Network trainees (PDF 185 kB) AND
- Submit your application via the Queensland RMO campaign within the specific dates including:
- select YES to ‘Are you applying for the Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network?’ (Section 8 of the RMO Campaign application) AND
- complete all subsequent questions (indicating that you are a current network trainee) AND
- 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)
- How to apply
- Queensland basic physician training governance structure
- How to preference
- Medical Experience for application to the network (general medicine and medical specialty terms that contribute towards merit ranking)
- Clinical experience template
- Role description - Network SHO
- Role description - Network Registrar
- FAQs for new applicants commencing training
- FAQs for new applicants continuing training
- Mid-year entry to training (In some cases, you can apply to join the network and commence training from August)
- FAQs for current network trainees (PDF 185 kB)
- Information for clinical exam candidates (PDF 121 kB)
- FAQ interruptions to training and resignations
- Flexible working arrangements for network trainees
- Queries and complaints
- Cross rotational placements
- Special consideration
- 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.