In Queensland basic physician training in adult medicine is completed through a state-wide training network. The Queensland Basic Physician Training (Adult Medicine) Network is designed to support Queensland trainees by providing:

  • centralised selection into basic training requiring one state-wide application and interview
  • well-rounded on-the-job experience working with senior clinicians who offer supervision and mentorship throughout the training journey
  • surety that you’ll meet all Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) basic training requirements within 3 years
  • an avenue for endorsement of your training by a Director of Physician Education
  • access to a range of RACP-accredited training settings offering a variety of clinical and procedural experiences.

In Queensland, approval (endorsement) of basic training is limited to medical officers that have been formally selected into the training network.

To find out more about training on the network watch the latest Basic Training information evening video, and read the

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Education

The network provides a comprehensive teaching and education program for trainees including preparation programs for the written and clinical exams.

Clinical exam preparation standards have been developed to ensure that network trainees receive adequate exam preparation at their allocated training settings.

To find out more about education and exam preparation for network trainees refer to:

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 63.77 KB] will contribute towards merit ranking.

Applying

You can submit your application through the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and Registrar campaign between Monday 3 June to Monday 1 July 2024. Late applications are not accepted.

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

Find out about applying

Training rotations

You can undertake physician training in one of 5 different network rotations. As a trainee, you complete your 3 years of basic training across several hospitals within the one networked rotation. An additional fourth year is available for trainees who negotiate to defer or fail an examination. Read about Network training rotations, hospital information and contacts [PDF 217.1 KB].

Rotations

RotationHospital
Coastal Gold Coast University, Logan, Redland and Robina Hospitals
Far North Cairns, Atherton and Innisfail Hospitals
North Queensland Townsville University and Mt Isa Hospitals
Northside Royal Brisbane and Women’s, Sunshine Coast University, The Prince Charles, Caboolture, Mackay, Redcliffe, Rockhampton, Nambour and Gympie Hospitals
Southside Greenslopes, Princess Alexandra, Mater, Ipswich, Logan, Queen Elizabeth II, Toowoomba, Bundaberg and Hervey Bay Hospitals

Key dates

DatesActions
Monday 3 June to Monday 1 July 2024 Applications open
Sunday 7 July 2024 Referee reports due
Tuesday 30 July to Friday 9 August 2024

Interviews take place on the following days:

  • Northside rotation - Tuesday 30 July and Wednesday 31 July
  • North Queensland rotation - Thursday 1 August
  • Far North rotation - Friday 2 August
  • Coastal rotation - Wednesday 7 August
  • Southside rotation - Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August
Late August 2024 Selection outcomes
28 February 2025 Register with RACP

Network trainee experience

Last updated: September 2024