Basic Physician Training (Paediatrics and Child Health)

Paediatrics and Child Health is a broad based multidisciplinary specialty which, on referral from primary care providers, provides expert diagnosis, treatment and care for infants, children and young people aged from 0 to 19 years. Basic physician training (BPT) is the initial training program that needs to be completed as an entry pathway to Advanced Training programs.

Minimum Time to Completion: 4 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must have:

Current general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia or medical registration with general scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand
An appointment to an appropriate training position at an accredited training site
Discussed their application and received approval to apply for Basic Training from the hospital or network Director of Physician Education (DPE)

Application Process

Apply to an accredited clinical site for BPT position
Online registrations with approval of local DPE

Program Structure

Basic Paediatric and Child Health Trainees undergo 36 months (full-time) training, comprising:

Minimum 24 months (full-time) – core training, including
- 9 months minimum general paediatric medicine
- 3 months paediatric emergency medicine
- 3 months minimum in neonatology in a perinatal unit (maximum total of 12 months across both perinatal and non-perinatal units)
- 3 months in a paediatric medical speciality
Minimum 9 months (full-time) at a Level 3 Teaching Hospital – maximum 12 months (full-time) non-core training

Basic Trainees are permitted to enrol in Advanced Training within 5 years of completing their Basic Training. Eligibility is dependent on the completion of all requirements of training.

Upon successful completion of Advanced Training, the overseeing committee will recommend trainees for admission to Fellowship.

Fees

Annual Fee:

AUD $3690.00

Exam Fee:

Written examinations: AUD $2,031.00
Basic Training Clinical Examination: AUD $3,417.80
Divisional Clinical Examination Fee: AUD $3,039.00

Annual Subscription Fee:

AUD $1,954

Admission to Fellowship Fee:

AUD $1,344

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Diplomas in child and adolescent health research
Attendance at paediatrics conferences
Attendance at various paediatric organisation events:

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY2

Training Duration (minimum)

3 years FTE

General Progression

Note that this represents one of the quickest routes to specialty training, and may not reflect additional HMO or unaccredited years of training.

Year 1

Internship

Year 2

BPT1 (Paediatric)

Year 3

BPT2 (Paediatric)

Year 4

BPT3 (Paediatric)

Year 5

Commence Advanced Training

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: March 1, 2023

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