Haematology

A haematologist is a specialist in the clinical and laboratory aspects of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs, encompassing the investigation and treatment of a wide range of neoplastic and benign diseases, including leukaemias and lymphoproliferative disorders, inherited and acquired coagulation abnormalities, abnormalities of haemoglobin and red cells, haemopoietic stem cell transplantation and transfusion medicine.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years, or 8 years if undertaking Joint Haematology training (RACP and RCPA accredited)

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must have:

A current medical registration
Completed RACP Basic Training, including Written and Clinical Examinations
Been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position

Application Process

New trainees apply via RACP.
New and current trainees need to apply for Advanced Training each year
Current trainees apply via PMCV match

Program Structure

Clinical Haematology training undergo 36 months of training time comprising:

Core training (30 months)
- 24 months of core clinical training. At least 24 months of core Advanced Training must be undertaken in Australia and/or Aotearoa New Zealand.
- 6 months of core laboratory training
Non-core training (6 months)
A maximum of 24 months may be spent at one setting

They will also complete:

1x Advanced Training Research Project (Trainees who commenced in 2017 onwards)
1x Haematology Research Project (Trainees who commenced before 2017)
Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics and Child Health)

There is an alternative option for Advanced Training in Joint Haematology (RACP + RCPA). Trainees in this program undergo 48 months of training time comprising:

Core training: 48 months
- 24 months of core clinical training
- 24 months of core laboratory training
Must train at a minimum of 2 settings

Trainees will also complete:

1x Advanced Training Research Project (Trainees who commenced in 2019 onwards)
Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics and Child Health)
RCPA Basic Pathological Sciences Examination (trainees who commenced in 2020)
RCPA Part I Examination
RCPA Part II Examination

Fees

Annual Fee:

AUD $3,690.00 (reduced fee of 50% for trainees in research)

Exam Fee:

Written examinations: AUD $2,031.00
Basic Training Clinical Examination: AUD $3,039.00
Faculty Clinical Examinations: AUD $3,039.00

Admission to Fellowship Fee

AUD $1,344.00

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Involvement in Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ) events
Research relevant to haematology
Fellowship in haematology sub-specialties
PhD

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY5

Training Duration (minimum)

3-4 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

Year 3

BPT2

Year 4

BPT3

Year 5

Commence Advanced Training in Clinical Haematology

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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