Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases physicians specialise in the various clinical, laboratory and public health aspects of infectious disease medicine and microbiology. They have expertise in the differential diagnosis and management of infectious diseases.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must have:

completed RACP Basic Training, including Written and Clinical Examinations
a current medical registration
been appointed to an appropriate Advanced Training position

Application Process

Applicants must first apply for and be accepted for an Advanced Training Position.

Program Structure

Trainees undergo 36 months of certified core training time, comprising:

Core infectious diseases training (24 months minimum)
Core microbiology training (6 months minimum)
Non-core training (6 months maximum)

They will also complete:

24 months of core infectious diseases training
6 months (minimum) of core microbiology training
6 months (maximum) of non-core training
Research requirement:
- 1 x Advanced Training Research Project
- 1 x Infectious Diseases Research Project
1 x Logbook (Australian trainees only)
Paediatric Advanced Life Support course (Paediatrics & Child Health trainees only)
Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics & Child Health trainees only)

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 $3417.80
Faculty Clinical Examinations: AUD $3,039.00

Admission to Fellowship Fee:

AUD $1,344.00

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Attendance at ASID events and conferences, including the ASID Annual
Scientific Meeting
Research relevant to infectious diseases or related fields

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY5

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

Year 3

BPT2

Year 4

BPT3

Year 5

Commence Infectious Diseases Advanced Training

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: January 30, 2023

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