Nephrology

A nephrologist has expertise in diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, and treats the medical problems related to these diseases. Nephrology is a specialty with a significant component of general medicine, basic science and clinical research, teaching, as well as clinical areas of transplantation, hypertension, obstetric medicine and more recently an opportunity for procedural work.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must have:

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

New and current trainees need to apply for Advanced Training each year.

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.

They will also complete:

1 x Logbook of procedures performed (recommended)
1 x Advanced Training Research Project + 1 x Nephrology Research Project (trainees who commenced in 2017 onwards)
2 x Nephrology Research Projects (trainees who commenced before 2017)
Australian Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety online course (trainees who commenced in 2023 onwards)
Course attendance – you must attend 2 courses:
- 1 x Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology (ANZSN) course
- 1 x Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) postgraduate course
Developmental and Psychosocial Training (Paediatrics & Child Health trainees only)

Teaching and learning

2 x Learning Needs Analysis per training year
1 x Professional Qualities Reflection per training year (recommended)

Assessments

4 x Case-based Discussions per training year
1 x Supervisor’s Reports per rotation (2 per 12-month rotation — full-time and part-time trainees)
1 x Trainee’s Report per rotation (Aotearoa NZ trainees only)

Supervision

1 x supervisor per rotation, who is a Fellow of the RACP and a practising nephrologist
1 x supervisor per rotation, who is a Fellow of the RACP (or equivalent if at an overseas training setting)

Fees

Annual Fee:

AUD $3,911.00 (reduced fee of 50% for trainees in research)

Exam Fee:

Written examinations: AUD $2,153.00
Basic Training Clinical Examination: AUD $3,221.00
Faculty Clinical Examinations: AUD $3,221.00

Admission to Fellowship Fee:

AUD $1,456.00

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Involvement in ANZSN events
Research relevant to nephrology or related fields
PhD
Fellowship in renal sub-specialties

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 Nephrology Advanced Training

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: December 4, 2024

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