Sport and Exercise Medicine

Sport and Exercise Physicians are specialists in the field of sporting performance and exercise at all levels. Their goal is to facilitate safe exercise for all members of the community to enjoy and to promote exercise as an important preventative strategy in many chronic diseases.

Minimum Time to Completion: 7 years from graduation

Details

How to Apply

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective trainees must:

Hold Australian or New Zealand residency or citizenship
Be a registered medical practitioner in Australia or New Zealand
Successfully complete ACSEP Entrance Examination (can sit for exam any time following attainment of MBBS or equivalent)
Complete at least 3 years as a post-graduate junior doctor

Application Process

1. ACSEP Entrance Examination

This computer-based exam tests applicants knowledge on the basic science in the field of Sport and Exercise Medicine.
Applicants are able to sit this exam following the attainment of their medical degree.
Entrance exam application can be found online.

2. Application and CV submission

All applicants that pass the entrance exam will be invited to apply.
Application includes a standardised form and CV template.
3 referees are required.

3. Selection interviews

Multiple Mini interview format between 6-10 minutes.

Program Structure

This information is not made publicly available on the ACSEP website.

Other information suggests the following:

1) Clinical Practice
– to complete a minimum of 36 hours per week and 44 weeks per year
2) Completion of Workplace Based Assessments (Mini CEX, CbD, DOPS)
3) Provide medical coverage for a range of Sporting Teams and Sporting events
4) Complete a research project
5) Complete ACSEP Academic Modules (can be done prior to commencing as a Registrar)
6) Maintain competency in Management of Sports Trauma Course
7) 6 monthly Progress Reviews
8) Pass the final Fellowship exam
9) Attend weekly tutorials
10) Attend College Conferences and make research presentations

Fees

Annual Fee:

Annual Registrar Membership: $1,820.00
Annual Senior Registrar Membership: AUD $4,115.00

Exam Fee:

ACSEP Entrance Exam: $2,405.00

Research Fee: $602.00

Fellowship Examination – Written: AUD $2,748.00
Fellowship Examination – Clinical: AUD $3,489.00

Application (Interview) Fee:

AUD $930.00

Student amenities fee (one-off fee upon selection):

AUD $1312.00

Useful Resources / Courses / Conferences

Events/Conferences at ACSEP
ACSEP Academic E-Learning Modules (x5)
ACSEP Management of Sports Trauma (MOST) Course
ACSEP Ultrasound Training Program

Key Information

PGY Intake Year (earliest)

PGY4

Training Duration (minimum)

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

General Year

Year 3

HMO Surgical/General Year

Part Time Option: Yes

Last Updated: December 4, 2024

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