Paediatrics (Basic Training)

Duration

  • 3 years full-time
  • Basic Training (BT) is the start of a minimum 6-year training program to become a Paediatrician
  • Flexible training options are available
  • Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may apply

Entry

  • Minimum PGY1+
  • Appointed to a training position at an RACP accredited training site
  • Approved for training by the Director of Paediatric Education (DPE)

Training

36 months certified training time consisting of:

  • 24 months Core Training (9 months General Paediatrics, 3 months Paediatric Emergency, 3 months Neonatology and 3 months Paediatric Specialty rotations)
  • 12 months optional rotations

Other

  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course
  • Developmental & Psychosocial Training (either during BT or AT)
  • Successful completion of BT allows progression to Advanced Paediatric Training in a range of specialties
  • Training must include at least 6 months at a level 3 teaching hospital
  • Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety Module must be completed during Basic or Avanced training

Where can I train?

Albury-Wodonga Health (Albury)
(Albury
NSW)
Bathurst Health Service
(Bathurst
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Coffs Harbour Health Campus
(Coffs Harbour
NSW)
Dubbo Hospital
(Dubbo
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Lismore Base Hospital
(Lismore
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Manning Base Hospital
(Taree
NSW)
Orange Health Service
(Orange
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Port Macquarie Base Hospital
(Port Macquarie
NSW)
Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital
(Nowra
NSW)
Tamworth Hospital
(Tamworth
NSW)
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
(Wagga Wagga
NSW)
Regional Hub:
Launceston General Hospital
(Launceston
TAS)
Regional Hub:
North West Regional Hospital – Burnie
(Burnie
TAS)
Regional Hub:
Royal Hobart Hospital
(Hobart
TAS)
Regional Hub:
Bendigo Health
(Bendigo
VIC)
Information from regionalmedicaltraining.com.au is intended as a summary to assist with career planning and has been developed by The South Eastern Regional Training Hubs Collaboration. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, details should be verified through the relevant Specialist College and health services. LAST UPDATED August 20, 2024